Mon, Aug 12, 2002 - Page 3 News List

Building a bridge between Taiwan and Costa Rica

Mao Kao-wen, Taiwan's ambassador to Costa Rica, is about to retire from his post after six years. With a PhD in chemical engineering, Mao was an academic long before he became a diplomat. `Taipei Times' staff reporter Ko Shu-ling caught up with Mao in Costa Rica to speak with him about his thoughts on the job, the country and the accomplishment he's most proud of -- the Taiwan Friendship Bridge

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Nevertheless, I've surprised myself and overcome many difficulties over the years, including psychological ones, and made some accomplishments. If there is any achievement I take pride in, I'm particularly proud of the cooperation project of the Taiwan Friendship Bridge.

TT: Any plans for the future?

Mao: I've been thinking about retirement for the past two years. As I told you a while ago, I'm not used to the diplomatic culture and dislike bureaucratic atmosphere. I think I'd like to be involved in something that I can be free to do whatever I want to do and is conducive to the country, such as education.

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