Taiwan News
Date: 2015-11-22
By: Ko Lin, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

In response to critics that the Democratic Progressive Party has done little to help

Tsai refutes Wang’s minimum wage criticism. Central News Agency

solve the island’s stagnant wage issue during its previous time in power, DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen countered the ruling Kuomintang that its failure to create a stable industry transition amid the declining economy has in fact resulted in a deteriorating job market, reports said Sunday.

“The ruling party has neglected to address the worst effects of unemployment, low pay and other social problems plaguing the nation for the last 8 years,” Tsai said.

Her comments came during DPP’s campaign efforts in Kaohsiung in the morning, where Tsai downplayed KMT vice-presidential candidate Jennifer Wang’s reported criticism on Saturday that her party only raised the minimum wage once while the former has raised it five times.     [FULL  STORY]

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2015/11/22
By: Wang Shu-fen and S.C. Chang

Kaoshiung, Nov. 22 (CNA) The woman leading in the polls of the nation’s

Tsai (5th R front) and Chen (5th R front) campaining in Qishan, Kaoshiung.

presidential election called Sunday for a speedy passage of the bill on monitoring cross-Taiwan Strait agreements so lawmakers will have a chance to review a trade-in-goods pact being negotiated in Taipei.

“We urge the Kuomintang (KMT) to work with opposition parties to pass the act on monitoring cross-strait agreements as soon as possible,” said Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman and presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen（蔡英文）on a campaign trail in Kaohsiung.

Officials from both sides of the strait were meeting for the second day in Taipei for talks on a trade-in-goods agreement as a follow-up to their Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) that was inked in June 2010.     [FULL  STORY]

Taiwan News
Date: 2015-11-21
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Supporters of the Taiwan Solidarity Union erupted into

TSU protests against China trade talks. Central News Agency (2015-11-21 15:12:42)

the Grand Hotel Saturday in a protest against the start of a new round of talks between Taiwan and China about a trade-in-goods pact.

A trade-in-services accord signed in 2013 has still not been ratified as students and activists occupied the Legislative Yuan in protest last year, but the government and China want to wrap up work on a trade-in-goods pact before the end of this year.

As the 12th round of talks started its three-day term at the Grand Hotel Saturday morning, TSU members and supporters showed up outside, holding up placards reading “Taiwan is not for sale” in English and Chinese.     [FULL  STORY]

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 22, 2015
By: Loa Iok-sin  /  Staff reporter

Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文)

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu, left, Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen, center, and Democratic Progressive Party legislative candidate Liu Shih-fang raise their hands at the launch of Liu’s campaign headquarters in Kaohsiung yesterday. Photo: CNA

yesterday said that Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) presidental candidate Eric Chu (朱立倫) should look closely into her policy proposal on social housing before making criticisms, adding that he failed to fulfill his promise on social housing, which he made made when running for New Taipei City mayor.

“I would like to invite Chu to return to discussions on policy proposals, it is a good thing,” Tsai said, during a campaign event for DPP Legislator Chiu Chih-wei (邱志偉) in Kaohsiung yesterday morning.

“However, I would like to urge Chu to pay attention to details when looking at his rival’s policy proposals,” she added.

During a campaign event on Friday, Chu slammed Tsai’s proposal to build 200,000 social housing units in eight years as not feasible, saying the costs would be too high.     [FULL  STORY]

Taiwan Today
Date: November 20, 2015

An exhibition of mouth-and-foot paintings is underway in northern Taiwan’s

Grace Yang paints a bird-and-flower piece with her foot in front of exhibition-goers Nov. 18 at the Art Museum of the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau. (UDN)

Hsinchu County, showcasing decades of endeavors by physically challenged artists and their resilience in the face of challenges.

Staged at the Art Museum of the Hsinchu County Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 19-day event features 56 pieces by 26 painters. The results of their efforts underscore the value of creative pursuits in extending life experiences beyond physical limits.

“Every artist has poignant memories of overcoming their difficulties,” a CAB official said. “Some of them have congenital diseases, while others were disabled in accidents, but they all made their way through and started shining in the artistic field.”

Highlighted artists in the exhibition include Hsieh Kun-shan, an internationally renowned mouth painter who specializes in oil paintings of animals, landscapes and still lifes. He lost both hands and his lower right leg during an industrial accident in 1974 at age 16, and has been a full member of the Liechtenstein-based Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World since 1992.     [FULL  STORY]