January 2008

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一月一日     新年，放假
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January 1     New Year's Day.  Closed.
January 18   Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Closed.       

  1. Bergsten, C. Fred.
    The World Economy and the Outlook for the United States.
    Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics, December 5, 2007, 2 pages.  (pamphlet)
     "The world economy continues to expand robustly and thus provides an important buffer against significant cutbacks in US growth. Global expansion is running at about 5 percent for the fourth consecutive year in 2007. Despite all the risks and uncertainties, and even if the United States slows sharply, world growth is likely to approximate at least 4 percent in 2008 for the sixth consecutive year." (From Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics)

  2. Jeffery, Reuben, III.
     The United States and China: Opportunities for Global Leadership in the New Economy. 
    "As a U.S. Government representative at this conference, I thought it would be appropriate to provide an overview of U.S.-China relations, which I hope will provide some context for today's forum." (From the Department of State)

  3. Khanna, Tarun.
     "China+India: The Power of Two."
    Harvard Business Review, December 2007, pp. 60-69.  (article)
    "China and India, ancient allies and modern competitors, are rebuilding economic ties after almost five decades.  Consequently, multinational companies face the most challenging -- and potentially rewarding -- business landscape ever."

  4. Paulson, Henry M., Jr.
    Maintaining Forward Momentum in U.S.-China Economic Relations.
    Asia Society, December 5, 2007, 4 pages.  (pamphlet)
    "The SED is one valuable tool in combating protectionist sentiments and clarifying these misconceptions. In our actions in the SED and other bilateral dialogues, we have demonstrated that we welcome and encourage the rise of a prosperous and stable China." (From Department of Treasury)

  5. Zucker, Jeff.
     "Intellectual Property Protection as the Cornerstone of Economic Growth."
    Vital Speeches of the Day, December 2007, pp. 527-530. (article)
    "Today I want to address both the enormous scope of the counterfeiting threat we face and the increasingly clear steps we need to take to counter this profound threat to our economic security and to our health and safety." (From Vital Speeches of the Day)

  1. Bush, Richard C., III.
    U.S. - Taiwan Relations: What's the Problem?
    Brookings Institution, December 11, 2007, 7 pages. (pamphlet)
    "    We can examine a series of possible explanations and whether they ring true. Based on those explanations that are most compelling, we can then assess what will be needed to put U.S.-Taiwan relations on a sounder basis." (From Brookings Institution)

  2. Chollet, Derek and Tod Lindberg.
    "A Moral Core for U.S. Foreign Policy."
    Policy Review, December 2007 & January 2008, 11 pages.
     "The conclusion we come to is that while an idealistic foreign policy has become harder to defend politically, it is possible to construct a forward-looking, values-based agenda that both liberals and conservatives can support." (From the Hoover Institution)

  3. Christensen, Thomas.
     Roundtable Briefing With Taiwan Media. 
    (Taiwan Vote on U.N. Membership Troubling, U.S. Official Says)
    U.S. Department of State, December 6, 2007, 6 pages. (pamphlet)
    "In remarks to the Taiwan press in Washington December 6, Christensen stressed the close relationship the United States has with Taiwan and what he sees as their mutual interest in fostering 'stable and peaceful relations across the Taiwan Strait.' " (From USINFO)

  4. Glaser, Bonnie S.
     "Will Taiwan's Polls Bring Stability or War?"
    Global Forecast, November 14, 2007, pp. 15-17.  (article)
    "In March 2008, Taiwanese voters will go to the polls to directly elect a president for the fourth time in the Republic of China’s history. The United States has no favorite in the presidential race and will likely maintain strict neutrality, but it will nevertheless have important interests at stake. The issue for Washington is not which party or candidate will be in power, but rather what policies they will adopt. Preserving peaceful and stable relations between the mainland and Taiwan is a top priority. Strengthening U.S. ties with Taiwan, which have been badly frayed under Taiwan’s current president, Chen Shui-bian, is also important for American interests." (From CSIS)

  5. Romberg, Alan D.
     Future Cross-Strait Relations and a Possible Modus Vivendi.
    The Henry L. Stimson Center, December 3, 2007, 10 pages. (pamphlet)
    "Cross-Strait economic relations are robust, but there is stalemate on most political issues. Each side pretends to make acceptable offers, but both know that their proposals will be rejected. This is not merely frustrating, it is harmful to any effort to overcome existing mutual mistrust." (From The Henry L. Stimson Center)

  1. Kesler, Charles R.
    What Separation of Powers Means for Constitutional Government.
    The Heritage Foundation, December 17, 2007, 11 pages. (pamphlet)
    "It used to be expected, roughly speaking, that the Congress would pass laws, the President would execute them, and the Supreme Court would interpret them in individual cases. Increasingly, however, it is not the way the federal government operates." (From IIP)

