Best Rotary International Podcasts (2024)

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President Lai meets with Rotary International president

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President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) met with 2025-2026 Rotary International President Mario Cesar Martins de Camargo this Wednesday. De Camargo, a member of the Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil Rotary Club, says he hopes to boost Rotary’s public image by working from the top down. Lai emphasized that Taiwan is a force of good in the world, and a trustworthy…

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President Lai discusses first 100 days in TV interview

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President Lai-Ching-te (賴清德) accepted an exclusive interview on “The View with Catherine Chang” Sunday night – his first TV program interview since taking office.

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Keeping all the Balls in the Air. Reflections of a new Rotary Club President. Helene Brunker 24:05

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What is it like to take the helm as President of a Rotary Club? Recently appointed Helene Brunker explains what her club offers, the rewards it brings and her plans to engage more widely with the local community.

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Fall forecast includes average typhoon season and warm wet weather

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The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued its autumn 2024 forecast Friday morning which includes probable cooler temperatures and a normal typhoon season.

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US National Security Advisor has been steadfast in stance on Taiwan throughout meetings with China: Foreign Ministry

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The Foreign Ministry commented on United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) this Thursday. They confirmed that high-level US officials have repeatedly expressed their firm stance on maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait throughout interactions with Chinese official…

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Labor Ministry to ease rules on overseas Chinese graduates in hospitality jobs

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The Labor Ministry has approved new regulations allowing hospitality businesses to hire overseas Chinese graduate students, in response to post-pandemic labor shortages. Starting Wednesday, licensed hotels and bed-and-breakfasts can apply to hire graduates to engage in mid-level jobs in the accommodation service industry.…

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Rotary Enriching Young People. RYPEN. Oliver Hadi 16:34

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Oliver Hadi spent an intensive residential weekend on the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment developing motivation, life skills, self image and self pride . Fiind out what happens on the course, the challenges to be overcome and the ultimate rewards.

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Premier Cho meets Japan Taiwan Exchange Association Chair Ohashi

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Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) met with Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi Chairman and his delegation on Monday. In his remarks, Cho praised Ohashi for his significant contributions to strengthening Taiwan-Japan relations. He noted that under Ohashi's leadership, bilateral exchanges have become even more robust.…

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Premier Cho praises Hakka spirit in Yimin Festival Speech

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Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) attended the Yimin Festival at Baozhong Yimin Temple in Hsinchu on Friday, celebrating the memorial day to honor Hakka volunteer soldiers who fought in Taiwan during the Qing dynasty. Cho praised the Hakka spirit of loyalty, righteousness and diligence, emphasizing the importance of promoting Hakka values and passing them…

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Supporting Communities in Crisis: The Angels of Service Initiative by Palm Desert Rotary 25:12

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Send us a Text Message. Discover how community service can thrive even in the most challenging times as we spotlight the "Angels of Service" program from the Palm Desert Rotary Club. Buffy Kavaniss joins us to share the inspiring origin story of this initiative, which began during COVID-19 to ensure community needs were met despite restrictions. Pa…

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News - 2024-08-22

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2024-08-22

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My Rotary Year in Brazil 25:44

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Sydney school girl Tilly Colville spends a year in Brazil under the auspices of Rotary Youth Exchange. What was it like? We learn about the food, the culture and the lessons learned during this life changing experience. An experience which will last her whole life.

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Giving hope to vulnerable women and children in Ethiopia 25:03

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Karen Kendall adopts two orphans in Ethiopia. She then opens Shamida her own orphanage with six children, now there are over 30. Her expertise, her experience and knowledge enable her to assist other facilities including a Juvenile Remand Centre to deinstitutionalise. An inspiring story.

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Taiwan launches digital learning demonstration centers to support elderly

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The Education Ministry today introduced the digital learning program for the elderly, aiming to help the seniors adapt to the digital age and improve their lives.

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Music as medicine 23:23

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More and more, scientists, doctors and caretakers of dementia patients are finding that music is medicine. For a decade, Music Mends Minds has helped organize music groups for people diagnosed with neurodegenerative dementias. Join Linda Yu as she visits the organization's inaugural band, learns about music as treatment, and traces Music Mends Mind…

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US Democratic Party reaffirms commitment to Taiwan Strait peace

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The U.S. Democratic National Convention is in full swing and the party has reaffirmed its support for Taiwan. The Democratic Party adopted the 2024 party platform on Monday which includes, for the first time, a firm commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and references the Six Assurances to Taiwan.…

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TSMC factory begins construction in Germany, expert warns of challenges ahead

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Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor manufacturer TSMC will start construction on its new factory in Dresden, Germany on Tuesday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to attend and deliver a speech at the commencement ceremony, along with TSMC’s Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei (魏哲家).

