WHO'S TO BLAME? : The study sponsored in part by Armitage International takes the Bush administration to task for creating potential security perils for both countries
By Charles Snyder
The relationship between the US and Taiwan has deteriorated dangerously in recent years and both sides must take a wide range of steps to ensure Taiwan's security and "break the negative cycle," a joint study by a conservative think tank and an international consulting company in Washington said in a study released on Friday.

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WRONG APPROACH: Rupert Hammond-Chambers said Taiwan should take advantage of its world-class private technology industries to improve its arms technology
By Charles Snyder
US-Taiwan Business Council president Rupert Hammond-Chambers said the creation of the Taiwan Goal arms firm was not the way to go if Taiwan wants to play a role in the global security support industry.

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Taiwan Goal president Wu Nai-jen (吳乃仁) yesterday announced that he may convene a shareholder meeting in the coming days to discuss the disbandment of the arms company.

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ON THE AGENDA: Gay marriage, environmental conservation, the Suhua Freeway and Aboriginal culture will be covered in questions from the public
By Ko Shu-ling and Mo Yan-chih
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) presidential candidates are set to spar face-to-face today in the first televised debate in the run-up to the election.

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By Ko Shu-ling
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Frank Hsieh's (謝長廷) camp yesterday raised questions about Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) rival Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) relationship with the Taipei Fubon Bank during his time as Taipei mayor.

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THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE: The UN Environmental Program said that despite Taiwan's non-UN member status, its cities and companies could join the Neutral Network pact
The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) confirmed that Taiwanese cities and companies can apply to join the newly established Climate Neutral Network (CN Net), opening a new way for Taiwan's future participation in the global campaign against climate change.

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The abnormal cold spell of the past several weeks has had such a devastating impact on the fishery industry in the Penghu island chain that it could take years for the industry to fully recover.

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WEARING THE MESSAGE: Chen Kai encouraged Taiwanese to put on the campaign T-shirt when they visit Beijing in August to attend the Olympics
By Loa Iok-sin
Former Chinese basketball national team player Chen Kai (陳凱) called on Taiwanese yesterday to join the global Olympic freedom T-shirt campaign to show their support for universal human rights.

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By Meggie Lu
The National Science Council is publicizing a series of online speeches by renowned scientists today to encourage young students to take an interest in science, the arts, social sciences and humanities.

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REPORT INTEGRATION: Academics shared their research and views on one of the key events in Taiwanese history and called for further integration of foreign perspectives
By Shih Hsiu-chuan
Academics studying the 228 Incident yesterday suggested the government bring in foreign perspectives to establish the facts of the tragedy.

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By Mo Yan-chih
The Taipei City Government will host a series of concerts and an art exhibition starting on Tuesday to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the 228 Incident.

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A court in Geneva is expected to deliver a verdict within two months on a lawsuit filed by Taiwan against the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for referring to Taiwan as a part of China.

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