Yonfan persists in film invoking childhood memories of the ‘White Terror’ despite resistanceVENICE, Italy — Hong Kong-based director Yonfan’s “Prince of Tears” premieres Friday at the Venice Film Festival 20 years to the hour after Golden Lion-winner “City of Sadness,” the last major film to confront a painful period of Taiwanese history known as the White Terror. Dalai Lama says purpose of contentious Taiwan visit has been fulfilledTAIPEI, Taiwan — The Dalai Lama said Wednesday that his mission to Taiwan to comfort the victims of Typhoon Morakot was a success. Taiwan court convicts former first lady on perjury charges, sentences her to 1 yearTAIPEI, Taiwan — The wife and adult children of Taiwan’s former president were convicted of perjury and sentenced to prison for lying to investigators in a high-profile corruption case against the ex-leader. Dalai Lama holds prayers in Taiwan despite China protestKAOHSIUNG - The Dalai Lama led thousands of people at a public ceremony Tuesday in Taiwan in prayers for typhoon victims despite protests by China over his visit. Raytheon wins $26.9 million award to provide technical aid to Taiwan’s missile defense systemTEWKSBURY, Mass. — Defense contractor Raytheon Co. said Tuesday it has been awarded a contract worth $26.9 million to provide technical assistance to Taiwan’s missile defense system. Taiwan ruling party says China cancels events amid anger over Dalai Lama visitTAIPEI, Taiwan — China canceled or postponed several events meant to highlight its rapidly improving relations with Taiwan, apparently to protest the Dalai Lama’s visit to the island, Taiwan’s ruling party said Tuesday. Dalai Lama leads prayers for Taiwan typhoon victims; China relatively measured in responseKAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — The Dalai Lama led thousands of Taiwanese in a colorful prayer service for the survivors of Typhoon Morakot on Tuesday during a visit that has provoked an irritated but relatively measured response from China. Taiwan seeks to assuage Chinese anger over Dalai Lama visitTAIPEI, Taiwan — China has canceled or postponed several events meant to underscore improving relations with Taiwan, apparently to show anger over the Dalai Lama’s visit to the island, Taiwan’s governing party said Tuesday. Taiwan party spokesman says China cancels exchanges after Dalai Lama visitTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese party spokeswoman says China has cancelled or postponed several visits and exchanges with Taiwan, likely to show its anger over the Dalai Lama’s visit to the island. Dalai Lama calls on Taiwan to safeguard democracy on visit to typhoon victims that irks ChinaSHIAO LIN, Taiwan — The Dalai Lama exhorted Taiwan on Monday to safeguard its democracy, interspersing prayers for the victims of Typhoon Morakot with a challenge to Communist China. Dalai Lama, on prayer visit, says Taiwan, China should have ‘very close and unique links’SHIAO LIN, Taiwan — The Dalai Lama said Taiwan should have “very close and unique links” with China but also enjoy democracy as he arrived at a devastated village Monday to pray for victims of Taiwan’s worst storm in 50 years. Taiwanese police scuffle with demonstrators opposed to Dalai Lama’s visit to the islandTAOYUAN, Taiwan — Police have scuffled with demonstrators protesting the the Dalai Lama’s visit to Taiwan. Dalai Lama says his visit to Taiwan is ‘purely humanitarian’ and not politicalTAOYUAN, Taiwan — The Dalai Lama denied any political agenda as he began what he described as a “purely humanitarian” mission to comfort victims of Taiwan’s worst storm, trying to calm fears that he would further anger China. Dalai Lama arrives in Taiwan for controversial visit to comfort storm victimsTAIPEI, Taiwan — The Dalai Lama has arrived in Taiwan to comfort the island’s storm victims in a trip that has drawn China’s ire. Taiwan wants Dalai Lama to stay clear of politics during visit to avoid angering ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese officials said Sunday they hope the Dalai Lama would stay clear of politics to avoid angering China during his visit to comfort victims of the island’s worst storm in 50 years. Dalai Lama, Taiwan seem determined to steer clear of politics in visit starting SundayTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president says he will not meet with the Dalai Lama when the Tibetan spiritual leader visits the island Sunday to comfort victims of the island’s worst storm in half a century. Dalai Lama visit spurs controversy in Taiwan, casts shadow over efforts to improve China tiesTAIPEI, Taiwan — Many Taiwanese support the visit of the Dalai Lama to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon, according to a poll released Friday, but some criticized it as political maneuvering and others said they wished more attention would be paid to recovery efforts. China denounces Taiwan visit by Dalai Lama, casting shadow over relations with islandTAIPEI, Taiwan — China has denounced Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s decision to allow the Dalai Lama to visit the self-ruled island, casting a shadow over rapidly improving relations between Taipei and Beijing. China ‘resolutely opposes’ decision by Taiwan’s president to allow the Dalai Lama to visitBEIJING — China said Thursday that it “resolutely opposes” a decision by Taiwan’s president to allow the Dalai Lama to visit the island. Taiwan agrees to Dalai Lama’s visit to comfort disaster victims, risking China’s ireTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president risked angering China with his surprise announcement Thursday that he has agreed to let the Dalai Lama visit the island to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon. Taiwan agrees to Dalai Lama’s visit to comfort diaster victims, risking China’s ireTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Ma Ying jeou says his government has agreed to a visit by the Dalai Lama to comfort survivors of a devastating typhoon. Taiwan officials say Dalai Lama to visit the island this month, risking Chinese angerTAIPEI, Taiwan — A group of Taiwan officials said Wednesday the Dalai Lama has accepted their invitation to visit this month, presenting the island’s China-friendly president with an embarrassing political dilemma. Taiwan scrambles to prevent swine flu, other epidemics in villages hit by floodingTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities scrambled to disinfect villages Tuesday that were flooded in the worst typhoon to hit the island in 50 years after four soldiers helping with the cleanup were confirmed to have swine flu. Taiwan says Typhoon Morakot has claimed 650 lives as clean-up, reconstruction continuesTAIPEI, Taiwan — The death toll from Typhoon Morakot was raised to at least 650 Sunday after the worst weather disaster to hit Taiwan in half a century. Obama to visit China in November, new US ambassador saysBEIJING — President Barack Obama will visit China for the first time in November, the new U.S. ambassador said Saturday, a day after he arrived in the country. Taiwan begins 3-day mourning period to remember typhoon victimsTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan began a three-day mourning period to remember the victims of Typhoon Morakot on Saturday, two weeks after the island’s worst weather disaster in 50 years devastated its mountainous south. Chinese general slams US for violating ‘national interests’ over TaiwanBEIJING — A top Chinese general criticized the U.S. on Thursday for selling arms to Taiwan and accused Washington of only being cooperative when it needs help with international campaigns. Taiwan’s Cabinet approves $3 billion typhoon reconstruction budgetTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Cabinet approved a NT$100 billion ($3 billion) reconstruction budget Thursday after the island’s worst typhoon in more than 50 years killed 500 people and wiped out roads and bridges in the mountainous south. Taiwan typhoon victims berate President Ma; more lawmakers offer to resign over gov’t responseTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese survivors of Typhoon Morakot berated the president on Wednesday for his government’s slow response to the deadly disaster, and two more Cabinet members offered to resign to take responsibility. TV: Taiwan Defense Minister, Cabinet Chief resign over Morakot responseTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s defense minister and the Cabinet chief resigned Wednesday to take responsibility for the government’s slow response to Typhoon Morakot, local TV stations reported. |
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