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3 hrs ago | The Straits Times

Taiwanese investigators end Philippine visit

Director of International and Cross-Straits Legal Affairs of Taiwan Chen Wen-chi , shows a copy of the letter-of-apology by the Philippine government during a news conference on Saturday May 18, 2013 at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office at the financial district of Makati city, east of Manila, Philippines.

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16 hrs ago | CFR.org

Friday Asia Update: Top Five Stories for the Week of May 17, 2013

Former police officer Abner Afuang burns a replica of Taiwan's national flag as he protests against the mistreatment of Filipinos working overseas, along a main street of Manila on May 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: World News, Taiwan, Journalism, China

Fri May 17, 2013

ABS-CBN News

Filipinos attacked with baseball bats in Taiwan

Two overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan have been attacked by unidentified assailants armed with baseball bats, the Philippines' top official to Taipei said Friday.

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Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou

The China Post

Poultry price could increase as a result of ban

Vendors warned yesterday that the price of poultry might increase in June due to an increase in electricity prices that have resulted from the ban on the slaughter of fowl in traditional markets.

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ETaiwanNews.com

Bullet holes on fishing boat incriminating: Taiwan minister

Taipei, May 17 The 59 bullet holes found in a Taiwan fishing boat are strong evidence that the Philippine official vessel took a human life in violation of international law and practice, Foreign Minister David Lin said Friday.

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Digital Post Production

"Taipei Factory" Debuts in Cannes

The screening enjoyed a very well-received response at the Theatre Croisette and generated an energy and interest for Taiwan Cinema.

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Related Topix: World News, Taiwan, France, Movies, Entertainment, Joana Preiss

Vancouver Sun

Jonathan Manthorpe: Asia's territorial disputes claim the life of a Taiwanese fisherman

Killing frays relations between Taipei and Manila, but they have too much in common to let things spiral out of control A Kidd-class ship, the Makung, sails out of Kaohsiung Harbor on Taiwan as Taipei orders a military drill in response to the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by Filipino coast guards Why and where Taiwanese fisherman Hung ... (more)

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Related Topix: World News, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, US Military, US Air Force, Opinion

Thu May 16, 2013

The China Post

Local museums to host art events on International Museum Day

Museums in Taiwan are set to host a series of events May 18 ranging from treasure hunts to sleepovers to celebrate International Museum Day.

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Manila Bulletin

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Pingtung,TAIWAN - Taiwan policemen inspect bullet holes on the damaged "Guang Ta Hsin 28 " fishing boat at Liuqiu harbor, southern Pingtung county early on May 11, 2013.

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HawaiiNews

Taiwan runs short of volunteers in military shift A Taiwanese plan to ...

In this photo taken on April 22, 2013, new recruits practice charging with bayonets at a military training center in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan.

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ETaiwanNews.com

Philippine envoy denied visit to killed fisherman's family

Taipei, May 16 An envoy sent by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on a fence-mending visit was denied a request Thursday to visit the family of a fisherman who was shot dead by a Philippine government vessel last week.

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Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: Festival-Commissioned Omnibus Films Come to Prominence

The premiere of the Directors' Fortnight-backed "Taipei Factory" marks the latest effort for film festivals to extend their pedigrees as creators as much as curators.

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Related Topix: Arts, Cinema, World News, Taiwan

Voice of America

Taiwan Begins Military Drills Near Philippines to Protest Fisherman's Death

A diplomatic dispute between Taiwan and the Philippines intensified Thursday, as Taipei began a military exercise in the disputed waters between both countries.

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Wed May 15, 2013

South China Morning Post

US treading carefully as row between Taipei and Manila escalates

Analysts expect Washington to tread cautiously in the row between two of its Asian allies over the killing of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine coastguard.

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Reuters

Taiwan dumpling eatery tops 101 Best Asian Restaurants poll

A Taiwanese eatery famed for its dumplings was crowned Asia's best restaurant, while restaurants in Beijing claimed the lion's share of spots in the top ten of a new survey of the food-obsessed region's best dining.

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Union-Recorder

Georgia College partners with Taiwan, China universities

Dr. Matthew Liao-Troth, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs and Dr.

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TheAlternativePress.com

Bravura Youth Orchestra and the Mason Gross Extension Division...

The Mason Gross Extension Division is set to partner with Central Jersey's Bravura Youth Orchestra to develop a rigorous course of study called the Young Artist Program.

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LA Weekly

Jonny Hwang: The Man Who Invented 626 Night Market

One of the fascinating Angelenos featured in L.A. Weekly's People 2013 issue. Check out our entire People 2013 issue here.

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The China Post

Facebook gaming may violate consumer rights

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Consumers' Foundation is raising awareness among Facebook gamers of the agreements they accept before playing, as many terms and conditions may seem unfair, including those for the hugely popular "Candy Crush" and "Farmville 2." The foundation conducted a survey of 20 different Facebook games' terms and conditions, and found ... (more)

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Hollywood Reporter

Cannes: New Sales Outfit Ablaze Takes Jay Chou's 'Rooftop'

The company, officially launched at Cannes and founded by Edko Film's former international sales and distribution head June Wu , will shop the film's screenings rights in Asian territories beyond mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.

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