Chen takes Democratic Progressive Party helm again

The China Post - President Chen Shui-bian resumed yesterday the chairmanship of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and announced that Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Cho Jung-tai would be appointed as the party's new secretary-general. Full Story

October 10 celebrations held islandwide today

The China Post - Gatherings and large-scale fireworks shows in Taipei and southern Pingtung plus a concert in central Taiwan will be among the highlights of this year's Double Ten National Day festivities, in addition to a mass rally and military review at the Presidential Plaza today. Full Story

Taiwan tycoon Guo donates NT$200 mil. to stray dog relief

The China Post - Hon Hai Group Chairman Terry Guo will donate a total of NT$200 million (US$6 million) over the next three years to National Taiwan University's (NTU) stray animal relief program, the largest single pledge to an organization towards an animal welfare cause in Taiwan's history, local media reported yesterday. Full Story

Visitors to Japan will be fingerprinted, photographed

The China Post - Visitors entering Japan will be required to have their fingerprints and photos taken beginning Nov. 20 as part of a comprehensive program designed to prevent terrorist activity and safeguard travelers' safety, the Japanese Ministry of Justice announced yesterday in the presence of media and travel agency executives in Taiwan. Full Story

American, Filipino held over murder of broke

The China Post - Kaohsiung City police have detained an American and his Filipino girlfriend for questioning in connection with the death of cram school teacher broker, Chiu Mei-yun, whose body was found inside a large garbage bag on Saturday. Full Story

NT$100 bills in markets more bacteria-ridden than toilet seats

The China Post - A Consumers' Foundation (CF) survey on NT$100 bills collected in a traditional market found that 75 percent of the bills contained the bacteria Staphylococcal known to cause food poisoning and infections in other parts of the body and 17 percent of sampled bills contained E. coli. Full Story

CPA unveils 2008 working schedule for public servants

The China Post - The Central Personnel Administration (CPA) announced yesterday the working schedule for all government agencies and schools for 2008. Full Story