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Press Releases - 2016

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Press Releases - 2016

AIT Joins U.S. Exchange Alumni for "Storytelling for Environmental Justice" Exhibition

PR-1672E | Date: 12/30/2016 AIT is pleased to collaborate with U.S. exchange program alumni to hold the Storytelling for Environmental Justice exhibition at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology from January 3 to 8, 2017.
Signing of the Agreement between AIT and TECRO for Implementation of Tax Compliance Provisions

PR-1671E | Date: 12/27/2016 AIT and TECRO signed an agreement for cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
AIT Offices to Close January 2 for New Year's Day

PR-1670E | Date: 12/27/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of New Year's Day.
AIT Offices to Close December 26 for Christmas Day

PR-1669C | 20161219 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
AIT and Taiwan Customs Administration Commemorate Ten-Year Anniversary of Taiwan Megaports Program

PR-1668E | Date: 12/13/2016 AIT and the Customs Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Finance celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Taiwan Megaports program at the Port of Kaohsiung.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan December 10-13

PR-1667E | Date: 12/10/2016 Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan December 10-13.
AIT Announces 2016 English Business Writing Contest Winners

PR-1666E | Date: 12/09/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan's Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 English Business Writing Contest.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting with Taiwan's APEC Representative Dr. James Soong

PR-1665E | Date: 11/21/2016 U.S. Secretary of State Kerry met with the Taiwan's representative Dr. James Soong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru on November 17.
AIT Offices to Close November 24 for Thanksgiving Day

PR-1664E | Date: 11/18/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
United States and Taiwan Conclude the Second Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee Meeting Under the Auspices of AIT and TECRO

PR-1663E | Date: 11/16/2016 The second U.S.-Taiwan Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee meeting was held in Taipei on November 15, 2016.
Acting Special Representative for the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships Thomas Debass to Visit Taiwan November 14-18 for Global Entrepreneurship Week

PR-1662E | Date: 11/14/2016 Thomas Debass, Acting Special Representative for the Secretary's Office of Global Partnerships, is visiting Taiwan Nov. 14-18, 2016.
AIT Celebrates 2016 International Education Week "Empowering Youth through International Education" November 14-18, 2016

PR-1661E | Date: 11/10/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 14 to 18, 2016.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Veterans Day

PR-1660E | Date: 11/08/2016 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2016 in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Holly Wong Visits Taiwan October 22-26, 2016

PR-1659E | Date: 10/24/2016 Holly Wong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will visit Taiwan from October 22-26.
Ambassador James Moriarty Makes His First Visit to Taiwan as AIT Chairman

PR-1657E | Date: 10/24/2016 Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from October 23-29, 2016.
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi November 8 to Provide U.S. Citizen Services

PR-1658E | Date: 10/19/2016 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office representatives will visit Chiayi City November 8 to provide consular services.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the United States (TECRO) Joint Statement on the 2nd Digital Economy Forum

PR-1656E | Date: 10/14/2016 Digital Economy Forum (DEF): The United States and Taiwan held the second DEF in Washington D.C. to promote coordination on policies and practices that are critical to reduce impediments to and enhance the growth of the global digital economy.
AIT Co-Sponsors the 2016 Women Make Waves Film Festival October 13-23, 2016, Taipei October 20-23, 2016 Taichung

PR-1655E | Date: 10/13/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is delighted to collaborate with the Taiwan Womens Film Association and sponsor an outreach program as part of the 2016 Women Make Waves Film Festival (WMWFF).
James F. Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of the American Institute in Taiwan

PR-1654E | Date: 10/07/2016 The Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan announces the appointment of Ambassador James F. Moriarty as Chairman of the Board of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
United States and Taiwan Hold Dialogue on Trade and Investment Priorities

PR-1653E | Date: 10/07/2016 U.S. and Taiwan trade authorities concluded the tenth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).
AIT Welcomes Taiwan’s Statement of Support for Joint Declaration on the Export of UAV Technology

PR-1652E | Date: 10/06/2016 AIT welcomes Taiwan's statement of support for the Joint Declaration for the Export and Subsequent Use of Armed or Strike-Enabled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles announced in Washington on October 5.
AIT Offices to Close October 10 for Holiday

PR-1651E | Date: 10/04/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on October 10 in observance of Columbus Day in the United States and Double Ten Day in Taiwan.
United States and Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meeting

PR-1650E | Date: 09/30/2016 The United States welcomes Taiwan trade authorities to Washington, D.C., on October 4, 2016, for the tenth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting.
John J. Norris Jr. New Managing Director, Washington Office

PR-1649E | Date: 09/26/2016 The Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan announces the appointment of Mr. John J. Norris Jr. as the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung October 3 to Provide U.S. Citizen Services

PR-1648E | Date: 09/16/2016 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Pingtung City October 3 to provide consular services.
AIT Offices to Close September 15 for Mid-Autumn Festival

