Diplomacy: China protests to Dhaka
China yesterday expressed "serious concern" over Bangladeshi press reports that identified the head of a visiting business delegation from Taiwan as a government minister. The PRC embassy in Dhaka said in a statement it was "seriously concerned and strongly opposes those irresponsible press reports" that described Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Yiin Chii-ming (尹啟銘) by his title. "The Central People's Republic of China is the only legal government of the whole of China and its legal representative in the international arena," it said. The embassy said it was "hopeful that all newspapers in Bangladesh would understand and support the Chinese government's solemn and reasonable stand for the `one China' principle." The delegation from Taiwan is in Bangladesh on the invitation of two business groups. Bangladesh's markets are filled with Taiwanese-made goods but the cash-strapped government also receives major economic and military aid from China.
Diplomacy: Pacheco praises Taiwan
Costa Rican President Abel Pacheco de le Espriella reiterated yesterday his country's firm support for the people of Taiwan and expressed admiration for their work ethic and high-tech achievements. Pacheco made the remarks during a tour of Ilan County, where he and his wife visited the Tungshan River (東山河) Park, accom-panied by Premier Yu Shyi-kun and Minister of Foreign Affairs Eugene Chien (簡又新). Pacheco had high praise for the park's environmentally friendly facilities and said he was inspired by the park's development, which he said can serve as a good model for Costa Rica to build similar recreational and leisure complexes. Pacheco arrived on a six-day state visit on Sunday. He is scheduled to leave on Friday.
Education: US schools' fair starts soon
The American Education Fair will begin its tour on Oct. 25 and visit Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung. The four-day event is organized by the IEF Education Foundation. Over 40 public and private univer-sities, colleges and schools from the US will be parti-cipating at this year's fair. Students and other interested people can get first-hand information on study in the US. Numerous seminars and lectures will be offered during the fair. In addition, profess-ional counselors will provide free consultation and information to those interes-ted in pursuing studies in the US. To express its appreciation for the support of students, the organizer announced that all those who register now at the event Web site, www.uscampus.com.tw., can exchange the registration number for a gift.
Relief work: Chen receives Brooklyn choir
The president received members of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church Choir of New York at the Presidential Office yesterday, praising them for their voluntary efforts in helping the needy. At the invitation of the Chinese Christian Evangelistic Association, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church Choir will stage two fund-raising concerts in Taiwan for the Chinese Christian Relief Association. The money will be used to create emergency relief units across the nation. Chen told choir members he believes that the concept of the church is one that creates unlimited possibilities under impossible conditions. "This is similar to what the govern-ment and people of Taiwan have long strived for," he added. Chen thanked them for coming to Taiwan not only to bless the people of the island but to help the needy with their beautiful songs.
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