The United States and Taiwan to Launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations
The United States and Taiwan to Launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations | PR-1906E | March 19, 2019 Read More»
The Visit of U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, March 10-13, 2019
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback from the U.S. Department of State will visit Taiwan on March 10-13 to attend the 2019 Regional Religious Freedom Forum called “A Civil Society Dialogue on Securing Religious Freedom in the Indo-Pacific Region.” | PR-1905 | March 10, 2019 Read More»
U.S. Exchange Opportunity for Emerging NGO Leaders in Taiwan
In honor of the “AIT@40 Shared Values Month,” AIT is pleased to announce that the Professional Fellows Program funded by U.S. State Department is now open for applications from Taiwan until March 30. | March 08, 2019 | PR-1904 Read More»
AIT Announces March as AIT@40 Shared Values Month
AIT is pleased to announce that March is AIT@40 Shared Values Month… Our shared values - including democracy, tolerance, freedom, pluralism, and equality under the law - are one of the strongest ties that binds the United States and Taiwan. | PR-1903E | March 1, 2019 Read More»
AIT Officially Launches an Instagram Account
AIT is happy to announce that we have officially launched an official Instagram account. AIT has found interactions with our more that 107K Facebook friends to be both rewarding and instructive. We hope that Instagram will provide an additional platform to communicate with and learn from our friends in Taiwan. | PR-1902E | February 20, ... Read More»
“AIT@40: Strong Foundation, Bright Future”: Celebrating the 40th of TRA and AIT
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), proudly announces the launch of a yearlong campaign called AIT@40. This campaign will celebrate 40 years of friendship and partnership between the United States and Taiwan since the signing of the ... Read More»
AIT Offices to Close December 24 and 25 for Holiday
All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. | PR-1850 | December 20, 2018 Read More»
Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) International Workshop Held on December 14
AIT co-hosted with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) International Workshop on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. | PR-1849E | December 14, 2018 Read More»
U.S. and Taiwan Lead Regional Workshop on Public-Private Disaster Response Cooperation
From December 11-13 the United States and Taiwan convened disaster management professionals from 12 countries across the Indo-Pacific to explore ways to better integrate the private, civil, and public sectors into disaster response. | PR-1848E | December 13, 2018 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close December 5 in Honor of Former President George H. W. Bush
AIT Offices to Close December 5 in Honor of Former President George H. W. Bush | PR-1847E | December 4, 2018 Read More»
Condolence Book for Late U.S. President George H. W. Bush at AIT American Center
Condolence Book for Late U.S. President George H. W. Bush at AIT American Center | PR-1846E | December 3, 2018 Read More»
Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Trade Ties a Focus of U.S. Department of Commerce Visit December 3-4
U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Ian Steff will visit Taiwan, December 3-4 to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan trade ties. | PR-1845E | December 3, 2018 Read More»
USDEC Partnered with NKUHT to Launch USA Cheese Specialist™ Certification Program
The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the launch of USA Cheese Specialist™ Certification Program in Taiwan. This program is an industry-academic partnership between the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT). | PR-1844E | November 9, 2018 Read More»
2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange
2018 OPEN DOORS REPORT: Taiwan students in USA increase for third consecutive year; Number of U.S. students in Taiwan also grows. According to the 2018 Open Doors Report, there were 22,454 Taiwan students enrolled at U.S. institutions, an increase of 4.4 percent over the prior year. | PR-1843 | November 14, 2018 Read More»
AIT Celebrates 2018 International Education Week, November 12th-16th, 2018
AIT Celebrates 2018 International Education Week, November 12th-16th, 2018 | PR-1842E | November 9, 2018 Read More»
Taiwan Commissions Two U.S. Perry-class Frigates
Taiwan Commissions Two U.S. Perry-class Frigates | PR-1841E | November 8, 2018 Read More»
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan November 4-10, 2018
Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from November 4 to 10, 2018. This is Ambassador Moriarty’s fifth trip to Taiwan since his appointment as AIT Chairman. | PR-1840E | November 5, 2018 Read More»
PRC State-owned Company, Taiwan Company, and Three Individuals Charged with Economic Espionage
The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury indicted a state-owned enterprise of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), a Taiwan company, and three individuals, charging them with crimes related to a conspiracy to steal, convey, and possess stolen trade secrets of an American semiconductor company for the benefit of a state-owned enterprise ... Read More»
Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Team Coming to Taiwan
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in conjunction with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will conduct a second mobile Global Entry enrollment event in Taipei, Taiwan. The event is to be held at AIT on December 3-6, 2018. | PR-1838E | October 25, 2018 Read More»
Results of Taipei 2018 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon)
This year’s theme was “Space and Earth.” At the close of the 48-hour event, Team Light Wonder won the first place cash award of NT$80,000. | PR-1837E | October 23, 2018 Read More»
AIT Expresses Condolences to Victims of the Taiwan Railway Accident
We are deeply saddened by the train derailment in Yilan County, Taiwan. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families of those affected. | PR-1836E | October 22, 2018 Read More»
Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby to Visit Taiwan October 16-21
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Busby is visiting Taiwan from October 16-21, 2018. This is Mr. Busby's first trip to Taiwan. His visit will include remarks at an international workshop on Defending Democracy through Media Literacy, which will be held October 18-19 under the auspices of the U.S.-Taiwan Global Cooperation Training Framework.” | PR-1835E ... Read More»
The Visit of U.S. EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida, October 11-12, 2018
“U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida will visit Taiwan on October 11-12 to attend the Yushan Forum and advance U.S.-Taiwan cooperation through the International Environmental Partnership (IEP), a joint multi-year effort of the U.S. EPA and Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration. | PR-1834E | October 11, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Visited Taiwan for Routine Consultations
Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), visited Taiwan on September 25, 2018 for one day of routine consultations with counterparts. | PR-1833E | September 25, 2018 Read More»
2018 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon)
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is partnering with the National Space Organization, Chunghwa Telecom, Taipei City Government, the National Taiwan Normal University, and American Innovation Center to host the 2018 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan. The hackathon will be held from October 19-21 and registration is now open. | PR-1832E | September ... Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung Oct 17 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung Oct 17 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens | PR-1831E | September 21, 2018 Read More»
