Updated 8:59 pm PST, Friday, November 16, 2018 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the APEC CEO Summit at the Pacific Explorer cruise ship docked in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the APEC CEO Summit at the Pacific Explorer cruise ship docked in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the APEC CEO Summit at the Pacific Explorer cruise ship docked in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the APEC CEO Summit at the Pacific Explorer cruise ship docked in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Saturday, … [Read more...] about The Latest: Pence meets Taiwan’s delegation at APEC summit
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Nicaragua Authorizes ‘Humanitarian’ Mission by U.S., Cuban, Taiwan Troops
The socialist-controlled National Assembly in Nicaragua approved plans on Wednesday to allow the entry of military personnel from the United States, Cuba, and Taiwan in a mission they claim will be for “humanitarian purposes.” A majority of legislators in the National Assembly approved the mission put forward by socialist dictator Daniel Ortega, a move reportedly in response to the growing social and political crisis unfolding in the Central American country.“Today we approved a decree of urgency sent by the highest authority of our country, President Daniel Ortega, in this approval is present a plan made by the Army of Nicaragua about exchanges for training and humanitarian purposes,” said the first secretary of the Board of Directors of the Nicaragua, Gloria Dixon, in a statement Wednesday. All the armed forces will enter Nicaragua the country at the beginning of 2019, as part of an annual exercise “of training and exchange of experiences.” It … [Read more...] about Nicaragua Authorizes ‘Humanitarian’ Mission by U.S., Cuban, Taiwan Troops
Taiwan’s ‘notebook boy’ commits his memories in writing
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chen Hong-zhi's notebooks are his life. Nine years ago, Chen seriously damaged his hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with forming memories, in a traffic accident.gi The 26-year-old has lost the ability to make and retain short-term memories. Instead, he painstakingly records his days in lined notebooks, crammed with entries in blue ink."I use the notebook to remember who I helped today, how much farm work I did, whether there was rain ... the notebook is my memory," said Chen, who lives with his stepmother, Wang Miao-cyong, 65, in a remote village in Hsinchu County, northwestern Taiwan."I once lost one of my notebooks. I was so sad that I was crying and asked my dad to help me find it."Since his father died four years ago, Chen and his stepmother have lived on a government disability allowance and a small income they get from farming fruits and vegetables, which they barter with neighbours, some of whom call Chen "notebook boy".Dr Lin Ming-teng, head of the … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s ‘notebook boy’ commits his memories in writing
Pompeo, Mattis Air Differences with Chinese Counterparts on South China Sea, Taiwan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with their Chinese counterparts Friday at the State Department, with both sides expressing hopes for a cooperative relationship, but also airing significant differences. In many ways, it embodied the Trump administration’s new maxim with China: Competition does not mean hostility.In a nearly 40 minute press conference after a meeting that ran a bit longer than expected, both sides discussed where they saw areas of agreement and disagreement. While there were some notes of harmony, there was a lot more discord. The U.S. side began with Pompeo listing areas of potential cooperation. He said North Korea was an area of cooperation where China could help achieve “meaningful breakthroughs.” He also said he hoped to see cooperation from China in addressing Iran’s nuclear missile programs and other malign activities. “Bringing Iran’s oil export revenues to zero is a critical … [Read more...] about Pompeo, Mattis Air Differences with Chinese Counterparts on South China Sea, Taiwan
Taiwan firms show water treatment expertise
Visitors at a booth in the Taiwan Excellence pavilion at the Vietwater exhibition. — VNS Photo Viet Nam News HCM CITY – Taiwanese companies shared their experience and information about advanced water treatment technologies at a seminar in HCM City on Thursday. “Innovation in the Shape of Water: Towards a Sustainable Future,” part of the Vietwater exhibition, was organised by Taiwan Excellence and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra) to provide an overview of emerging trends in and insights into water industry projects from Taiwan and all over the world. Delegates said that both Việt Nam and Taiwan faced a water quality crisis and shared many similarities and also increased investment in water supply and wastewater treatment. Taiwanese experts said technology, “considered the main engine for the growth of the Taiwanese economy, also enhances its leading position in the water industry with exports of pumps, valves, pipes, water … [Read more...] about Taiwan firms show water treatment expertise