  2. Lenski, Joe.
     Primary Problems: How Exit Pollsters Plan to Cope with a Super-Crowded Election Season.
    Pew Research Center, December 14, 2007, 9 pages.
    "From holiday distractions to winter weather, the people who will be measuring voters' preferences in primaries and caucuses around the nation will be dealing with unprecedented problems. Here's how they plan to do it." (From IIP)    　

 

  1. Leggett, Jane A.
    Climate Change: Science Update 2007.
    (CRS Report for Congress)
    Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, November 29, 2007, 14 pages.  (pamphlet)
    "This report summarizes highlights of new scientific research and assessments released in 2007 related to global warming." (From CRS Report)

  1.  「美台關係與兩岸關係的機會和挑戰。」
    ﹝美國在台協會處長楊甦棣中華歐亞基金會國際研討會演講詞﹞
     "Opportunities and Challenges in U.S. - Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations."
    (Remarks by AIT Director Stephen M. Young at the FICS Conference)
    OT-0719, December 3, 2007, 11 pages.
    "Time will not be on the side of either Taiwan or the PRC if cross-Strait conflict breaks out.  On the other hand, time will be on the side of both parties if they are able to resolve differences and determine their relationship in a peaceful manner." (From AIT)

  2. Roundtable Briefing with Taiwan Media.
    Thomas Christensen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian Affairs.
    OT-0720, December 6, 2007, 15 pages.
    "We're opposed to unilateral moves to change the status quo by either side of the Taiwan Strait. Anything that makes Taiwan stronger and safer is good for the United States and good for the people of Taiwan. Anything that places Taiwan's peace and stability at risk, on the other hand, also runs directly against the interests of the United States and, we believe, runs against the interests of the people of Taiwan." (From AIT)

  3. Press Roundtable AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt, Taipei.
    OT-0721, December 11, 2007, 12 pages.
    "The U.S. will maintain its One China policy based on the three U.S.-PRC communiques and the Taiwan Relations Act.  Our policy has helped to guarantee Taiwan's security, protect its democracy, and underpin its phenomenal economic growth.  That policy has been durable for three decades under seven U.S. administrations, and we're not going to change it now." (From AIT)

  1. November 14
     Educational Advisers Discuss Studying in the United States.
    8 pages.
    "Professor Rae Lan of Soochow University's Department of English and Clarence Fu, EdUSA Advisor with the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, participated in a USINFO Webchat organized by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on studying in the United States." (From USINFO)

  2. November 19
     Expert Discusses Text Messaging in Political Campaigns.
    7 pages.
    "In a fast-paced technological environment, every political candidate is looking for an edge on how to mobilize voters. Please join Matt Bieber of Mobile Commons, a mobile messaging software firm, to discuss the way political campaigns are using targeted text messaging and other new media techniques to reach, influence and interact with young voters in the United States and abroad."

  3. December 3
     Doctoral Student Discusses Achieving Success Despite Disability.
    6 pages.
    "On the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons, Ud din will discuss how he has overcome challenges to be a successful doctoral candidate, and how he successfully applied to the Ph.D. program. He also will describe his impression of advanced study in the United States, list the characteristics he believes are necessary to be a good student and discuss his future career aspirations."

  4. December 5
     Magazine Editor Hofmann Raises Awareness of AIDS Epidemic.
    7 pages.
     "Regan will discuss HIV/AIDS stigma, both in the US and internationally. She will also talk about and share photos from her traveling U.S. Speaker program this summer, where she discussed various issues with audiences in Taiwan, Australia, and Vietnam."

  5. December 6
     State's Goldberger Discusses Steps After Annapolis Conference.
    9 pages.
    "The U.S.-hosted conference in Annapolis, Maryland, marked the beginning of a new, serious and substantial effort to achieve peace in the Middle East. The U.S. government is engaged on three mutually reinforcing tracks: supporting progress in political talks, assisting with Palestinian institutional capacity-building, and encouraging tangible improvements on the ground in line with the Israeli and Palestinian road map Phase I commitments."

  6. December 3-7
     Ambassador Vasquez Travels in Mozambique, Highlights U.S. Aid.
    6 pages.
     "Ambassador Gaddi Vasquez, the eighth U.S. representative to the United Nations agencies in Rome, traveled to rural communities in Mozambique December 3-7, highlighting U.S. support for humanitarian and agricultural partnership programs in a USINFO travel blog."

  7. December 13
     Embassy Official Discusses Aid to Bangladesh After Cyclone Sidr.
    7 pages.
    "Please join Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Geeta Pasi and members of the Embassy who will answer questions about the interagency effort by the United States to provide aid to Bangladesh in the wake of Cyclone Sidr."

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January 3 , 2008  
                                 

After Annapolis: The U.S. Commitment to the Palestinian People
January 8, 2008 Media Making Change: New Media Versus Old Media
January 10, 2008 Media Making Change: New Media and U.S. Politics
January 22, 2008 Media Making Change: New Technology, New Voices

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