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| 11.26.2011 |
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Avoid the China Trap, Recognize Taiwan
Russell Hsiao, Formosa Foundation ambassador of class 2005 and senior research fellow at the Project 2049 Institute, refuted the "abandoning Taiwan" assertion. |
| 09.04.2011 |
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Ros-Lehtinen to seek enhanced TRA
In a speech to the Formosa Foundation in June, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen first indicated that she will introduce new legislation to strengthen and enhance the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). [Quote] There is a huge amount going on behind the scenes to push for this sale to be approved,” Los Angeles based Formosa Foundation executive director Terri Giles said. |
| 08.03.2011 |
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181 US Members of Congress Signed, Urge to Sell Taiwan F16 C/D
Formosa Foundation Executive Director Terri Giles, who vigorously promotes this hearing, said the hearing postponement might be more favorable to Taiwan when Taiwan issues are not interfered with the debt debates. She also said that, with a strong Congressional support of F16C/D sales to Taiwan, it is too early to say that the Obama Administration will not sell it this year. |
| 07.20.2011 |
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Formosa Foundation Ambassadors Learn the Art of Public Diplomacy (vcr)
Macroview TV introduced the activities of the 2011 Ambassador Program to the overseas compatriots around the world. |
| 06.26.2011 |
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Formosa Foundation: the US will not give up on Taiwan (headline)
Front page exclusive report on the 2011 Ambassador Program and the Formosa Foundation's involvement with the hearing. |
| 06.26.2011 |
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U.S. lawmaker plans another hearing
The Formosa Foundation said that it hoped the second hearing planned by Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen would focus on democracy in Taiwan. |
| 06.26.2011 |
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Formosa Foundation Ambassadors: Future advocates for Taiwan
The reporters interviewed the student ambassadors and the speakers. Executive Director Terri Giles called for participation in the Ambassador Program, a hands-on experience of how democracy works. |
| 06.22.2011 |
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Why Taiwan Matters
The Voice of America (VOA) invited Executive Director, Terri Giles, to appear on its popular television and radio simulcast show, “Issues and Opinions.". During the interview, Terri discussed the hearing as well as the Formosa Foundation’s engagement in current issues critical to the U.S.-Taiwan relations. |
| 06.18.2011 |
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Congressional Hearing on Why Taiwan Matters
The Formosa Foundation's involvement with this hearing and the first-hand observation from the participants of 2011 Ambassador Program. |
| 06.17.2011 |
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Never Fear, Taiwan -- Congress is Here
An in-depth report on the Congressional hearing "Why Taiwan Matters":
" Congress is among the world’s most stalwart supporters of Taiwan, and has refused to back down in the face of recently shifting political winds." |
| 06.14.2011 |
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) in Support of Taiwan
Congresswoman spoke June 11 at the Formosa Foundation headquarters in anticipation of a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on “Why Taiwan Matters,” in Washington D.C. on June 16. |
| 06.13.2011 |
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U.S. lawmaker warns China on Taiwan
BEACON OF DEMOCRACY:The head of the Formosa Foundation described Ros-Lehtinen’s speech as the most pro-Taiwan given by any major Washington politician in a decade. |
| 06.12.2011 |
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Ros-Lehtinen: A democratic Taiwan is our iimportant ally
TV report on Congresswoman's speech hosted by Formosa Foundation at Taiwan Center, Rosemead, Los Angeles, on June 11. |
| 04.08.2011 |
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A Potential Hearing on Why Taiwan Matters (JPG)
Executive Director Terri Giles told Taiwan Daily why Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen agreed to call the hearing and what we can expect.
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| 08.14.2010 |
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Formosa Foundation Hosts Fundraising Gala August 29 (JPG)
Executive Director Terri Giles sat down with the Taiwan Daily to talk about the work of the Foundation and much more.
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| 02.26.2010 |
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Formosa Betrayed: Political Intrigue in Taiwan
Directed with purpose by newcomer Adam Kane, “Formosa Betrayed’’ shines a fictional spotlight on the real-life cases of Carnegie Mellon professor Chen Wen-Chen and journalist Henry Liu, both killed under suspicious circumstances in the 1980s. |
| 02.23.2010 |
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Formosa Betrayed: A Haunting History Lesson
Illuminating another dark chapter in recent political history and U.S. foreign policy, "Formosa Betrayed" is a straightforward, workmanlike procedural "inspired by actual events" during the communism-obsessed Reagan era. |
| 10.05.2009 |
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New Movie Addresses Taiwan's Turbulent Past
A Taiwanese American filmmaker has taken on the challenge of explaining the complicated history of political relations between Taiwan, China and the United States. |
| 09.28.2009 |
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US Academics Decry Unfair Treatment in Chen Trial
At conference co-hosted by Formosa Foundation, leading US academics condemned the treatment of former president Chen Shui-bian and called for the case to be handled fairly. |
| 09.17.2009 |
POLITICO |
Van Der Beek Turns to Taiwan
Most of you know James Van Der Beek from his role on "Dawson's Creek." But if you can put away the image of Dawson Leery for just a second, the actor turns in a performance in "Formosa Betrayed" that's more adult than teenage fodder.
