Commentary: Taiwan Election Results 2012
Commentary: Taiwan Election Results: President Ma Wins a Second Term (Arlington, Virginia, January 15, 2012) Commentary by Rupert Hammond-Chambers Yesterday, January 14, Taiwan held its presidential and legislative elections. President Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang (KMT) won a second term in office with 51.6% of the total vote, out-dueling his principal opponent Tsai Ing-wen of […]
Council Chairman Travels to Taiwan – January 2012
On January 14, 2012, Council Chairman Paul Wolfowitz traveled to Taiwan to observe the country’s 2012 Presidential and Legislative elections.
President’s Report: The US-Taiwan Business Council & U.S.-Taiwan Relations 2011
President’s Report: The US-Taiwan Business Council & U.S.-Taiwan Relations 2011 (Arlington, Virginia, January 5, 2012) Report by Rupert Hammond-Chambers The Taiwan Political Environment In the lead-up to the January 14, 2012 presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan, the campaigning has been intense and rhetoric-prone. However, at least by Taiwan standards it has been a relatively […]
Council President Travels to Taiwan – November 2011
On November 10-18, 2011, Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers traveled to Taiwan to meet with Council members, Taiwan government officials, and Taiwan business leaders.
Commentary: AIA Report Underscores Importance of F-16C/D Sale to Taiwan
Commentary: Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Report Underscores Importance of F-16C/D Sale to Taiwan (Arlington, Virginia, October 27, 2011) Special Commentary by Rupert Hammond-Chambers In an important new report on behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), economist Dr. Stephen Fuller at George Mason University concludes that the U.S. economy is at risk of losing over […]
Council Chairman and Council President Travel to Taiwan – October 2011
On October 17-22, 2011, Council Chairman Paul Wolfowitz and President Rupert Hammond-Chambers traveled to Taiwan to meet with Council members, Taiwan government officials, and Taiwan business leaders.