American Institute in Taiwan

Super Tuesday

A panel of distinguished experts discussed the unique process of selecting a candidate and shared their views on the outcome of Super Tuesday at National Chengchi University On "Super Tuesday", March 6th. 

AIT's Chief of American Citizen Services Interview with ICRT

Matthew Taylor, Chief of American Citizen Services as well as Voting Assitance Officer at AIT, did an interview with ICRT's Morning Show on January 11, 2012. Taylor reminds American citizens to register to vote in the upcoming U.S. elections.  Details »

AIT Director Stanton Visits Matsu

During a visit to Matsu, Director Stanton pointed to a symbol on a U.S.-produced canister, which is similar to the symbol of the "American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980" exhibit...  Details »

AIT Consular Officer Briefs Travel Agents

On March 23, 2011, AIT Consular Officer Jack Lambert provided a Chinese-language visa presentation to a group of International Buyer Program Travel Agents.  Details »

AIT Consular Officers Interview with ICRT

In an interview on ICRT's Morning Show on March 10, 2011, AIT's Consular Section Chief Julie Kavanagh and Gregory Marcus, Chief of the non-immigrant visa unit, welcome people from Taiwan love to travel to the United States, which is already one of their favorite destinations.  Details »

AIT Director William Stanton Interview with Formosa TV

AIT Director William A. Stanton shared the ART in Embassies program and personal collection in his residence with Taiwan viewers in an interview with Formosa Television. 

Ambassador Luis CdeBaca of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Visits Taiwan

Luis CdeBaca, Ambassador-at-Large of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at the Department of State, praised Taiwan for its anti-trafficking efforts and urged local authorities and citizens to continue their fight against modern slavery. 

AIT Spokesman Introduces U.S. Culture to Shih Hsin

AIT Spokesman Christopher Kavanagh gave a Chinese presentation on November 19 to Shih Hsin University students on American democracy, history, and culture. 

Director Stanton Unveils "Art in Embassies" exhibition

AIT Director William A. Stanton unveiled the art works selected through the U.S. Department of State's Art in Embassies program at a reception at his residence in Taipei on November 18, 2010 

Memorial Ceremony for the World War II Veterans

AIT Director Stanton at the memorial service and wreath laying ceremony for the World War II veterans who were held at the Taihouku and Jinguashi (Kinkaseki) prisoner of war camps in northern Taiwan.  

USA Pavilion at 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition Opens November 9

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and American State Offices Association jointly opened the USA Pavilion at the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition on November 9. 

AIT Director William A. Stanton at 2010 Golden Merchants Award ceremony

AIT Director William A. Stanton delivered remarks at the Golden Merchants Award ceremony on Nov. 1, 2010. AIT was one of the five winners of the "Outstanding Foreign Commerce Agencies." 

AIT Director William A. Stanton Interview with United Daily News

AIT Director William Stanton gave an exclusive interview to the United Daily News at his residence and the interview was published as front-page and page two stories in the newspaper on October 29, 2010. 

AIT Spokesman Talks about Midterm Elections and Absentee Voting

In an interview on ICRT radio's morning show on October 7, AIT Spokesperson Christopher Kavanagh talked about the upcoming midterm elections in the U.S. and encouraged U.S. citizens to vote absentee. 

AIT Director Honors Doors to Diplomacy Contest Winners

In an award ceremony at Taichung's city hall on September 22, AIT Director William Stanton presented award certificates and AIT commemorative coins to the four students and two coaches 

AIT and I-Lan City Library Present Portable Mobile Library Project

AIT is honored to join the I-Lan City Library to launch the "Portable Mobile Library" to enhance the I-Lan American Shelf services. 

Director Stanton Welcomes U.S. Fulbright Grantees to Taiwan

AIT Director William Stanton welcomed the 2010-2011 U.S. Fulbright grantees to Taiwan during a reception on September 10 organized by the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, Taiwan's Fulbright office. 

Communications Specialist Shares Tips on Crisis and Risk Communication

Dan Rutz, a communications specialist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gave presentations on crisis and risk communication at venues throughout Taiwan from September 13-17, 2010. 

AIT Director Stanton Speaks at Taipei American School (TAS) Groundbreaking Ceremony

On September 14, AIT Director William Stanton delivered the community greeting at the Taipei American School's groundbreaking ceremony for its facilities development project.  

2010 Combating Human Trafficking Workshop

AIT Director Stanton remarks at the International Workshop on Sep. 1, 2010. This year, Taiwan achieved the highest possible ranking: "Tier 1" - in the annual U.S. State Department Trafficking-in-Persons Report.  Remark's Transcript »

AIT Director Stanton Discusses American Values at the "Taipei Salon"

AIT Director William Stanton discussed key American values such as democracy, diversity and the American Dream as part of the Lung Ying-tai Cultural Foundation's "Taipei Salon" lecture series on July 10. 