17th Daniel Pearl World Music Day Concert Celebrates Social Inclusion and Press Freedom
The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 2018 Daniel Pearl World Music Day (DPMD) on Sunday, September 23, 2018 to honor American journalist Daniel Pearl’s legacy and to promote press freedom and tolerance, two shared values between the United States and Taiwan. | PR-1830 | September 20, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Delegation Visits Taiwan for Trade Discussions
A delegation of U.S. government officials, led by Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Affairs Terry McCartin, traveled to Taiwan from September 12-18 for discussions on the full range of trade and investment issues of importance to the United States and Taiwan. | PR-1829 | September 20, 2018 Read More»
Taiwan Renews GLOBE Participation After a Rewarding First Five Years
Taiwan Renews GLOBE Participation After a Rewarding First Five Years | PR-1828E | September 10, 2018 Read More»
Queen of Boston Bakeries Presents Authentic American Treats to Taiwan
Queen of Boston Bakeries Presents Authentic American Treats to Taiwan | PR-1827E | September 4, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Coast Guard Awards 12 of Taiwan’s Shipping Companies for Rescue Assistance on the High Seas
AIT congratulates the 12 shipping companies in Taiwan that received awards this year from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (Amver) ship safety and rescue program. | PR-1826E | August 28, 2018 Read More»
AIT Director Brent Christensen’s Meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen
AIT Director Brent Christensen met with President Tsai Ing-wen for the first time since assuming duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan. | PR-1825E | August 23, 2018 Read More»
William Brent Christensen Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan
William Brent Christensen Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan | PR-1824 | August 11, 2018 Read More»
AIT Invites You to a Musical Encounter with NYO-USA at the Taichung and Nangang Taiwan High Speed Rail Stations
The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America’s (NYO-USA), a group 106 of America’s finest young musicians aged 16-19, will visit Taiwan from July 22 to 24, 2018, as the first stop on their 2018 Asia Tour. | PR-1823E | July 12, 2018 Read More»
Senior U.S. EPA Official to Visit Taiwan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida will visit Taiwan on July 12 to meet with Taiwan officials and students to promote U.S.-Taiwan cooperation through the International Environmental Partnership (IEP). | PR-1822 | July 11, 2018 Read More»
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Director Darryl N. Johnson
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) notes with sadness the passing of Ambassador Darryl N. Johnson, who passed away on June 24, 2018 in Seattle, WA. | PR-1821 | July11, 2018 Read More»
Amanda Mansour Assumes Duties as AIT’s Spokesperson
Amanda Mansour assumed duties as the Spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on July 5, 2018. | PR-1820 | July 5, 2018 Read More»
Bridging English Learning Gaps in Taiwan with Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
The American Institute in Taiwan congratulates Taiwan Fulbright alumni on the completion of their year-long Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project “Reviving Low Achievers’ Learning by PASSION-FB.” | PR-1819 | July 3, 2018 Read More»
William Brent Christensen Announced as Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. William Brent Christensen as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. Kin W. Moy, beginning summer 2018. | PR-1818 | June 27, 2018 Read More»
Raymond Greene Assumes Duties as Deputy Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan
Raymond Greene assumed duties as the Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on June 21, 2018. | PR-1817E | June 22, 2018 Read More»
Taiwan Delegation Gears Up for 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit
The American Institute in Taiwan today announced that 120 delegates representing 60 companies from industries across Taiwan will travel to Washington, DC, to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 20-22. | PR-1816E | June 19, 2018 Read More»
AIT and Far Eastern Department Stores to Launch “America Weeks”
The American Institute in Taiwan, together with our event partner Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd., is pleased to announce the launch of “America Weeks” from June 14 to June 26, 2018. | PR-1815E | June 13, 2018 Read More»
AIT Dedicates New Office Complex in Taipei
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) officially dedicated its new office complex in Taipei today. AIT Chairman James Moriarty, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce, Overseas Buildings Office Principal Deputy Director Ambassador William Moser, and AIT Director Kin W. Moy all delivered remarks at the dedication ... Read More»
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan June 10-16
Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from June 10 to 16, 2018. | PR-1813E | June 11, 2018 Read More»
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce to Visit Taiwan June 10-14
Marie Royce, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, is visiting Taiwan June 10-14, 2018, to participate in a dedication ceremony for the American Institute in Taiwan’s new office complex and to promote educational and cultural partnerships. | PR-1812 | June 10, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan June 1, 2018
U.S. Senator David Perdue, who represents the state of Georgia, will lead a Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan on June 1, 2018 | PR-1811E | June 1, 2018 Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Penghu May 15 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
Representatives of the AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Penghu on May 15, 2018 to provide those consular services and answer questions. PR-1810E | 2018年05月08日 Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan April 1-3, 2018
Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan on April 1-3, 2018. | PR-1809E | Date: March 30, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan March 26-28, 2018
Representative Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will visit Taiwan March 26-28, 2018. | PR-1808E | Date: March 26, 2018 Read More»
United States Department of Commerce Official Ian Steff to Visit Taiwan March 22-27
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing Ian Steff is visiting Taiwan from March 22-27. | PR-1807E | Date: March 22, 2018 Read More»
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alex Wong to Taiwan March 20-22, 2018
Alex Wong, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, will visit Taiwan on March 20-22, 2018. | PR-1806E | Date: March 20, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan March 12
Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), will visit Taiwan on March 12, 2018. | PR-1805E | Date: March 12, 2018 Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan February 20-22, 2018
Senator James Inhofe of the Senate Armed Services Committee will lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan from February 20-22, 2018. | PR-1804 | February 20, 2018 Read More»
AIT Co-sponsors 2018 Fu-Jen University Jazz Camp
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to co-sponsor the Third Annual 2018 Fu-Jen Catholic University Jazz Camp and Kinmen Outreach Program, featuring U.S. jazz musicians who will serve as mentors for local musicians and perform with them at several local concerts. | PR-1803E | Date: January 31, 2018 Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung February 1 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on Thursday, February 1, 2018 to provide consular services for U.S. citizens. | PR-1802E | Date: January 24, 2018 Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung January 22 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on January 22 to provide consular services. | PR-1801E | Date: January 03, 2018 Read More»
