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Bowing to typhoon anger, Taiwan leader says sorry
LIUKUEI, Taiwan (AFP) - Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou bowed to public anger Saturday, apologising for his government's slow response to Typhoon Morakot, which devastated central and southern parts of the island.
Nations:Taiwan People:Ma Ying-jeou Andy Lau Jet Li Activities:2009 Typhoon Morakot Source:(AFP)
2009-08-15
Taiwan scrambles to rescue 1,000 from landslide villages
CHISHAN, Taiwan (AFP) - Taiwan began airlifting nearly 1,000 people found alive in a cluster of villages flattened by muddy landslides, as survivors recounted the horror of watching their homes vanish.
People:Andy Lau Source:(AFP)
2009-08-12
China Film Association excludes Gong Li as delegate
International star Gong Li has been subjected to the censure of the public for giving up her Chinese nationality. Though the superstar has repeatedly expressed her love for her native land, she is still receiving "unjust treatments" in China. In the recent national conference of the China Film Association (CFA), Gong was made excluded from the delegates list.
People:Gong Li Jackie Chan Gordon Chan Feng Xiaogang Peter Chan Derek Yee
2009-01-01
HK historic epic leads Taiwan 'Oscars' nominations
TAIPEI (AFP) - Hong Kong director Peter Chan's historic epic "The Warlords" leads nominations for this year's Golden Horse Film Awards, considered the Chinese-language "Oscars", organisers announced Thursday.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Peter Chan Karena Lam Takeshi Kaneshiro Louis Koo Sylvia Chang Andy Lau Activities:2008 Golden Horse Awards
2008-10-30
Stars come out for MTV Asia Awards
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The Pussycat Dolls and British pop sensation Leona Lewis added a bit of glamour and sex appeal to MTV's Asia Awards show on Saturday, which showcased the best in global and regional music.
Nations:Malaysia Philippines South Korea Singapore Thailand People:Li Yuchun Andy Lau Source:(AFP)
2008-08-02
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