Uighur leader to visit Taiwan in December: report – Raw Story
Exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer, branded a separatist by Beijing, plans to visit Taiwan in December following an invitation by groups advocating independence for the island, reports said on Thursday. The timing could hardly be less convenient for
TABLE-Taiwan’s Aug money supply growth at 8.17 pct y/y – Forbes
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Taiwan court rejects ex-leader’s bail bid – Raw Story
A Taiwan court on Thursday rejected former president Chen Shui-bian’s appeal for release on bail, two weeks after he was sentenced to life in jail on corruption charges, a court spokesman said. The High Court decided to keep Chen in detention at a
Taiwan court rejects ex-president’s bail bid – Channel NewsAsia
TAIPEI: A Taiwan court on Thursday rejected former president Chen Shui-bian’s appeal for release on bail, two weeks after he was sentenced to life in jail on corruption charges, a report said. The High Court decided to keep Chen in detention at a
Taiwan High Court continues Chen’s detention – Miami Herald
Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian has been indicted on new embezzlement charges just weeks after being sentenced to life in prison, and has filed a lawsuit claiming that the U.S. legally controls Taiwan and should release him from detention
Far Eastone eyes MBK’s Taiwan pay-TV business -paper – Forbes
TAIPEI, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Far Eastone has talked to private equity firm MBK to express its willingness to buy its ownership in China Network Systems (CNS), a Taiwan cable TV operator, a local newspaper said on Wednesday. The Commercial
Kadeer to apply for visa to visit Taiwan in December – Taipei Times
Guts United Taiwan president and Chthonic frontman Freddy Lim, right, meets World Uyghur Congress president Rebiya Kadeer at her office in Washington on Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FORMOSAN ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS Rebiya Kadeer, president
Dance show to repay Taiwan typhoon generosity – New Zealand Herald
Back in her southern Taiwan hometown, dance teacher Matilda Lee’s students can no longer attend lessons. Most of their homes were destroyed by Typhoon Morakot, which hit the island in early August, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain that
Taiwan High Court rules that former president should remain in – Minneapolis Star Tribune
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan’s High Court decided Thursday that former President Chen Shui-bian should remain in detention because he could flee if released pending his appeal of his conviction on corruption charges. Chen has been detained in a Taipei
The healing of Taiwan – New Nation
Recenty, a Taiwanese court sentenced Chen Shui-bien, Taiwan’s president from 2000 until 2008, to life imprisonment for corruption. Chen had been caught stealing millions of dollars of public funds. He did not act alone. His wife (who also received a