2018 Fishackathon to be Held in Taipei and Kaohsiung
The 2018 Fishackathon, an event for coders and science enthusiasts to work on solutions for more sustainable fishing and aquaculture, will take place in both Taipei and Kaohsiung on February 3-4, 2018. | PR-1751E | Date: December 22, 2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close December 25 for Christmas Day
All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. | PR-1750E | Date: December 18, 2017 Read More»
Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Team Coming to Taiwan
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in conjunction with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will be conducting a Global Entry enrollment event in Taipei, January 18 – 24, 2018. Taiwan passports holders and U.S. citizens in Taiwan can take advantage of this event to interview with CBP in Taiwan and conveniently join Global Entry. ... Read More»
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan December 10-16
Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from December 10 to 16, 2017. | PR-1748E | Date: December 11, 2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 23 for Thanksgiving Day
All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. | PR-1747E | Date: November 20, 2017 Read More»
2017 OPEN DOORS REPORT: For third year, Taiwan is 7th largest source of international students in the United States
For a third year, Taiwan was the seventh largest source of international students in the United States. The total number of Taiwan students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities also increased for the second year in a row. | PR-1746E | Date: November 15, 2017 Read More»
Consumer Product Safety Commission Acting Chairman Buerkle to Visit Taiwan November 15-17
Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), will visit Taiwan November 15-17 for meetings with Taiwan Authorities and to launch a joint training on toy safety. | PR-1745 | November 15, 2017 Read More»
One-Handed Guitarist Tony Memmel and His Band Bring SING FOR LOVE Concerts to Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung
The American Institute in Taiwan is honored to present the legendary one-handed guitarist Tony Memmel and His Band in Taipei, Tainan and Kaohsiung from December 1-3, 2017. | PR-1744E | Date: November 15, 2017 Read More»
Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade with the U.S. Small Business Administration to Visit Taiwan
Eugene Cornelius, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will visit Taiwan November 13-18, 2017, to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. | PR-1743E | Date: November 13, 2017 Read More»
AIT Celebrates 2017 International Education Week November 13th-17th, 2017
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 13th to 17th, 2017. During IEW, AIT will host and participate in many education-related events. | PR-1742 | November 9, 2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 10 for Veterans Day
All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States. | PR-1741E | Date: November 6, 2017 Read More»
AIT, U.S., and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate the Expansion of Trusted Traveler Programs
At a ceremony October 31 at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global (CBP) Entry Enrollment Center in Washington D.C., CBP Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Representative Stanley Kao, AIT Managing Director John Norris, and U.S. Department of State Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Stone, ... Read More»
Taiwan Joins Global Entry
On November 1, the 5th anniversary of the Visa Waiver Program in Taiwan, Taiwan will join a select group, becoming the 12th partner worldwide, whose passport holders are eligible to enroll in Global Entry. | PR-1739E | Date: October 26, 2017 Read More»
AIT Managing Director John J. Norris Jr. to Visit Taiwan October 23-28
Mr. John J. Norris Jr., the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is scheduled to visit Taiwan from October 23-28, 2017. | PR-1738 | October 24, 2017 Read More»
Daniel Russel, Senior Fellow at Asia Society, to Visit Taiwan October 22-25
Daniel Russel, Diplomat in Residence and Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute, will visit Taiwan October 22-25, 2017. | PR-1737 | October 22, 2017 Read More»
Peter McSharry Assumes Duties as Branch Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
Peter McSharry assumed his position as Branch Public Affairs Officer of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office on October 19, 2017. | PR-1736 | October 20, 2017 Read More»
Small Business Administration Deputy Associate Administrator Michele Schimpp to Visit Taiwan October 11-12 to Attend Yushan Forum
Michele Schimpp, Deputy Associate Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation, will visit Taiwan October 11-12 to deliver remarks at the Yushan Forum. | PR-1735E | Date: October 11, 2017 Read More»
AIT Co-Sponsors the 2017 Women Make Waves Film Festival
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is delighted to collaborate with the Taiwan Women’s Film Association in support of the 2017 Women Make Waves Film Festival (WMWFF). The Festival will run from October 13-22 at Spot-Huashan Cinema in Taipei. | PR-1734 | October 5, 2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close October 9-10 for Holiday
All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10 in observance of Columbus Day in the United States and Double Ten Day in Taiwan. | PR-1733 | October 5, 2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close October 4 for Mid-Autumn Festival
All AIT offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 4 in observance of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan. | PR-1732 | Date: 09/29/2017 Read More»
U.S. Department of State and espnW Join Forces for the Annual Global Sports Mentoring Program
From September 25 to October 31, seventeen international delegates and American sports sector mentors will take part in the annual U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program. | PR-1731E | Date: 09/22/2017 Read More»
Administrator Pruitt and Minister Lee of Taiwan EPA Renew Environmental Partnership Addressing Environmental Challenges in Asia and Around the World
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt met with Minister Ying-Yuan Lee from EPA Taiwan (EPAT) under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), to mark the renewal of the environmental partnership that addresses Asian regional and global environmental ... Read More»
16th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day in Taipei: Free Concert Promotes “Harmony for Humanity”
The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 2017 Daniel Pearl World Music Day music festival, joining concerts around the world celebrating the power of music to draw people together. | PR-1729E | Date: 09/05/2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 4 for U.S. Labor Day
All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day in the United States. | PR-1728E | Date: 08/31/2017 Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 30-September 2, 2017
Representative Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan August 30-September 2, 2017. | PR-1726E | Date: 08/30/2017 Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 25-26, 2017
Representative Robert Wittman will lead a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan from August 25-26, 2017. | PR-1726E | Date: 08/25/2017 Read More»
Mark Petry Assumes Duties as AIT’s Agricultural Section Chief
Mark Petry has assumed duties as the Agricultural Section Chief at the American Institute in Taiwan. PR-1725E | Date: 08/24/2017 Read More»
Eric Aldrich Assumes Duties as AIT American Center Director
