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| Consultants |
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TLK
Technology Co. Ltd.
TLK is a company with the most experienced communication solution
and the persons from different countries worked are with great
enthusiasm to serve our customers. |
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Colliers
International
The full range of our property services offered includes: sales,
leasing, property and project management, valuation, research
and consultancy. Our expertise stretches from general agency
services in the commercial, industrial, retail and residential
sectors to specialised and tailor- made support. |
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| Government Links |
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Information
for Foreigners
This site serves as a help for foreigners to adapt to the local
living environment and promote the quality of their life in
Taiwan. |
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Central
Bank of China
The Central Trust of China (CTC) is a government-owned institution
devoted to the implementation of government policy. |
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Ministry
of Justice, Investigation Bureau (MJIB)
The Ministry of Justice is committed to combating transnational
organized crime in Taiwan. |
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Ministry
of Education
The Ministry of Education of the R.O.C was established upon
the founding of the Republic in 1912.It is in charge of making
and implementing educational policies. |
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Executive
Yuan
There are currently a total of 34 subordinate organizations
under the Executive Yuan, including eight ministries, the Mongolian
and Tibetan Affairs Commission, the Overseas Chinese Affairs
Commission, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and
Statistics, the Government Information Office, and other special
commissions and ad hoc committees. |
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National
Immigration Agency
Since September 1, 2003, the Bureau of Immigration interviewing
mainland brides to stop mainland women from coming to work in
Taiwan through fake marriages. |
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Invest
In Taiwan
The Department of Investment Services (DOIS, formerly known
as the Indusrial Development and Investment Center, IDIC) serves
to promote Taiwan an investment destination among foreign and
Taiwanese businesses, and to consolidate the strength of public
and private-sector businesses in Taiwan. |
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Bureau
of National Health Insurance
With the implementation of the BNHI in 1995, through risk pooling,
the public has obtained comprehensive medical care such as health
prevention, clinical care, hospitalization, resident care and
social rehabilitation. |
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| Media |
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China
Post
A Pan-Blue leaning news media in Taiwan. |
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Taipei
Times
A Pan-Green leaning news media in Taiwan. |
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Taiwan
News Online
Neutral news media in Taiwan |
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Star
TV
The heart of Taiwan, STAR Chinese Channel is the Mandarin-language
family entertainment channel produced specially for Taiwanese
audiences. Consistently one of the countrys most popular cable
channels, it presents a wide range of programming. |
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| Political
Parties |
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Democratic
Progressive Party
The Democratic Progressive Party is the biggest opposition party
in Taiwan. One of their platforms is the declaration of independence
of Taiwan. |
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Taiwan
Solidarity Union
Unlike the Democratic Progressive Party, its larger companion
party in the pan-green coalition, the TSU actively campaigns
for the creation of a de jure Republic of Taiwan. It was officially
founded on July 24, 2001 and is considered part of the Pan-Green
Coalition. The party prided itself on being the first to include
"Taiwan" in its name. |
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Kuomingtang
The party originated in mainland China in 1912. It was organized
by Song Jiaoren and Sun Yat-sen shortly after the Xinhai Revolution,
which overthrew the Qing Dynasty. The KMT fought the Beiyang
warlords, the Imperial Japanese Army, and the Communist Party
of China for the control of China. Led by Chiang Kai-shek, it
was a major force in Chinese politics for several decades before
its retreat to Taiwan in 1949. |
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People
First Party
The official goals of PFP, as regards to cross-strait relationships
and diplomacy, is for the ROC to: participate in more international
organizations, promote Chinese culture overseas and seek economic
and cultural interaction between Taiwan and the mainland. Its
views are seen as generally favorable towards Chinese reunification
and staunchly against Taiwan independence. |
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| Banks |
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Chang
Hwa Bank
When Taiwan was restored to the ROC government on October 25,
1945, the Bank's predecessor established a preparatory office
to reorganize as today's Chang Hwa Bank. |
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Central
Trust of China
The Central Trust of China (CTC) is a government-owned institution
devoted to the implementation of government policy. |
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Bank
of Taiwan
The Bank of Taiwan (BOT) was established on May 20, 1946 as
the first government-owned bank following the island's restoration
to the Republic of China in 1945. |
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Mega
International Commercial Bank |
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Banc
SinoPac
Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. has come into being
as a result of the merger of The International Commercial Bank
of China and Chiao Tung Bank. Both banks have been proud of
their longtime histories of outstanding track records in our
country. |
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Banc
SinoPac
Bank SinoPac was one of the first newly incorporated banks in
Taiwan after the Banking Law was revised in 1989 to allow the
entry of new private banks. |
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Taishin
International Bank
The Bank's main items of business include deposits, loans, bills
discounting, remittances, guarantees, short-term bills brokerage
and proprietary trading, import and export negotiation, foreign-currency
deposits, trust, agency, custodianship, credit cards, cash cards,
trading in derivative products, factoring, and offshore banking.
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| Financial Services |
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Tawian
Stock Exchange Corp.