PR-1647E | Date: 09/13/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in observance of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan.
Raymond F. Burghardt Makes His Final Visit to Taiwan as AIT Chairman

PR-1646E | Date: 09/12/2016 Raymond F. Burghardt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan, is visiting Taiwan from September 11 to 15, 2016.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Senior Policy Advisor for Water Ellen Gilinsky to Deliver Remarks at the Fourth Ocean and Taiwan Conference

PR-1645E | Date: 09/02/2016 Ellen Gilinsky, Senior Policy Advisor for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency, will visit Taiwan from September 2-4 to deliver remarks at the Fourth Ocean and Taiwan Conference.
AIT Brings Baton Rouge Mayor and Honolulu Managing Director to the 2016 Global Harbor Cities Forum in Kaohsiung

PR-1644E | Date: 09/02/2016 AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to co-sponsor the 2016 Global Harbor Cities Forum in Kaohsiung from September 6-8.
Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days in Taipei Commemorates 15th Anniversary of 9/11

PR-1643E | Date: 08/31/2016 The 2016 Daniel Pearl World Music Day in Taipei features a series of free outdoor concerts and events that will take place on Saturday, September 10 at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park
AIT Offices to Close September 5 for U.S. Labor Day

PR-1642E | Date: 08/30/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day in the United States
OneBeat 2016: 25 Musicians From Around the World Present Pioneering New Music Tour Focused on Theme of Migration

PR-1641E | Date: 08/18/2016 U.S. Department of State announces OneBeat 2016 fellows - 25 musicians from around the world, including a digital sound artist from Kaohsiung.
Sarah Fox Assumes Duties as Commercial Section Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office

PR-1640E | Date: 08/02/2016 Sarah Fox began her tenure as Commercial Section Chief of the American Institute in Taiwans Kaohsiung Branch Office on July 27, 2016.
AIT to Hold Annual Youth Camp Featuring Regional Cooperation

PR-1639E | Date: 07/28/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan will hold a regional youth camp at National Chengchi University from July 29 to 31.
U.S. Ambassador on Human Trafficking Issues to Visit Taiwan July 26-29

PR-1638E | Date: 07/25/2016 Susan Coppedge, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, is scheduled to visit Taiwan July 26-29, 2016.
AIT Announces Visit of U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator July 23-27, 2016

PR-1637E | Date: 07/23/2016 Danny Marti, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) in the Executive Office of the President, will visit Taiwan from July 23-27, 2016.
AIT to Launch "USA Weeks" at Far Eastern Department Stores

PR-1636E | Date: 06/29/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) together with our event partner Far Eastern Department Stores is pleased to announce the launch of "USA Weeks."
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Independence Day

PR-1635E | Date: 06/27/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
Art in AIT Call for Artwork

PR-1634E | Date: 06/24/2016 The AIT announced a call for artwork by young Taiwan artists to be featured at an Art Exhibition at the AIT Directors residence.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Speak at Energy Conference during Taiwan Visit, June 16-17

PR-1633E | Date: 06/14/2016 Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from June 16-17, 2016.
U.S. Department of State Announces 2016 Fishackathon Winner June 8, 2016

PR-1632E | Date: 06/14/2016 The U.S. Department of State announced on World Oceans Day that the global winner of the third annual Fishackathon was Team Akubic, from Taiwan.
AIT Director Moy Leading Taiwan Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit

PR-1631E | Date: 06/13/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy will lead a delegation from Taiwan to the third SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C.
USA Pavilion Emphasizes a More Balanced Diet at Food Taipei Show

PR-1630E | Date: 06/06/2016 Over 20 U.S. exhibitors will showcase a wide variety of food and beverage products at the USA Pavilion with an emphasis on healthier food options.
Senator John McCain to Lead U.S. Congressional Delegation to Taiwan June 5

PR-1629E | Date: 06/05/2016 Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, is leading a Congressional delegation to Taiwan on June 5.
AIT Offices to Close June 9 for Dragon Boat Festival

PR-1628E | Date: 06/02/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Arrive in Taiwan May 30, 2016

PR-1627E | Date: 05/30/2016 Representative Edward R. Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to arrive in Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close May 30 for Memorial Day

PR-1626E | Date: 05/26/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
Counter-Wildlife Trafficking Law Enforcement and Species Identification Capacity-Building Workshop for Taiwan

PR-1625E | Date: 05/25/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy joined Council of Agriculture Minister Tsao Chi-hung and Taipei Zoo Director James Chin at the opening session of the first-ever U.S.-Taiwan counter-wildlife trafficking technical workshop at the Taipei Zoo on May 25.
Statement on Taiwan’s Presidential Inauguration

PR-1624E | Date: 05/20/2016 The United States congratulates President Tsai Ing-wen on her inauguration as Taiwans fourth democratically elected president.
U.S. Department of Commerce Official to Lead U.S. Industry Leaders on Cyber Security Business Development Mission to the Asia-Pacific

