This is a common reaction of African high-school students in computer classes taught by one of the international volunteer teams from National Tsing Hua University: “When they first see a computer, they look perplexed and surprised. When they touch a real computer, their delight is hard to put into words. And when they turn on the computer and see the screen light up, they are super happy!”
The Cultural Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney, in collaboration with the Biennale of Sydney, continues its effort to introduce Taiwanese artists to the international stage. On May 27, the Biennale of Sydney announced this year’s theme, venues, and the first group of participating artists, which includes two Taiwanese artists: Chen Chieh-jen (陳界仁) and Chang En-man (張恩滿).
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung published a joint statement along with other partners on the 10th anniversary of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework that celebrates it as an effective mechanism that benefits the international community.
The Asia-Pacific Power Summit kicked off May 26 in Taipei City, with industry experts and representatives from major utility companies in the region gathering to address challenges stemming from energy transformation.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs-supported Taiwan Research-Institute Entrepreneur Ecosystem corporations garnered five awards at the InnoVEX Pitch Contest May 22, displaying Taiwan’s expertise in innovative technology.
“If we leave even one student overseas with a good impression of Taiwan, that’s a very good start.” So says Hung Wen-jou, faculty advisor to the Beyond the Globe volunteer group at National Chi Nan University, which is dedicated to “education without borders.”