The official website of stock exchange in Taiwan. |
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Citibank
Citigroup is proud to have had a strong presence in Taiwan
since the opening of our first branch in 1965. Currently, Citibank
has 11 branches and 3,200 staffs in Taiwan and is the most premier
and profitable foreign bank. |
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HSBC
In Taiwan, the HSBC Group's history dates back to 1885 when
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited appointed
an agent in Tamsui, with a full branch being established in
Taipei in 1984. |
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Morgan
Stanley Asia (Taiwan) Limited
Morgan Stanley has a strong franchise in Taiwan, having operated
in the market for more than 15 years. In 2006 the firm was the
first to change the legal entity status of its securities business
via demerger to a Taiwan subsidiary in order to expand its product
offering in the Taiwan market. |
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| Law Firms |
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Wang,
Hartmann & Gibbs, P.C.
Wang, Hartmann & Gibbs, P.C., is headquartered in Newport Beach,
California, with an office in San Jose, California. Our goal
is to provide practical and cost-effective solutions tailored
to the legal needs of both businesses and individuals. |
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LCS
& Partners
Established in July, 1998, is an elite corporate law firm in
Taiwan and regularly advises top-tier domestic and international
clients.� |
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| Companies |
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Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer ranks among the world's top five branded
PC vendors. |
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Taiwan
Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.
TSMC created the semiconductor dedicated foundry industry when
it was founded in 1987. It continues as the market leader by
steadily increasing its capital spending and by out performing
all other market competitors. |
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Asus
ASUS, a technology-oriented company blessed with one of the
world's top R&D teams, is well known for high-quality and innovative
technology. As a leading provider of 3C (computers, communications
and consumer electronics) total solutions, ASUS offers a complete
product portfolio to compete in the new millennium. |
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Nan
Ya Plastics Corporation
Our Group comprises Formosa Plastics. Nan Ya Plastics, Formosa
Chemicals and Fibre, Formosa petrochemical,and more than a dozen
affiliated companies and overseas inves- tments.In addition.we
run Ming Chin Institute of Technology,Chang Gun Memorial Hospital,Chang
Gung University and Chang Gun Institute of Nursing no a non-profit
basis. |
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Eva
Airlines
Chairman and founder Dr. Chang Yung-Fa formed EVA Air in March
1989, lifting the impeccable transportation heritage and tradition
of quality service long established by container-shipping leader
Evergreen Marine Corporation to new heights. Within a few months,
he had placed an order with the Boeing Company and McDonnell
Douglas for 26 aircraft at a purchase value of US$3.6 billion,
a move that immediately got the attention of the global aviation
market. |
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China
Airlines
For decades, China Airlines has derived its strength from the
concerted effort of all of its staff. Teamwork is the key, and
that is born from the synergy of every action of every employee.
From its highly experienced engineers and technicians, to its
warm and friendly inflight and ground personnel, to its corporate
managers and human resources professionals. |
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Taiwan
High Speed Rail
With the expectation of 23 million people in Taiwan, we developed
from nothing and made the dream of stringing eight cities within
80 minutes come true, within eight years, with efforts from
4,000 specialists from 23 countries, in spite of unexpected
challenges and difficulties that emerged during construction.
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| Real Estate |
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Sinyi
Real Estate
Sinyi Real Estate Consulting Co., Ltd., is the first appraisal
organization in Taiwan that receives ISO 9001 certification
and with sufficient experience and information accumulated for
the preparation of "Real Estate Statement" and "Property Title
Inspection Report." |
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YungChing
Real Estate
Known as one of the best real estate firms in Taiwan, YungChing
Real Estate has been voted the best customer service, meeting
every demand of its customers. |
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| Insurance
Companies |
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Citibank
Insurance
Citi provides you a wide range of insurance product and services,
including life, property and casualty insurance, so you may
have peace in your mind. |
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ING
Group Insurance
Operating in Taiwan since 1988, ING Antai offers individual
customers a wide range of life insurance products via its 12,000
insurance agents and third-party banks. For mutual funds, customers
are able to choose between a range of onshore domiciled funds
via ING�s joint venture with Chang Hwa Bank, ING CHB Funds,
and a range of offshore funds products with ING Funds. |
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Cathay
Financial Holdings
Cathy Financial Holdings is composed of insurance, securities,
banking and other diversified financial institutions, Cathay
Financial Holdings has become a full-functioning financial platform.
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First
Financial Holding Co., Ltd.
First Commercial Bank is the most established bank in Taiwan
in terms of history, strength, and reputation. For over hundred
years, First Commercial Bank has always abided by its mottos
of supporting economic constructions, developing industrial
and commercial businesses, providing comprehensive financial
services, and creating welfare for the general public. |
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Union
Insurance Company Limited
For over 40 years, Union has exhibited a reliable management
with outstanding operational flexibilities. Union has maintained
a leader in the industry by achieving growth through innovation.
The merger with CMAC increased Union's organizational structure
significantly, preparing the Company to becoming a global insurer.
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| Blogs |
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Blogger
Free, automated weblog publishing tool that sends updates to
a site via FTP. |
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Taiwan
Travel Blogs
Personal travel blog about Taiwan� |
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Forumosa
Forumosa, a website for foreigners, is a discussion site on
everything about Taiwan. |
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