Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Will it be inappropriate to display the Taiwan flag in China?


Will it be inappropriate to display the Taiwan flag in China?
I am organising an international student event in China. We shall hang flags of different nations where our members are from. Will it be inappropriate if I hang the flag of Taiwan on PRC territory?
China - 7 Answers
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Yes, its quite inappropiate to display the Taiwan flag on Chinese soil. If u want u can display the Chinese Taipei flag for safety reason or don't display is the best. But its your call and be safe.
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It is not only inappropriate. It is unacceptable in mainland China. One will not only run into problems with the police, but also with the ordinary local residents. Recall that mainland Chinese residents and atheletes would tear down the ROC flag in international events, and it is not difficult to foresee what will happen when one displays a ROC flag on mainland Chinese soil. The purpose of your trip is to promote cultural exchange. The purpose of your trip is not to irritate the mainland state and its people. If you are interested in studying and working in the PRC in the future, you must not display the ROC flag in mainland China.
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yes, people will be offended. they can't get over the fact that Taiwan is separate and better
4 :
You'd better not! The government is very sensitive this year as it's China's 60th anniversary.
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It depends on where and for what occasion. Taiwan flags are shown in museums and such as it is the flag of the first republic of China ca~1928 If you goto Nanjing and to Sun Yat-sen tomb you will see the "Blue sky and white sun" flag that makes up part of the Taiwan flag. But the odds are if you did have one the police will take it off you as its invalid in China. Also you could be arrested for supporting separatist movements.
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It'll be offensive and unsuccessful. For a Chinese, you'll get the response when you break into a White House meeting and fly a Confederacy flag. For other students attending the event, it shows your unawareness of current international practices. There're only a dozen small countries in the world that do reconginze Taiwan as a country. Take heart that NONE of the students at the event will be from a country that recognizes Taiwan as a nation. For a country to establish diplomatic relationship with China, the 1st rule is to break all official contacts with Taiwan and negate Taiwan as a nation. Regardless of what you may hear in your neighourhood, U.S. Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, you name it... all of these powers negate Taiwan as a nation and have diplomatic relationship with China though Chinese people are sick of, if not angry, with their hipocracy of making their people think the other way. Also, those student from Taiwan are representing Taiwan as a province. Otherwise, they can't come to mainland China. Since it's an international event, you should be aware that your actions represents that of your nation. So if you think Taiwan is a nation and raise their flag, it'll only disqualify you for being ignorant about current international practices or it can mean that you can decide for your country that it no longer wants a diplomatic relationship with China, which, makes your visa invalid. So I guess, either you'd get thrown out, which is not very likely to happen as Chinese usually try to be friendly to foreigners, or the flag gets it, which probably will happen. If you have to insist, maybe try the Chinese Taipei flag, which is valid in international events.
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Are you serious man? What a numb-nut question.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

I would like to teach in Taiwan or Mainland China, What is the best way to find a position teaching English?


I would like to teach in Taiwan or Mainland China, What is the best way to find a position teaching English?
I have lots of experience, a BA and a MA in English, and a five year license to teach in Mississippi. Is it pretty easy to get hired to teach in Taiwan, and would you know the pay scale? I just need enough to pay my student loans. I would prefer teaching in the country instead of a big city.
Teaching - 2 Answers
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http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=teaching+english+in+Taiwan&search_type=&aq=f http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4uRqpjElV4&NR=1 this school in Taiwan is looking for teachers, check it out!! http://www.wretch.cc/video/onlyyouxi&func=single&vid=3776924&o=time_d&p=34 http://www.wretch.cc/video/onlyyouxi&func=single&vid=3776854&o=time_d&p=35 http://www.wretch.cc/video/na6313025&func=single&vid=1278922 http://www.wretch.cc/video/wish725610&func=single&vid=4557207 http://www.wretch.cc/video/b8653045&func=single&vid=5301895 hopefully, this help!!
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as above and good luck.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Overseas summer volunteering opportunities for High School Student (preferably Asia)?


Overseas summer volunteering opportunities for High School Student (preferably Asia)?
Well, right now I'm looking for volunteer opportunities for a high school student to volunteer overseas (preferably in Asia). I was just wondering if anyone know of any good opportunities for like grassroots volunteering (helping teach local kids English, volunteering in local villages, etc.) since I'm not very interested in those big programs where grassroots volunteering in rural isn't their main focus. If anyone knew of any programs like this, it'd be great since right now, I'm looking for opportunities in China and Taiwan.
Community Service - 2 Answers
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www.volunteervisions.org
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I taught English in China for 3 years. You can work in China for a month or two in the summer for good pay and airfare!! Plus, the chinese will treat you great, and the school will take care of you!! Email me if you have any questions - it was a fabulous eperience!! Search on "teach english in china". Lots of websites that has info. Pretty early, though, to be looking for next summer.

