Help with a bow; Taiwan's charities.(Taiwanese charities in China and Myanmar)(Organization overview) From: The Economist (US) | Date: May 31, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Taiwan to the rescue

An unexpected bringer of relief in Myanmar and China

THE natural disasters that recently befell Myanmar and China have tested the willingness of both stricken countries to let in foreign helpers. Western relief organisations are still waiting to see whether Myanmar's armed forces meant what they said when they promised to let in all aid workers, regardless of nationality. China, though quick to accept money and material from the West, was ...