Eric Aldrich began his tenure as the Cultural Affairs Officer in the Public Diplomacy Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on August 8, 2017. Mr. Aldrich concurrently serves as Director of AIT’s American Center, responsible for strengthening educational and cultural ties between the United States and Taiwan | PR-1723 | August 14, 2017 Read More»
Matthew O’Connor Assumes Duties as Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
AIT Kaohsiung’s new Branch Chief Matthew O'Connor has arrived! A native of Maryland, Mr. O’Connor speaks Mandarin and Japanese, and previously worked in the Economic Section of AIT/Taipei. | PR-1723 | August 3, 2017 Read More»
Suzanne Wong Assumes Duties as Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
Suzanne Wong assumed the position of Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office in July 2017. | PR-1722E | Date: 07/13/2017 Read More»
Jesse Curtis Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Diplomacy Section Chief
Jesse Curtis has assumed duties as the Public Diplomacy Section Chief for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). | PR-1721E | Date: 07/11/2017 Read More»
2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero
AIT is honored to announce that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has awarded Allison Lee, the Secretary General and founder of the Yilan Migrant Fishermen Union, the State Department’s 2017 “TIP Report Hero Acting to End Modern Slavery Award.” | PR-1720E | Date: 06/28/2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Independence Day
All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day in the United States. | PR-1719E | Date: 06/26/2017 Read More»
Taipei Team Wins First Place in the World’s Largest Hackathon
AIT is proud to announce that the Taiwan team, Space Bar, won first place in the global competition for "Best Mission Concept" in the 2017 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon. | PR-1718E | Date: 06/16/2017 Read More»
Taiwan Delegation Gearing Up for 2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit
AIT Director Kin Moy announced that 84 companies from a variety of industries across Taiwan will be travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 18-20, 2017. | PR-1717 | June 13, 2017 Read More»
Welcome to the Food Taipei USA Pavilion
AIT's Agricultural Trade Office welcomes Taiwan food manufacturers, foodservice buyers and chefs to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2017 Taipei International Food Show. PR-1716E | Date: 06/08/2017 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close May 29-30 for Holiday
PR-1715E | Date: 05/23/2017 All AIT offices will be closed on May 29 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States and on May 30 in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan. Read More»
AIT and Taiwan’s NDC Co-host Smart Technology Symposium
PR-1714E | Date: 04/26/2017 As part of their on-going efforts under the Digital Economy Forum, AIT and Taiwans National Development Council co-hosted on April 25 a Smart Technology Symposium at the Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency headquarters in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Read More»
Smithsonian Institution Scholars Visit Taiwan
PR-1713E | Date: 04/26/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is honored to collaborate with Taiwan's Ministry of Culture to co-host two Smithsonian Institution Scholars to visit Taiwan and conduct a series of outreach programs. Read More»
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan April 23-29
PR-1712E | Date: 04/23/2017 Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from April 23 to 29, 2017. Read More»
AIT Deputy Director to Present Importer and Investor of the Year Awards
PR-1711E | Date: 04/18/2017 AIT Deputy Director Robert Forden will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based E United Group. Read More»
“America’s Literary Landscape Exhibition” Opens at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature
PR-1710E | Date: 04/07/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature announced the opening of "America's Literary Landscape" at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature on April 7. Read More»
2017 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon Kicks off in Taipei
PR-1709E | Date: 04/06/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) along with the Ministry of Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, and the Department of Information Technology of Taipei City Government will host the NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan for the first time. Read More»
AIT Holds Technology Licensing Expert Dialogue
PR-1708E | Date: 03/30/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, co-hosted a "Technology Licensing Expert Dialogue". Read More»
AIT Offices to Close April 3 – 4 for Holidays
PR-1707E | Date: 03/28/2017 AIT offices will be closed on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4, in observance of Children's Day and Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan. Read More»
AIT and TECRO Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Cooperation
PR-1706E | Date: 03/22/2017 On February 22, 2017, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on combatting intellectual property infringement and trade fraud crimes. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close February 20 for President’s Day
PR-1705E | Date: 02/14/2017 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 27 to February 1 for Lunar New Year Holidays
PR-1704E | Date: 01/25/2017 All AIT offices will be closed January 27 to February 1 in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays in Taiwan. Read More»
AIT co-sponsors 2017 Jazz Camp at Fu-Jen University
PR-1703E | Date: 01/20/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the Second Annual 2017 Fu-Jen Catholic University Jazz Camp. Read More»
Jazz Fusion Group Jonathan Scales Fourchestra to Perform in Taiwan as part of the American Music Abroad Program
PR-1702E | Date: 01/19/2017 The American Steelpan Jazz Fusion group Jonathan Scales Fourchestra will tour Taipei, New Taipei, Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung from February 9-15. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
PR-1701E | Date: 01/11/2017 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday in the United States. Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 1 for New Year’s Day
All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2016 in observance of New Year’s Day in Taiwan. This includes the Consular Section, the Commercial Section, the Agricultural Trade Office, the American Center and the AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office. All offices will re-open on January 4 at the usual ... Read More»
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Joint Statement on the
Senior representatives from the United States and Taiwan authorities, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), held the Digital Economy Forum in Taipei on December 2, 2015, recognizing the importance of the Internet to promoting future sustainable and inclusive global ... Read More»
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). Read More»
AIT Supports IPR Protection Theme in the Kaohsiung Film Festival 2015
The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to welcome the participation of the Motion Picture Association (MPA) as a co-organizer of the Kaohsiung Film Festival 2015. The MPA will join Taiwan partners in conducting a one-day workshop on October 29 for Taiwan filmmakers and film industry representatives from the Asia Pacific region ... Read More»
John Slover Assumes Duties as Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
John Slover began his tenure as Public Affairs Officer of the American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT’s) Kaohsiung Branch Office on September 15, 2015. Mr. Slover has previously served as a Foreign Service Officer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Before joining the Foreign Service, he worked as a composer in Shanghai, China. ... Read More»
