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BTS First GB Meeting 2008
Thursday, September 18. Wilson 105. More information coming…
Meeting Notes
Location: Ratty / Time: 6:00 pm
In the News...
- 9/16/2008. Social concerns are raised over the import of a cargo of toxic milk powder into the Taiwanese market from a Chinese vendor. Government officials are trying to recall all products, but estimate that thousands of kilograms have already been consumed. #
- 8/14/08. Investigations have been launched against the family of former President Chen after a notification from the Swiss Merill Lynch Bank that large amounts of money were being transferred across his daughter-in-law's accounts. (more...) #
- 8/08/08. Opening day of the 2008 Beijing Olympics! Taiwan participates under "Chinese Taipei," with high hopes for its national baseball team. #
- 7/31/08. Taiwan is struck by two passing typhoons, Camille and Phoenix, resulting in a devastating loss of almost $1 billion NTD in agricultural business. #
- 5/20/08. Ma Ying-jeou is sworn in as the new president of Taiwan, emphasizing economic reforms and maintaining status quo on cross-Strait relations. #
About the Brown Taiwan Society
The Brown Taiwan Society (affectionately known as BTS) is a cultural group dedicated to building a Taiwanese-American community at Brown University. We are a diverse and fun-loving group; every year, we host a variety of social activities including karaoke, workshops, lectures, film screenings, a nightmarket, and more! We are always looking for new members, and the organization is open to anyone who is interested!
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