When it comes to tuna fishing, Taiwan is one of the world's biggest players.

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By Woody Cheng 鄭梓
The red-clad anti-President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) protesters in Taipei, who claim to be leading a popular revolution in the capital of the Republic of China (ROC), are actually enacting a model example of a petite bourgeoisie uprising. This has naturally exemplified the weak, fickle and opportunistic character of petite bourgeoisie revolutions in recent history.

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By Claude Barfield
With the collapse of the multilateral WTO Doha Round of trade negotiations, the US has vowed to pursue alternative means of trade liberalization through bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with willing partners -- particularly with economies in the emerging economic powerhouse in East Asia.

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By Woo Rhung-jieh 吳榮杰
Over the past few days, hairy crabs containing traces of carcinogens have once again aroused panic and public concern about food safety.

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The world needs a honest debate about women and Islam, but politics are making that task much more difficult to achieve
By Maleiha Malik
Muslim women welcome a debate about the status of women in Islam. Intelligent, honest critique is an invaluable source of ideas for Muslims as we begin the process of reclaiming our religious and intellectual tradition.

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Vegetarians have long claimed the moral high ground. But meat-eating can be ethical and sustainable, provided you are willing to get your hands dirty
By Tristram Stuart
In 1782, the Scottish soldier John Oswald arrived in Bombay eager to fight for the East India Company. But after witnessing Britain's savage treatment of the natives, Oswald quit his post and went on a walkabout among the Indians. Under the influence of his newfound Hindu hosts, Oswald cast aside the haggis and roast beef of his homeland and converted to vegetarianism. With ideological fervor he attacked the human oppressors who were guilty of exploiting both humans and animals alike.

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