AIT Co-organizes the Seventh Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum
The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung University (NPTU), is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on Friday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the 85 Sky Tower Hotel in Kaohsiung City. The Forum will address developments in the U.S.-Taiwan commercial relationship as well ... Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close for Christmas
PR-1669E | Date: 12/19/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close December 26 for Christmas Day
PR-1669E | 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 Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT Announces 2016 English Business Writing Contest Winners
PR-1666E | Date: 12/09/2016 The The American Institute in Taiwan's Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 English Business Writing Contest. Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 24 for Thanksgiving Day
PR-1664E | Date: 11/18/2016 AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Read More»
United States and Taiwan Conclude the Second Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee Meeting
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. Read More»
Acting Special Representative for the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships Thomas Debass to Visit Taiwan November 14-18 for Global Entrepreneursh
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 Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT and 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. Read More»
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). Read More»
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). Read More»
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). Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
John J. Norris Jr., New Managing Director, Washington Office, The American Institute in Taiwan
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). | PR-1649E | Date: 09/26/2016 Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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 Read More»
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 Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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." Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT and TECRO Agree to Cooperate on an International Expedited Traveler Initiative
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 Taiwan's E-Gate program to include eligible U.S. passport holders. | PR-1618E | Date: 04/05/2016 Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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 Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 1 for New Year’s Day
PR-1568E | Date: 12/28/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2016 in observance of New Year's Day. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close for Christmas
PR-1567E | Date: 12/21/2015 All AIT offices will be closed a half-day on December 24, and all day on December 25, 2015, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung January 8 to Provide U.S. Citizen Services
PR-1566E | Date: 12/17/2015 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on January 8, 2016 to provide U.S. citizen services. Read More»
AIT Announces 2015 English Business Writing Contest Winners
PR-1565E | Date: 12/09/2015 AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with National Pingtung University, announced the winners of the English Business Writing Contest. Read More»
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Joint Statement on the
PR-1564E | Date: 12/02/2015 Senior representatives from the United States and Taiwan authorities held the Digital Economy Forum in Taipei on December 2, recognizing the importance of he Internet to promoting future sustainable and inclusive global economic growth. Read More»
AIT Kaohsiung to participate in 2015 Geriatric Care Asia (GCA) Trade Fair
PR-1563E | Date: 11/24/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office Commercial Section will participate in the Geriatric Care Asia trade show Nov. 26-28. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 26 for Thanksgiving Day
PR-1562E | Date: 11/23/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Read More»
AIC-Yilan Maker Space
PR-1561E | Date: 11/20/2015 In cooperation with the Yilan County Government and the Taiwan Design Center, AIT inaugurated the soft launch of the AIC - Yilan Maker Space. Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan November 20-21
PR-1560E | Date: 11/19/2015 Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from November 20-21. Read More»
United Tastes of America Champion Unveils Champion Dishes
PR-1559E | Date: 11/19/2015 Kaiping Culinary School will debut the menu which won them the championship at the recent United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge. Read More»
Deputy Secretary Antony Blinken Meets with Taiwan Representative Vincent Siew at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
PR-1558E | Date: 11/16/2015 On Nov. 16, Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Taiwan representative Vincent Siew at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Manila. Read More»
AIT Director Moy Visits Taiwan’s National Space Organization (NSPO)
PR-1557E | Date: 11/16/2015 Director Moy's visit underscores the importance of U.S. and Taiwan space collaboration, a key component of the robust scientific cooperation. Read More»
The United States and Taiwan to Convene the Digital Economy Forum
PR-1556E | Date: 11/16/2015 The United States and Taiwan will hold a Digital Economy Forum on December 2 in Taipei, to be co-led by Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State Dr. Vaughan Turekian and National Development Council Minister Woody Duh. Read More»
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office to Unveil “American Water Buffalo” Sculpture November 19
PR-1555E | Date: 11/13/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch will unveil a new sculpture by artist Hung Yi on November 19. Read More»
United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge To Be Held November 16
PR-1554E | Date: 11/11/2015 The preliminary competition of the United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge II will be held in Taipei on November 16. Read More»
AIT Celebrates 2015 International Education Week – November 16-20
PR-1553E | Date: 11/10/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) November 16-20, 2015. Read More»
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Co-organizes 2015 English Speech Contest
PR-1552E | Date: 11/05/2015 The 2015 English Speech Contest for Taiwan high school and university students, co-organized by AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office and National Sun Yat-sen University, will take place November 6. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 11 in Observance of Veterans Day
PR-1551E | Date: 11/04/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on November 11, 2015, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT Supports IPR Protection Theme in the Kaohsiung Film Festival 2015
PR-1550E | Date: 10/27/2015 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to welcome the participation of the Motion Picture Association as a co-organizer of the Kaohsiung Film Festival. Read More»
AIT Celebrates Third Anniversary of Taiwan’s Entry into the Visa Waiver Program
PR-1549E | Date: 10/14/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to launch a photo contest to celebrate the third anniversary of Taiwan's entry into the Visa Waiver Program Read More»
AIT Offices to Close October 9 and 12 for Holidays
PR-1548E | Date: 10/05/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on October 9 and October 12, in observance of Make-up Day for Double Ten Day in Taiwan and Columbus Day in the United States, respectively. Read More»