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| 09.16.2009 |
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Taiwan Democracy in Peril: US Senator
SACRIFICES: While praising Taiwan for building a prosperous democracy, Sherrod Brown voiced concern that closer ties with China could put this progress at risk |
| 09.16.2009 |
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Formosa Betrayed Screens in Washington (PDF)
U.S. Senator: Taiwan’s Democracy Is Result of Many Sacrifices |
| 09.15.2009 |
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Congressional Leaders Praise Formosa Betrayed (PDF) Chinese
Hollywood Film Encapsulates Taiwan's Fight for Freedom & Democracy |
| 09.11.2009 |
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Formosa Foundations Shows Formosa Betrayed on Capitol Hill
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| 07.12.2009 |
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Thoughts and Reflections on the Ambassador Program (PDF) Chinese
A compilation of comments by the participants of the 2009 Ambassador Program on how the experience has energized them to support Taiwan.
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| 06.30.2009 |
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2009 Ambassador Program Seeks US Support for Taiwan's Democracy (HTM) |
| 06.28.2009 |
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Formosa Foundation Student Ambassadors Speak Out for Taiwan's Human Rights |
| 05.21.2009 |
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Open Letter to Taiwan's President (PDF)
On the completion of Taiwan President Ma’s first year in office, the Formosa Foundation joins an international group of scholars and writers in an open letter to him. The letter concerns Taiwan’s progression in matters pertaining to judicial fairness, human rights, freedom of press and rapprochement with China. (Mandarin translation appended on Page 4)
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| 05.21.2009 |
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US Congressman Calls for Overhaul of Taiwan Policy (PDF)
Republican Representative Ed Royce told a conference at George Washington University that engagement with Taiwan is very important |
| 05.21.2009 |
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Coverage of May 19 conference held at George Washington U (JPG)
June Teufel Dreyer and Rupert Hammond-Chambers reported in Mandarin. |
| 04.08.2009 |
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Rep. Ros-Lehtinen Reaffirms US Commitment to TRA (JPG)
Ranking Member of the House Foreign Relations Committee speaks in Los Angeles
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| 04.08.2009 |
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Ros-Lehtinen: TRA is the "cornerstone" of US-Taiwan relations (PDF) |
| 09.22.2008 |
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Ackerman: Taiwan should take lessons from Isreal (JPG)
NY Congressman speaks in Los Angeles
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| 08.07.2008 |
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Randy Schriver: US Should Fulfill Commitment to Sell Arms to Taiwan (JPG)
Dan Blumenthal: China is not giving Taiwan adequate international space |
| 07.31.2008 |
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Exploring Road Map for Future US-Taiwan Relations
On August 6, 2008 the Formosa Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute will co-host a forum featuring Randall Schriver and Dan Blumenthal.
