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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Taiwan Today

ROC honors foreign heroes in Rape of Nanjing

ROC honors foreign heroes in Rape of Nanjing08/13/2015  Taiwan Today

Two foreign nationals displaying exceptional bravery by rescuing more than 200,000 Chinese in Nanjing during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) are to be posthumously honored by the ROC government.
MOTC unveils winner of New Taipei bridge project

MOTC unveils winner of New Taipei bridge project08/13/2015  Taiwan Today

The winner of a competition to design Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei City was announced Aug. 12 by the Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe set for Southeast Asia tour

Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe set for Southeast Asia tour08/13/2015  Taiwan Today

An acrobatic performance group is set to promote Taiwan’s folk culture and soft power during a tour of four Southeast Asian nations starting Aug. 26, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Poll finds most happy with quality of life in Taiwan

Poll finds most happy with quality of life in Taiwan08/13/2015  Taiwan Today

Around 82 percent of people in Taiwan are happy with their overall quality of life, the highest level in eight years, according to the National Development Council Aug. 12.
Historical documentary marks ROC war victory

Historical documentary marks ROC war victory08/12/2015  Taiwan Today

A documentary commemorating the 70th anniversary of the ROC’s victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) will premiere Aug. 15 at Academia Historica in Taipei City.
Taiwan students make Google science fair finals

Taiwan students make Google science fair finals08/12/2015  Taiwan Today

Three high school students from Taipei City are among the 20 global finalists of 2015 Google Science Fair, underscoring Taiwan’s burgeoning international reputation as a clever country.
Snapshots
  • Drone debut

    Drone debut

    An unmanned aircraft system developed by Taoyuan City-based National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is displayed for the first time at Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition Aug. 13 at Taipei World Trade Center. Running through Aug. 16, the fair showcases cutting-edge products by 127 local and foreign companies. (CNA)

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