United States and Taiwan Deepen Dialogue on Trade and Investment Priorities
PR-1547E | Date: 10/02/2015 The U.S.-Taiwan TIFA is the key mechanism for trade dialogue between the United States and Taiwan authorities and covers the broad range of trade and investment issues important to U.S. and Taiwan stakeholders. Read More»
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Robert Holleyman to Visit Taiwan September 30-October 2
PR-1546E | Date: 09/26/2015 Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Robert Holleyman will lead a delegation to Taiwan Sep.30-Oct.2 for meetings of the U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 28 for Holiday
PR-1545E | Date: 09/22/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on September 28, 2015, in observance of make-up day for Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan. Read More»
John Slover Assumes Duties as Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
PR-1544E | Date: 09/16/2015 John Slover began his tenure as Public Affairs Officer of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office on September 15. Read More»
14th Daniel Pearl Day of Music Features Golden Melody Winner Ayugo Huang
PR-1543E | Date: 09/11/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to sponsor the 2015 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free outdoor concert taking place on September 26 at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park. Read More»
Sundance Film Forward Brings Five Films and Three Filmmakers to Taiwan, September 19-23, 2015
PR-1542E | Date: 09/01/2015 Sundance Film Forward will host free screenings of acclaimed independent films in Taipei, New Taipei and Taichung from September 19-23. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 7 for U.S. Labor Day
PR-1541E | Date: 08/26/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015, in observance of Labor Day in the United States Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Penghu September 24 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
PR-1540E | Date: 08/26/2015 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Magong, Penghu on September 24 to provide consular services. Read More»
United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge II Taking Applications Now
PR-1539E | Date: 08/26/2015 AIT's Agricultural Trade Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Meat Export Federation and numerous U.S. producer associations, invites professional chefs from across Taiwan to participate in the United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge II. Read More»
AIT Brings Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Kelli Bernard to the 2015 International Harbor Cities Conference in Kaohsiung
PR-1538E | Date: 08/12/2015 AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office co-sponsors the 2015 International Harbor Cities Conference in Kaohsiung. Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Kelli Bernard will participate in the event. Read More»
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton to Visit Taiwan August 11-14, 2015
PR-1537E | Date: 08/11/2015 Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) will visit Taiwan from August 11-14, as part of a larger trip to Asia Read More»
Statement by AIT on Typhoon Soudelor in Taiwan
PR-1536E | Date: 08/10/2015 On behalf of the American people, AIT would like to convey its sympathy to Taiwan for the loss of life and damage to property caused by Soudelor. Read More»
Robert W. Forden Assumes Duties as Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan
PR-1535E | Date: 08/10/2015 Robert W. Forden assumed duties as Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in August 2015. Read More»
U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to Visit Taiwan
PR-1534E | Date: 08/07/2015 On August 28, nine large U.S. franchise companies will visit Taipei to participate in the first U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to Taiwan. Read More»
AIT Promotes Investment in the United States During SelectUSA Road Show to Taipei and Kaohsiung
PR-1533E | Date: 08/03/2015 AITs Commercial Section will lead a SelectUSA Investment Road Show to Taipei and Kaohsiung August 5 6, showcasing investment opportunities in six participating locations in the United States. Read More»
AIT to Hold a Regional Youth Camp Featuring Social Innovation
PR-1532E | Date: 07/23/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will hold a regional youth camp at National Cheng Kung University from July 24 to 26, 2015. Read More»
Sonia Urbom Assumes Duties as AIT’s Spokesperson
PR-1531E | Date: 07/17/2015 Ms. Sonia Urbom assumed duties as the Spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan on July 15, 2015. Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi July 22 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
PR-1530E | Date: 07/01/2015 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Chiayi on July 22 to provide consular services. Read More»
The United States Offers Condolences On Water Park Incident
PR-1529E | Date: 06/29/2015 AIT extends heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic incident at the Formosa Fun Coast water park in New Taipei City on June 27th. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close July 3 for Holiday
PR-1528E | Date: 06/24/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015, in observance of Independence Day in the United States. Read More»
U.S. Food Festival at the Food Taipei Show
PR-1527E | Date: 06/22/2015 The USA Pavilion is the largest international pavilion at the Taipei International Food Show, encompassing 74 booths with more than 20 exhibitors. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close June 19 for Holiday
PR-1526E | Date: 06/12/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2015 for holiday. Read More»
Kin Moy Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan
PR-1525E | Date: 06/08/2015 Kin Moy, the new Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, will arrive in Taipei on June 8, 2015. He is looking forward to continuing to develop the critically important U.S.-Taiwan relationship. Read More»
AIT Director Christopher J. Marut Departs Taiwan on June 5, 2015
PR-1524E | Date: 06/05/2015 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut concluded his tenure in Taiwan on June 5, 2015. Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi and Penghu Counties to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
PR-1523E | Date: 06/03/2015 Representatives AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office are planning consular outreach visits to Chiayi County in mid-July and to Penghu County in September. Read More»
The United States and Taiwan Launch the Digital Economy Forum
PR-1522E | Date: 06/02/2015 The U.S.-Taiwan Digital Economy Forum will be a high-level, multi-stakeholder platform for discussion of digital economy policy issues of importance to the United States and Taiwan. Read More»
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin to Visit Taiwan May 31-June 3
PR-1521E | Date: 05/27/2015 Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, will visit Taiwan from May 31-June 3, 2015. This will be Mr. Rivkins first trip to Taiwan. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close May 25 for Holiday
PR-1520E | Date: 05/20/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, in observance of Memorial Day in the United States. Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan May 11-17
PR-1519E | Date: 05/11/2015 Robert S. Wang, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from May 11-17, 2015. Read More»
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan May 10-15
PR-1518E | Date: 05/10/2015 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will make a routine visit to Taiwan from May 10-15, 2015. Read More»
Kin Moy Announced as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan
PR-1517E | Date: 05/07/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Kin W. Moy as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. Christopher J. Marut beginning summer 2015. Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Tainan May 12 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