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| 06.28.2008 |
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Formosa Foundation Concludes 2008 Ambassador Program (JPG)
Students Hold Meetings with 127 Congressional Offices |
| 06.28.2008 |
World Journal 世界日報 |
Students Become Spokerspersons for Taiwan (HTM)
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| 06.13.2008 |
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Students Participate in Premier Leadership Program
The Formosa Foundation & Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Join Forces to Host Sixth Annual Ambassador Program
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| 09.12.2007 |
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In Tune with Taiwan (PDF)
Heavy metal band wins emigre fans on U.S. tour urging U.N. recognition |
| 06.18.2007 |
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Formosa Foundation lauches 2007 Ambassador Program (PDF) Chinese
29 Ambassadors eager to advocate for Taiwan |
| 06.17.2007 |
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Formosa Foundation seeks U.S. full recognition of Taiwan (PDF) Chinese |
| 01.31.2007 |
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Trent Lott to Co-Chair Senate Taiwan Caucus (PDF)
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| 09.12.2006 |
Pacific Times |
"Over my dead body" (PDF) Chinese version
Joseph Jaushieh Wu Defends Taiwan's Democracy and Sovernty |
| 09.08.2006 |
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Taiwan's Head of Chinese Relations Says U.S. Distracted by Crises (PDF) |
| 08.03.2006 |
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US Senator Lott ‘Backs’ Visits for Progress on Arms (PDF) |
| 08.03.2006 |
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President Chen Wants U.S. to End Its One-China Policy (PFD) |
| 08.02.2006 |
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Taiwan President Urges Efforts to Change US One-China Policy (PDF) |
| 07.01.2006 |
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青年大使營 在美推銷台灣 (PDF) |
| 06.29.2006 |
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Mayor of Irvine, California, Apologizes for Political Gaffe(PDF)
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| 06.28.2006 |
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Irvine Apologizes to Taiwanese (PDF) Council meeting draws 175 protesters...After protests by Taiwanese residents, the Irvine City Council decided to rescind a memo stating Irvine will basically not recognize Taiwan. |
| 06.28.2006 |
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In Irvine, Taiwanese Miffed Over Sister City Deal (PDF) |
| 06.28.2006 |
World Journal 世界日報 |
台美人社區向爾灣市議會嗆聲 (PDF)
要求取消與徐匯區締姊妹約和備忘錄 並向桃園姊妹市公開道歉
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| 06.27.2006 |
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Irvine Mayor Tries to Make Amends (PDF)
The mayor has apologized to the mayor of Taoyuan, Taiwan, for an agreement signed last month with a new sister city in China pledging basically not to recognize Taiwan. |
| 06.20.2006 |
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US - Taiwan Project Starts (PDF) |
| 05.25.2006 |
The Epoch Times |
Rep. Sherrod Brown - Strong Advocate of Taiwanese Freedom and Self-Determination (PDF) |
| 05.21.2006 |
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Don't be Taken in by China's Siren Song (PDF) |
| 05.16.2006 |
Chinese LA Daily News |
Rep. Sherrod Brown Supports Taiwan to Join WHO (PDF)
(Chinese Version)
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| 05.11.2006 |
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Taiwan's Strong Supporter Rep. Brown Speaks on Defending Democracy (PDF) (Chinese Version) |
| 04.27.2006 |
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Congressman Brown Defends Taiwan (PDF) (Chinese Version) |
| 04.06.2006 |
Taiwan News |
Independence Groups Protest Ma's Statement (PDF) (Chinese Version) |
| 03.29.2006 |
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Rep. David Wu issues Joint Statement with Formosa Foundation -- Unfair Treatment by White House (PDF) (Chinese Version) |
| 03.28.2006 |
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Southern California Community Protests Against Ma - Ma's "One-China" Definition is Confusing (PDF) (Chinese Version) |
| 01.25.2006 |
The Epoch Times International |
The Final Battle Between Slavery and Democracy has Shifted to Asia (PDF)
Former Taiwanese President’s Recent Visit Leaves America Thinking |
| 10.22.2005 |
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Lee Visit Stirs Up Taiwan Debate (PDF) |
| 10.21.2005 |
Associated Press |
Ex-Taiwan Leader Warns U.S. About China (PDF) |
| 10.21.2005 |
Agence France Press |
Taiwan’s Lee Slams "Slave State" China, Calls for Economic Boycott (PDF)
Taiwan Former President Speaks at Formosa Foundation Event |
| 09.12.2005 |
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Formosa Ambassadors at "UN 4 Taiwan Rally" (PDF) (Chinese Version) |
| 08.02.2005 |
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Formosa Ambassadors Meet with Taiwan President (PDF) |
| 07.04.2005 |
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Taiwanese students conclude vist, talks with US Congress (PDF) |
| 04.03.2005 |
Liberty Times 自由時報 |
學子遊說 美議員入台灣連線 (PDF) |
| 06.26.2005 |
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Foreign affairs - Youngsters in U.S. (PDF) |
| 06.26.2005 |
World Journal 世界日報 |
?爾摩沙親善大使為台發聲 (PDF) |
| 03.18.2005 |
To The Point |
Audio Show "To the Point" on China and Taiwan (MP3) |
| 12.14.2004 |
China Times 中國時報 |
美學者﹕臺灣需證明自衛決心 (PDF) |
| 12.14.2004 |
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吳澧培﹕訴求臺灣 要讓美知道 (PDF) |
| 12.16.2004 |
Pacific Times |
探討選後台美關係與「一中政策」的適合性 (PDF) |
| 12.14.2004 |
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國際研討會「選後台美中新政局之發展」 (PDF) |
