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Yao Ming Arrives in Taipei for Charity Basketball Game  2010/7/28

Yao Ming Arrives in Taipei for Charity Basketball Game

Mayor Hau Lung-bin attended a press conference welcoming Chinese basketball star Yao Ming at the Sherwood Taipei on July 27. Yao’s appearance in Taipei is part of the 2010 Yao Foundation Charity Tour. On behalf of local charity organizations, the mayor accepted the gift comprising 4,000 tickets to an upcoming charity basketball game. The tickets were donated jointly by Yao Foundation, Taipei City Government, Cathay Financial Holdings, and Bro......Full Text

Due to scheduled maintenance on IT infrastructure for the Taipei City government, the website is closed from 2010-07-30 21:00 to 2010-07-31 05:00. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.  2010/7/28

Due to scheduled maintenance on IT infrastructure for the Taipei City government, the website is closed from 2010-07-30 21:00 to 2010-07-31 05:00. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Full Text

Vice President of Panama Visits City Hall  2010/7/27

Vice President of Panama Visits City Hall

The Vice President of Panama Juan Carlos Varela and his wife met Mayor Hau Lung-bin during their visit at city hall on July 26. This is the couple’s first trip to Taipei. During their meeting, Hau provided a brief introduction on Taipei City to the visiting dignitaries. He indicated that Taipei is a city characterized by its convenient environment, friendly residents, and well-maintained order. It is also the center of Chinese culture. The ma......Full Text

NBA Star Dwight Howard Makes Appearance at Charity Event in Taipei  2010/7/27

NBA Star Dwight Howard Makes Appearance at Charity Event in Taipei

Mayor Hau Lung-bin welcomed Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard to Taipei City at a charity event on July 26. He expressed the city government’s interest in inviting the National Basketball Association (NBA) to hold a regular season game in Taipei next year. The mayor met Howard during a public appearance at the 2010 Junior NBA Challenge. Howard is in Taipei as the event’s ambassador. During his address, the mayor recalled a previous meeting with......Full Text

Mayor Lauds Benefits of Chinese Martial Arts  2010/7/26

Mayor Lauds Benefits of Chinese Martial Arts

Mayor Hau Lung-bin attended a martial arts demonstration event organized by the Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy of the ROC on July 24. During his address, the mayor noted that “Healthy Taipei” has always assumed an important position in his administrative agenda. Both general martial arts and Chinese martial arts are beneficial to practitioners from all age groups, and he has friends who have improved their health by learning Qigong. Over 3,000 ......Full Text

DCA Turns Matchmaker for Single Employees  2010/7/26

DCA Turns Matchmaker for Single Employees

The Department of Civil Affairs (DCA) organized a matchmaking event at Taipei Xiahai Temple of the City God on July 24. Participants include single female workers from city agencies and single male workers from various private corporations, such as D-Links, Elitegroup Computer Systems, and First Bank. Mayor Hau Lung-bin attended the opening ceremony of the city-sponsored singles party. Speaking before the audience, he wishes the best of luck ......Full Text

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