PR-1516E | Date: 04/27/2015 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Tainan May 12 to provide consular services. Read More»
AIT Co-organizes the Seventh Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan
PR-1515E | Date: 04/24/2015 The 7th Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on May 1 at the 85 Sky Tower Hotel in Kaohsiung City. Read More»
EPA Officials to Travel to Taiwan to Commemorate First Anniversary of International Environmental Partnership
PR-1514E | Date: 04/20/2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs Jane Nishida and Region 9 Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will visit Taiwan April 20-24, 2015. Read More»
AIT Unveils American Shelf in Pingtung
PR-1513E | Date: 03/31/2015 AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office and the Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County unveiled a new American Shelf in Pingtung on March 31, 2015. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close April 3-6 for Holidays
PR-1512E | Date: 03/27/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed April 3-6, 2015 for Taiwan holidays. Read More»
AIT Director Marut Leading Taiwan Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit
PR-1511E | Date: 03/19/2015 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut will leading a delegation from Taiwan to the second SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC, on March 23 -24. Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan March 13-15, 2015
PR-1510E | Date: 03/12/2015 Representative Edward R. Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan from March 13-15. Read More»
Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014 to Open in Kaohsiung
PR-1509E | Date: 03/11/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office (AIT Kaohsiung), in cooperation with the National Sun Yat-sen University Art Center and the National Taiwan Museum, will unveil "Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014," in Kaohsiung on March 16, 2015. Read More»
Grammy-Nominated Singer Carolyn Malachi and Ensemble to Perform in Taiwan as part of the American Music Abroad Program
PR-1508E | Date: 03/05/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan is honored to present the internationally-acclaimed American singer Carolyn Malachi in New Taipei City, Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung March 12-20, 2015. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close for Multiple Holidays in February
PR-1507E | Date: 02/10/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed for multiple holidays in February 2015. Read More»
AIT Managing Director Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. to Visit Taiwan February 8-14
PR-1506E | Date: 02/06/2015 Mr. Joseph R. Donovan, Jr., the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is scheduled to visit Taiwan from February 8-14, 2015. Read More»
U.S. Offers Condolences After Airline Incident in Taipei
PR-1505E | Date: 02/05/2015 On behalf of the American people, AIT Director Christopher Marut offers condolences and sympathy to the passengers and families affected by the tragic loss of flight GE235 on February 4 in Taipei. Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan January 31-February 3
PR-1504E | Date: 01/31/2015 Robert S. Wang, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan January 31-February 3. Read More»
Two Senior U.S. Officials to Visit Taiwan to Discuss Marine Conservation Issues from January 22-25
PR-1503E | Date: 01/22/2015 Two senior U.S. officials will visit Taiwan January 22-25 to discuss marine conservation issues. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 19 for Holiday
PR-1502E | Date: 01/15/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on January 19 for holiday. Read More»
Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014
PR-1501E | Date: 01/13/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in cooperation with the National Taiwan Museum, unveiled "Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014," on January 13, 2015. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 1-2 for Holiday
PR-1458E | Date: 12/30/2014 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on January 1-2, 2015, in observance of New Year's Day. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close December 25-26 for Holiday
PR-1457E | Date: 12/17/2014 All AIT offices will be closed December 25-26 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT Announces 2014 English Business Writing Contest Winners
PR-1456E | Date: 12/11/2014 AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with National Pingtung University and scholarship sponsor Daniel Tsai, announces the winners of the 2014 English Business Writing Contest. Read More»
AIT Consular Officers to Visit Taichung December 12 for Consular Services
PR-1455E | Date: 12/02/2014 Consular officers and staff from the American Institute in Taiwan will visit Taichung Dec. 12 for consular services. Read More»
AIT Commends Taiwan’s Democratic Elections
PR-1454E | Date: 11/30/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan congratulates Taiwans voters, candidates of all political affiliations, and officials for successfully concluding the local elections of November 29, 2014. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 27 for Holiday
PR-1453E | Date: 11/21/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT’s Kaohsiung Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders
PR-1452E | Date: 11/20/2014 AITs Kaohsiung Office presents the fourth series of American Pop Culture Lessons. Read More»
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Chairman Natale Bellocchi
PR-1451E | Date: 11/19/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) mourns the November 17 passing of Natale Bellocchi, who served as the Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of AIT from 1990-1995. Read More»
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Kurt Tong to Visit Taiwan from November 19-21
PR-1450E | Date: 11/18/2014 Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, will visit Taiwan from November 19-21, 2014 Read More»
Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Taiwan Representative at APEC
PR-1449E | Date: 11/14/2014 Secretary of State John Kerry met with Taiwan representative Vincent Siew at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting. Read More»
AIT Celebrates 2014 International Education Week – November 17-21, 2014
PR-1448E | Date: 11/13/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan will celebrate the 15th Annual International Education Week November 17-21. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday
PR-1447E | Date: 11/04/2014 All AIT offices of will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day in the United States. Read More»
Kaohsiung American Corner to Open at Kaohsiung Public Library Heti Branch
PR-1446E | Date: 10/31/2014 The Kaohsiung American Corner at the Heti Branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library will open on November 2, 2014. Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung November 17-18 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
PR-1445E | Date: 10/30/2014 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch will visit Taitung Nov. 17 - 18 to provide consular services. Read More»
DanceMotion USA Invites You to Dance with Mark Morris Dance Group at Let’s Move Taipei & Let’s Move Yilan
PR-1444E | Date: 10/27/2014 The world-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group will visit Taiwan from November 1 to 6, 2014, as part of the U.S. Department of State's DanceMotion USA program. Read More»
American Board Game Exhibition to Open in Kaohsiung
PR-1443E | Date: 10/22/2014 AIT Kaohsiung Branch, in cooperation with Sun Yat-sen University America Center, announced the "American Board Game" exhibition will open October 24 at Kaohsiung Dream Mall. Read More»
