Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/08/13
By: Flor Wang and Chen Yen-chun

Taipei, Aug. 13 (CNA) Well-known German pianist Rolf-Peter Wille (魏樂

Photo courtesy of Taipei’s Da’an Household Registration Office

富) received his Republic of China (Taiwan) ID card Monday, officially making him an ROC citizen.

“I’m not feeling like a stranger here. Thank you all for treating me as a son of Taiwan,” Wille said at an award ceremony organized by Taipei’s Da’an Household Registration Office. Lina Yeh (葉綠娜), Wille’s wife, also a famous pianist, was also present.

Wille is the sixth foreign national to be granted ROC citizenship in Taipei because of his remarkable professional performance. He is also the first foreign musician to receive an ROC ID card.    [FULL  STORY]