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Saturday, May 28, 2011

What are the requirements to work as a pharmacist in Australia, if I have a degree from Taiwan?


What are the requirements to work as a pharmacist in Australia, if I have a degree from Taiwan?
I am a pharmacy student.I have a plan to work as pharmacist in Australia. Can I come to Australia and work as a pharmacist when I have a license from Taiwan? What tests will I need to pass? And what other skills do I need to have? Thanks in advance.
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Before you can obtain a skilled migration visa for Australia as a retail or hospital pharmacist, you must obtain a positive skills assessment from The Australian Pharmacy Examining Committee (APEC) which is the body responsible for skills assessment for migration purposes. See the following and follow the links to the APEC website for information on what is required: http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupations/p/pharmacist-retail-pharmacist-2382-15.htm http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupations/p/pharmacist-hospital-pharmacist-2382-11.htm Part of the APEC requirements is that you must meet strict English language requirements. Language requirements are based on either the Occupational English Test (OET) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A score of ‘A’ or ‘B’ in all four components of the OET or an overall Band score of at least 7.5 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components) at the Academic level of IELTS is an essential prerequisite for enrolment in the APC Stage I Examination (as used in Stream A). The OET and IELTS may be taken overseas or in Australia. Because you are still a student and will require a minimum of 12 months work experience after graduation before you can apply for a visa, you will not require registration specific to the state in which you wish to practise. After 1 July 2010, pharmacists will be nationally registered to practise pharmacy in any state or territory in Australia.

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

British citizen who wants to study in Taiwan?


British citizen who wants to study in Taiwan?
What are the requirements and options i would have for a student visa in Taiwan..? My Taiwanese friend says alot let alot of westerners in to study right now for scholarships. Who do i contact for more information about it? I know the school I am looking at, and i was surprised how cheap the tuition fee's are it called "Fu Jen Catholic University" I know im best contacting my embassy but im not sure which section to contact Thank you
Immigration - 1 Answers
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For information on student visa requirements, contact the Taipei Representative Office in London, 50 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0EB; tel: 020 7881 2650/4; fax: 020 7730 3139 or visit their website http://www.taiwanembassy.org/UK/mp.asp?mp=132 .. If you live in Scotland or in the north-England counties contact the Taipei Prepresentative Office in Edinburgh, 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7PE; tel: 01312 206886/90 Source(s): http://www.taiwanembassy.org/UK/ct.asp?xItem=17946&CtNode=3247&mp=132&xp1= ..

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

How much fluency should I have to be a foreign exchange student?

How much fluency should I have to be a foreign exchange student?
I want to become a foreign exchange student my junior year of high school. I've decided I want to visit Taiwan. The info about the programs says no Mandarin is required, though they would like if you have some. I am almost done with Level 1 of Rosetta Stone Mandarin. Would I be able to communicate, fit in, make friends, and live for a year in Taiwan with that much knowledge?
Languages - 3 Answers
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I think that you should have intermediate-advanced at least. If you go with basic, you will learn alot though and eventually be able to fit in, but maybe not at first.
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Rosetta Stone....ehh, I don't know. Haven't heard a lot of good stuff from people using that program. I would have suggested that you used Pimsleur or Teach Yourself instead. Though if you can hold a decent conversation, form/read sentences, and basically have the basics down then I don't see why you're not prepared. Though some exchange programs prefer if you don't know much considering you're going for language immersion, but not all are like this. It really just depends on what exchange program you go through. They'll place you with a family, or in a specific location depending on your fluency level.
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If you got the basic Chinese that would be great. you also should still more practice with native or Chinese speaking guys. I recommend you can continue to study with Rosetta stone or find a tutor local or online , it wil correct your mistake and make you take less wrong way.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

How to find a host family in Taiwan?


How to find a host family in Taiwan?
I'm going to Taiwan for one month in the summer. I've tried looking on the internet but so far I've had no luck at finding a host family for my time there. Can anyone with experience with this let me know how they found their host family in Taiwan? Or any possible ways in which I could arrange this? (I'm a female university student studying Mandarin) I'm going to university in Beijing, not in Taiwan. So it's more of an informal stay for only one month before I go to Beijing.
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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A host family is not that hard to find. If you provide info on which university you will be attending, then we can better assist you.

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