U.S. Media Educator to Give Presentations in Taiwan
PR-1442E | Date: 10/10/2014 AIT is pleased to sponsor the October 13-17 visit of Kathleen Bartzen Culver, a noted multimedia educator, who will conduct workshops, talks, and professional exchanges in Taiwan on media issues. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close October 10 and 13 for Holiday
PR-1441E | Date: 10/06/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, October 10 and Monday, October 13, 2014 for holiday. Read More»
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi October 15-16 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens
PR-1440E | Date: 09/30/2014 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office, will visit Chiayi October 1516 to provide consular services. Read More»
U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2016
PR-1439E | Date: 09/24/2014 The U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery 2016 will run from October 1 through November 3, 2014, Eastern Daylight Time. Read More»
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan September 24-28
PR-1438E | Date: 09/23/2014 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will make a routine visit to Taiwan from September 24-28, 2014. Read More»
American College Sports Exhibition to Open in Pingtung
PR-1437E | Date: 09/22/2014 The "American College Sports" exhibition will be on display at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Sept. 22 to Nov. 23, 2014. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 8 for Holiday
PR-1436E | Date: 09/03/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 8, 2014, in observance of Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan. Read More»
13th Annual Daniel Pearl Day of Music in Taipei, Free Concert Calls for “Harmony for Humanity”
PR-1435E | Date: 08/28/2014 The 2014 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free outdoor concert, will take place on Saturday, September 27 at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 1 for Holiday
PR-1434E | Date: 08/26/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014, in observance of Labor Day in the United States. Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 6-7, 2014
PR-1433E | Date: 08/06/2014 Representative Howard "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will lead a delegation to visit Taiwan August 6-7. Read More»
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Moving to New Location August 8
PR-1432E | Date: 08/06/2014 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office will relocate to the new China Steel Building on August 8, 2014. Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 6-8, 2014
PR-1431E | Date: 08/05/2014 A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by Senator Ronald Wyden, (D-OR), Member, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, will visit Taiwan from August 6-8, 2014. Read More»
Robert C. DeWitt Assumes Duties as Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
PR-1430E | Date: 07/30/2014 Robert C. DeWitt began his tenure as Chief of the Kaohsiung Branch Office of the American Institute in Taiwan on July 28. Read More»
U.S. Offers Condolences Following Airline Crash in Penghu
PR-1429E | Date: 07/24/2014 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut offers condolences and sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives and to those injured in the crash of flight GE222 in Penghu. Read More»
AIT American Center Director Alys Spensley
PR-1428E | Date: 07/22/2014 Alys Spensley began her tenure as the Cultural Affairs Officer in the Public Diplomacy Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in July 2014. Ms. Spensley concurrently serves as Director of AIT's American Center, responsible for strengthening educational and cultural ties between the United States and Taiwan. Read More»
Jason Chue Assumes Duties as Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office
PR-1427E | Date: 07/09/2014 Jason Chue began his tenure as Deputy Branch Chief and Economic and Consular Chief of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office in July 2014. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday
PR-1426E | Date: 06/27/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014, in observance of Independence Day in the United States. Read More»
Acclaimed Chef Bryce Gilmore to Promote Culinary Diplomacy in Taiwan from June 27 – July 6, 2014
PR-1425E | Date: 06/25/2014 Acclaimed American chef Bryce Gilmore will visit Taiwan from June 27 to July 6 for a program to exchange culinary experience with people in Taiwan. Read More»
U.S. Flavors Spice Up Taipei International Food Show
PR-1424E | Date: 06/23/2014 The USA Pavilion at the 2014 TIFS will host 24 companies that will showcase a wide variety of high-quality American food and beverage products. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close June 2 for Holiday
PR-1423E | Date: 05/28/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, June 2, 2014, in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan Read More»
AIT Offices to Close May 26 for Holiday
PR-1422E | Date: 05/20/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on May 26 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT Co-organizes the Sixth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan
PR-1421E | Date: 04/28/2014 The sixth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Kaohsiung City. Read More»
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Celebrates 2014 Earth Day
PR-1420E | Date: 04/18/2014 Over the past decade and a half, cities in southern Taiwan have made remarkable progress in becoming greener cities. Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan April 17-21
PR-1419E | Date: 04/16/2014 U.S. Senior Official for APEC Robert S. Wang is scheduled to visit Taiwan April 17-21 Read More»
Sundance Institute Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue Travels to New Taipei, Taichung and Taitung, Taiwan from May 1 – 6
PR-1418E | Date: 04/14/2014 Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue will host free screenings of eight films with discussions, panels and artist roundtables in New Taipei, Taichung and Taitung, Taiwan Read More»
EPA Administrator to Travel to Taipei and Hanoi to Highlight Environmental Education and Cooperation
PR-1417E | Date: 04/13/2014 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will be in Taipei and Hanoi April 14-16. Read More»
35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT
PR-1416E | Date: 04/10/2014 | AIT Washington Press Release The TRA has served us well and will enable us to continue to strengthen our cooperation with Taiwan in the years ahead. Read More»
AIT To Present Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala
PR-1415E | Date: 04/08/2014 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based K. L. & Ling International Inc. Read More»
United States and Taiwan Enhance Trade Ties UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE April 5, 2014
PR-1414E | Date: 04/07/2014 U.S. and Taiwan trade authorities concluded the eighth TIFA Council meeting under the auspices of the AIT and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close April 4 for Holiday
PR-1413E | Date: 04/01/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2014, in observance of Children's Day in Taiwan. Read More»
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Nerissa J. Cook to Visit Taiwan March 25-26, 2014
PR-1412E | Date: 03/24/2014 Ms. Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, will visit Taiwan from March 25 to 26 Read More»
2014 Fulbright East Asia Pacific Meeting to be Hosted in Taiwan
PR-1411E | Date: 03/21/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the 2014 Fulbright East Asia Pacific Meeting will be hosted in Taiwan from March 26-28. Read More»
U.S. Department of Commerce Official to Visit Taiwan
PR-1410E | Date: 03/21/2014 Holly Vineyard, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will visit Taiwan March 22-26, 2014. Read More»