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Taiwan teen gives birth in school toilet

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A 14-year-old Taiwanese pupil has given birth in a school toilet after her teachers apparently failed to notice she was pregnant, police said Thursday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic ties China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term 'World's...

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Much of Asia expects birth jump in Year of Dragon

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Taiwan has one of the lowest birth rates in the world, but you wouldn't know that from visiting the obstetrics department at Taiwan Adventist Hospital. The hallways were abuzz this week with dozens of women lined up for ultrasound checks and other appointments with obstetricians. (continue…) Related items Baby boom expected for Year of...

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Baby boom expected for Year of Dragon

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Taiwan has one of the lowest birth rates in the world, but you wouldn't know that from visiting the obstetrics department at Taiwan Adventist Hospital. The hallways were abuzz this week with dozens of women lined up for ultrasound checks and other appointments with obstetricians (continue…) Related items Much of Asia expects birth jump...

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Taiwan should bring in more migrant white-collar employees, scholars suggest

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Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – As the world anticipated the birth of planet Earth’s seven billionth resident, scholars on Sunday called on the government to rethink its immigration policy and bring in migrant white-collar employees to assist in the transformation of Taiwan into an intellect-intensive economy. (continue…) Related items Much of Asia expects birth...

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Taiwan baby boom offsets low birth rate fears

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The number of babies born in Taiwan surged 16 percent in the nine months to September after the government offered subsidies to couples in a bid to boost the island’s birth rate, officials said on Sunday. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan leaves key interest rate unchanged Taiwan births rise for the first time...

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At 100, Taiwan’s government faces uncertain future

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Spurned by the international community, ignored in the land of its founding, and ridiculed by many of its own people, the Republic of China celebrates the 100th anniversary of its birth Monday, trying to stave off extinction. (read the story…) Related items Gambia: 25 IT Graduates Return From Taiwan MSI named one of Top...

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Taiwan births rise for the first time in 11 years

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Taiwan’s birth rate rose for the first time in 11 years in the first half of 2011 after a string of incentives aimed at boosting the island’s fertility, among the world’s lowest, according to the government. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan baby boom offsets low birth rate fears Ma Ying-jeou Inauguration: It's Time...

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