AIT Sponsors 2010 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale

The American Institute in Taiwan is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 2010 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, which will take place at the Yingge Ceramics Museum until October 31, 2010. Five American artists and three American scholars will take part in the exhibition. 

AIT Political Section Deputy Chief Speaks At Rotary Club of Taipei's Independence Day Celebration

Daniel Biers, the deputy chief of AIT's political section, spoke at an Independence Day event hosted by the Rotary Club of Taipei on July 8.  

AIT Independence Day Reception July 2, 2010

AIT Director William Stanton (right), Foreign Minister Timothy Yang (left), and Legislative Yuan Speaker Wang Jin-pyng at AIT Independence Day reception on July 2, 2010.   Transcript »

Visiting Scholars Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy

A group of scholars from the Washington, DC-based think tank the Center for American Progress shared their perspectives on U.S. foreign policy during a program at the AIT American Cultural Center on June 22, 2010 

Truman Library and National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Ink Agreement

AIT Spokesman Thomas Hodges gave remarks at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Taipei's National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on June 2, 2010. 

AIT Director Gives a Talk at Leading Science University

AIT Director Bill Stanton gave a talk at National Chiao Tung University about diversity and opportunity in America as well as individualism and transparency in American society on May 26, 2010. 

Director Stanton, after giving commencement address, with graduates and faculty

On May 21, 2010, AIT Director William A. Stanton delivered a commencement speech to 30 graduating seniors from Taipei's Dominican International School and their families. In his speech, Director Stanton elaborated on the importance of being open to a variety of experiences and of interpersonal skills, in addition to hard work. 

Cleaning up Jinshan Beach in celebration of Earth Day 2010

AIT Deputy Director Eric Madison (second from right) and a group of AIT employees join EPA Minister Stephen Shen (center) and Taipei County Deputy Magistrate Lee Shu-chuan (far left) in cleaning up Jinshan Beach in celebration of Earth Day 2010. 

AIT Announces Winners of Earth Day 2010 Writing Contest

AIT Director Bill Stanton (left) and NTU Global Change Research Center Acting Director Wu Ming-chin (right) present awards to winners of the AIT Earth Day Writing Contest in a ceremony at the American Cultural Center on April 22, 2010. The winners are: Jerry Lan (second from right), Kelly Jhen (center) and Kang Yu (second from left).   Press Release »

Taiwan Finalists for 2010 Democracy Video Challenge

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy President Huang Teh-Fu, far left, and AIT Director Bill Stanton, far right, honor the three winning directors from Taiwan of the "Democracy Video Challenge," in which contestants produce videos that finish the sentence "Democracy is" The winning directors, from left to right are Ho Sen-Yi, Lin Yu-Sheng and Lai Yu-Yao.  Press Release »

Global views Leaders Forum on March 25, 2010

AIT Director William Stanton and Charles Kao, Chairman of Commonwealth Publishing Company, at Global views Leaders Forum on March 25, 2010.  Transcript »

Director Stanton pays a visit on Chairwoman Bonnie Peng of Taiwan's National Communications Commission on March 22, 2010.

AIT Director William Stanton at the 2010 American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei "Hsieh Nien Fan" Event

AIT Director William Stanton, President Ma Ying-jeou, American Chamber of Commerce President Alan Eusden, and Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin share a toast at AmCham's "Hsieh Nien Fan" on March 16, 2010.  Transcript »

AIT Director Stanton and SEF Chairman P.K. Chiang in the Su'ao Harbor Free Trade Zone

AIT Director Stanton and SEF Chairman P.K. Chiang test drive an electric car at the opening ceremony for Pihsiang Machinery Mfg. Co. Ltd.'s new electric car plant in the Su'ao Harbor Free Trade Zone on March 14. 

AIT Director William A. Stanton at USMEF Luncheon

AIT Director William A. Stanton takes part in an appreciation luncheon arranged by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Director Stanton joined Minister of Economic Affairs Shih Yen-shiang, other officials from Taiwan, meat industry representatives, and others at this event to sample the first batch of U.S. bone-in beef in Taiwan under the 2009 Protocol.  

U.S. Sports Envoys Visit Taiwan

Major League Baseball great Barry Larkin and former Montreal Expos pitcher Joseph Logan visit Taiwan from February 1 through February 7, 2010 and conduct baseball clinics and interact with young people at schools, orphanages and social service organizations.  Photo Gallery »

Morakot Relief Assistance Ceremony

Minister of National Defense Kao Hua-Chu pins the Morakot Pin on AIT Director Bill Stanton at a December 14, 2009, ceremony. The Ministry of National Defense bestowed this pin to symbolize their gratitude for the disaster relief assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Agency for International Development.  More Details »