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Women's anger over court's ruling
Two women perform a skit at a news conference held in Taipei Thursday by a feminist group to criticize a district court's acquittal of a man who was charged with committing an obscene act. He was accused of grasping women's breasts against their will in public. The group said the judges who handed down the ruling should take a course on gender rights. CNA photo, Thursday, July 3, 2008l.
 
Some Control Yuan nominees may be rejected: KMT lawmakers
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Some candidates nominated by President Ma Ying-jeou for Control Yuan posts may be rejected by the legislature, a ruling Kuomintang lawmaker who took in the party's legislative panel reviewing qualifications of all nominees said Thursday. 
Chile new market for fresh Taiwanese litchis
Panama City, July 3 (CNA) Chile became a new market for fresh Taiwanese litchis, as the first shipment of the fruit exported to the South American country turned out to be very popular in the Chilean market, Republic of China Representative to Chile Ko Jai-son said Thursday. 
Yunlin County to sell Halal-certified chicken products to Muslims
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Yunlin County in southern Taiwan will market chicken products recognized by an Islamic food certification to Muslims worldwide, a local official said Wednesday. 
Weekend charter flights set milestone in cross-strait ties: official
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) The launch of weekend direct charter flights between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will open a new page in cross-strait exchanges and represents President Ma Ying-jeou's fulfillment of his first campaign promise, the minister of transportation and communications said Thursday. 
CNA daybook for July 4, 2008
1. Event: Vice Premier Chiu Cheng-hsiung attending inaugural ceremony for cross-strait weekend charter flights. Date and Time: 09:00 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2008. Place: Hualien Airport, No.1, Airport Road, Jiali, Hsincheng township, Hualien County. Press Contact: Tel. (03)-8210768. 2. Event: President Ma Ying-jeou meeting with former Peru President Alejandro Toledo. Date and Time: 09:00 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2008. Place: Presidential Office, No. 122, Chingqing S. Road, Sec. 1, Taipei City.  Press Contact: Tel. 3211-3731. 3. Event: Lawmakers holding confirmation vote on Control Yuan nominees. Date and Time: 09:00 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2008. Place: Legislative Yuan conference hall, No.1, Chongshan S. Road, Taipei City. Press Contact: Tel.2358-5858. 4. Event: Shao Qiwei, president of the Beijing-based Cross Strait Tourism Exchange Association, arrives in Taiwan via an Air China flight to mark the landmark launch of cross-strait weekend charters. Date and Time: 01:00 p.m., Friday, July 4, 2008. Place: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, No. 9, Airport S. Road, Tayuan township, Taoyuan County. Press Contact: Tel. 03-398-3728. 5. Event: Concert marking first anniversary of Maokong Gondola and welcoming its 5 millionth passenger. Date and Time: 06:00 p.m., Friday, July 4, 2008. Place: Taipei City Zoo parking lot, No. 30, Xinguang Road, Sec. 2, Maza district, Taipei City. Organizers: Taipei Mass Rapid Transit Corp. Press Contact: Tel. 02-2181-2345. Disclaimer:  
U.S. encouraged by Taiwan-China direct flights: AIT Chief
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) The United States is encouraged by Taiwan's opening up to Chinese tourists and direct weekend flights, and is looking forwards to strengthening relations with Taiwan, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) director Stephen Young said Thursday.
President extends respect to French President
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou extended his admiration for French President Nicolas Sarkozy Thursday, saying that they share the same values on promoting harmony among different ethnic groups.
Some Control Yuan nominees may be rejected: KMT lawmakers
Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Some candidates nominated by President Ma Ying-jeou for Control Yuan posts may be rejected by the legislature, a ruling Kuomintang lawmaker who took in the party's legislative panel reviewing qualifications of all nominees said Thursday.
U.S. encouraged by Taiwan-China direct flights: AIT Chief
President extends respect to French President
Some Control Yuan nominees may be rejected: KMT lawmakers
750 Chinese to visit Taiwan on maiden weekend charters
President calls for concerted efforts to strive for Taiwan
Panama repatriates Taiwanese ship captain convicted of murder
Yunlin County to sell Halal-certified chicken products to Muslims
2008 Taoyuan Lotus Festival to open
Alishan Tsou tribal dance shows planned for Chinese tourists
National symbols not to be removed from tourist spots: premier
 
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