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May 12, 2008
 
President denies role in diplomacy fraud scandal
Taipei, May 6 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian denied Tuesday allegations that he is implicated in a nearly US$30 million diplomatic fraud scandal that came to light May 1.

Chen made the statement, his first since the exposure of the embarrassing scandal, in a press release issued by the Presidential Office amid mounting pressure from the public for him to acknowledge his alleged part in the case.

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U.S. representatives call on president
U.S. representatives call on president
President Chen Shui-bian (right) receives U.S. Representatives Solomon Ortiz (center) and Steve Chabot (left) at the Presidential Office Wednesday. Ortiz arrived here Jan. 5 for a six-day visit while Chabot arrived here Jan. 8 for a four-day visit. CNA photo, Jan. 9, 2008

Current News
CNA daybook for May 12, 2008
Gasoline price to be adjusted monthly: minister-designate
Cross-strait affairs said to top NSC work agenda in 1st year
Security & intelligence personnel said to remain unchanged for now
Incoming National Security Council lineup announced
New cigarette targeting women should be suspended: group
Taiwan wins two silvers, one bronze in world badminton games
Incoming Cabinet lineup urged to have health checked
President-elect to respond to Hu's call for 'building mutual trust'
Government should help promote local films: filmmakers
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Politics
Cross-strait affairs said to top NSC work agenda in 1st year
Taipei, May 11 (CNA) Trade and economic relations across the Taiwan Strait will be the top concern of the National Security Council (NSC) in the first year of the incoming Kuomintang (KMT) administration, the NSC secretary-general-designate said Sunday.
Economics
Gasoline price to be adjusted monthly: minister-designate
Taipei, May 11 (CNA) Incoming Economic Affairs Minister Yiin Chii-ming said Sunday the new government will deal with fuel and electricity pricing issues first while keeping water prices intact for the rest of this year.
Society
New cigarette targeting women should be suspended: group
Taipei, May 11 (CNA) Incoming President Ma Ying-jeou should help stop the marketing of a new cigarette launched by Taiwan's state-run tobacco company that targets women and girls, a local anti-smoking group said Sunday.
Others
CNA daybook for May 12, 2008
All tourists stranded in Cambodia will return tomorrow
All Taiwanese tourists still stranded in Siem Reap, Cambodia, will be flown home tomorrow by a charter flight of Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT).
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Polaris chief freed on bail after being questioned
Aviation bill to be screened May 15 amid opposition


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