Ol’au Belau and carbon calculator are two different programs that work together to push people toward positive behavior by rewarding their good behavior, explained Jennifer Koskelin-Gibbons who worked previously with the Ministry of Tourism and private partners to develop these two programs. The carbon calculator was spearheaded by former Director of Bureau of Tourism Kevin […]
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CECC reports that the COVID-19 Navy Cluster started in Taiwan not Palau
After the investigation done by the Central Epidemic Command Center in Taiwan they concluded that the COVID-19 that infected the navy cluster started from Taiwan and not Palau. According to the CECC Advisor Chang Shen Chwen the earliest detection of the virus was March 10th, which was a few days before the ships entered Palau. […]
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Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says ‘reunification’ inevitable
TAIPEI, 21 MAY 2020 (REUTERS) — Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its “one country, two systems” offer of autonomy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, strongly rejecting China’s sovereignty claims and likely setting the stage for an ever worsening of ties. China responded that “reunification” was inevitable and that it would never […]
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U.S. secretary of state urges WHO chief to invite Taiwan to WHA
Washington, May 6 (CNA) United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday called on the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA), saying it is within a WHO director-general’s power to do so. In a press briefing, Pompeo reiterated Washington’s support for Taipei’s participation […]
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US Congress calls for Palau’s support to end China’s (PRC) exclusion of Taiwan in WHO
Letter from United States Congress calls on Palau to join a number of countries seeking an end to China’s (PRC) efforts to keep Taiwan out of international organizations, especially World Health Organization (WHO). The letter was signed by Chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of House Committee on Foreign […]
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NZ Foreign minister Peters risks wrath of China over Taiwan comments
WELLINGTON, 07 MAY 2020 (NZ HERALD) — Foreign Minister Winston Peters is courting fresh problems in New Zealand’s diplomatic relationship with China by publicly backing Taiwan’s bid to participate again in the World Health Organisation. Speaking to reporters at Parliament, he was asked if he supported Taiwan rejoining the WHO as championed by the United […]