PR-1623E | Date: 05/17/2016 U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Marcus Jadotte will visit Taiwan from May 22-24.
AIT Announces Delegation Representing the American People to Inauguration of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen

PR-1622E | Date: 05/07/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that it has organized a delegation representing the American people to attend the May 20, 2016, inauguration of Taiwan President-elect Tsai Ing-wen.
Fulbright Taiwan Program Increases Stipends, Expand Fields

PR-1621E | Date: 04/25/2016 The Fulbright Taiwan program is now accepting applications for academic exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
AIT Director Moy Helps Launch International Zika Laboratory Diagnosis Workshop

PR-1620E | Date: 04/13/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy attended the opening ceremony of the International Training Workshop on Laboratory Diagnosis for Zika on April 13, 2016.
AIT Managing Director Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. to Visit Taiwan April 10-16

PR-1619E | Date: 04/08/2016 Joseph R. Donovan, Jr., the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from April 10-16, 2016.
AIT and TECRO Agree to Cooperate on an International Expedited Traveler Initiative

PR-1618E | Date: 04/05/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office signed a joint statement signaling our intent to expand the U.S.s Global Entry program to include eligible Taiwan passport holders and Taiwans E-Gate program to include eligible U.S. passport holders.
AIT Director to Present Importer and Investor of the Year Awards at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung's Annual Gala

PR-1617E | Date: 04/01/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based Horizon Yachts and the Investor of the Year Award to Kaohsiung based Da Yang Seafood/LS Holdings Group.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Kurt Tong to Visit Taiwan from March 28-30

PR-1616E | Date: 03/24/2016 Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, will visit Taiwan from March 28-30.
Taipei Team Wins Best Soup at the Grand Finale of the United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge II

PR-1615E | Date: 03/24/2016 The chefs from Taipei's K.P. Chef's Factory won Best Soup at the Grand Finale of the United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge II in Tokyo, Japan.
AIT Offices to Close April 4-5 for Holidays

PR-1614E | Date: 03/22/2016 All AIT offices will be closed April 4-5 for Taiwan holidays.
Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues Senior Advisor Stephenie Foster to Visit Taiwan March 9-12

PR-1613E | Date: 03/09/2016 Stephenie Foster, Senior Advisor in the U.S. Secretary of State's Office of Global Women's Issues, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from March 9 to 12, 2016.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Nerissa J. Cook to Visit Taiwan March 8-10

PR-1612E | Date: 03/07/2016 Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, will visit Taiwan from March 8 to 10.
2016 Fishackathon to be Held in Taipei and Kaohsiung

PR-1611E | Date: 03/01/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the 2016 Fishackathon will take place in Taipei and Kaohsiung on Earth Day weekend from April 22-24, 2016
New York Hip Hop Band Soul Inscribed to Perform in Taiwan as part of the American Music Abroad Program

PR-1610E | Date: 02/26/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan is honored to present the New York based Hip Hop music group Soul Inscribed in Taipei, Taoyuan and Tainan March 3-9.
Senior U.S. EPA Official to Visit Taiwan to Launch "Kids Making Sense International" Environment Program

PR-1609E | Date: 02/16/2016 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs Jane Nishida will visit Taiwan on February 19 to promote U.S.-Taiwan cooperation through the International Environmental Partnership.
U.S. Assistance for Victims of Earthquake in Southern Taiwan

PR-1608E | Date: 02/07/2016 In support of the response to this natural disaster, AIT is pleased to present US$500,000 to the Taiwan Red Cross. This money, provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development, will be used to provide immediate assistance to households affected by the earthquake.
AIT Statement on Earthquake in Southern Taiwan

PR-1607E | Date: 02/06/2016 On behalf of the people of the United States, the American Institute in Taiwan offers our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to all of those affected by today's earthquake in southern Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close for Multiple Holidays in February

PR-1606E | Date: 02/04/2016 All AIT offices will be closed for multiple holidays in February.
Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Randy Berry to Visit Taiwan January 31-February 3

PR-1605E | Date: 01/29/2016 Randy Berry, the U.S. State Departments first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Persons, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from January 31 to February 3, 2016.
United States Begins Implementation of Changes to the Visa Waiver Program

PR-1604E | Date: 01/22/2016 The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015.
Ambassador Bill Burns, AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt to Travel to Taipei

PR-1603E | Date: 01/17/2016 As we have done previously following a Taiwan presidential election, the U.S. government has asked a senior statesman to travel in his private capacity to Taiwan.
Statement by U.S. State Department Spokesperson John Kirby On Taiwan's Election

PR-1602E | Date: 01/16/2016 The United States congratulates Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on her victory in Taiwans presidential election.
AIT Offices to Close January 18 for Holiday

PR-1601E | Date: 01/11/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on January 18 in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States.

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