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Premier Cho calls on civil servants to help promote childcare policies

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On Friday, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) joined cabinet employees and their relatives in the family day event held in the Cabinet auditorium. Premier Cho took the opportunity to promote the government’s childcare policies, including subsidies for maternity, quasi-public childcare, and private university tuition costs. Cho urged the cabinet employees t…

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Taiwan allows tour groups to visit China, China continues to prohibit travel to Taiwan

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Regarding the ongoing issue with cross-strait tourism, Cabinet Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said in an interview with media on Wednesday that Taiwan’s doors are wide open and expressed his hope that tourists, students, and other travelers will come rather than military aircraft and warships. He reiterated that there is no ban on Taiwanese group tours…

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Mainland Affairs Council cautions Taiwanese on traveling to China

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Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Wednesday responded to recent claims from China's Ministry of State Security that they have discovered more than 1,000 cases of Taiwanese espionage.

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TPP faces scrutiny over discrepancies in donation reporting, presidential campaign accountant to be held responsible

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The Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has recently come under fire for discrepancies between their reported political donations and expenses during the 2024 presidential campaign, creating suspicions of accounting fraud. The KMT hosted a press conference Monday afternoon to clarify that as accountant Tuanmu Cheng (端木正) was contracted to report expense de…

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Episode 40 - Engaging Communities in Global Peace Efforts with Rotary 30:04

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Send us a Text Message. Discover the transformative power of the Rotary Peace Centers and the Rotary Peace Fellow Program as we sit down with Vicki Pullitz, past District Governor and Vice Chair of the Rotary Peace Centers Committee, and Peace Fellow Christina Chang. Vicki unravels the core elements of the Peace Centers, including notable partnersh…

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President Lai pledges more resources to reduce pressure for “Sandwich Generation”

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President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) announced on Monday that in addition to the Health Ministry’s project to provide mental health support for the middle-aged citizens, aiming to ease the burdens carried by Taiwan’s “Sandwich Generation”, more funds will also be allocated to long-term care as well as the national childcare plan 2.0 for children aged 0 to …

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Taiwan’s Kuo Hsing-chun secures bronze in women’s 59 kg weightlifting at Paris Olympics

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Taiwanese athlete Kuo Hsing-chun (郭婞淳) secured the bronze medal in the women’s 59kg weight class at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, despite entering the competition with minor injuries. Kuo lifted 105kg in the snatch and 130kg in the clean and jerk, achieving a total of 235kg.

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President Lai honors support staff of Taiwan’s Olympic Team on Father’s Day

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President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) shared a heartfelt message on his Facebook page on Thursday, wishing all fathers a happy Father’s Day.

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Art Smith: A little food goes a long way 24:18

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Chef Art Smith is an iconic American restaurateur, philanthropist, and cookbook author. He's cooked for Barack and Michelle Obama, among other world leaders, and served as Oprah Winfrey's personal chef for a decade. He received the James Beard Award in 2002 for his cookbook "Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family" and was named Humanitar…

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Taiwan appoints new deputy representative to the US

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The Presidential Office has appointed Yang Yi-shan (楊懿珊), Deputy Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as Taiwan's Deputy Representative to the United States. Yang was officially appointed on Tuesday.

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104 Job Bank survey shows Nantou best county to save money

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A survey released by the HR consulting company 104 Job Bank Tuesday announced up-to-date information about the job market, especially for new graduates.

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Guatemalan vice foreign minister visits Taiwan

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The Republic of Guatemala’s Vice Foreign Minister Julio Eduardo Orozco Pérez arrived in Taiwan on Monday. Based on the press release issued by Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry detailing his trip's itinerary, it is clear that the focus is to enhance bilateral cooperation.

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International Olympic Committee issues statement regarding women’s boxing controversy

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Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu‑ting (林郁婷) and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, both of whom are competing in this year’s Paris Olympics, have come under fire for previously failing unspecified gender eligibility tests conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA). The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued an official statement on Thursday sayi…

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Canadian warship transits through Taiwan Strait

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A Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday according to a press release issued by Taiwan’s National Defense Ministry this Thursday morning.

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Investigators identify 447 suspects linked to child pornography

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A total of 447 individuals suspected of involvement in child pornography on the “Creative Private Room” online forum have been identified by the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) as reported this Wednesday as part of the bureau’s recent nationwide crackdown.

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Taiwan's economy heats up, scholars warn export risks loom in second half

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Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) on Monday reported a “red light” economic indicator for June, signaling strong economic activity. This is the first such signal since January 2022. The NDC says the red light for June was driven by strong semiconductor demand, increased server needs, and a recovery in traditional industry exports. However…

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30th anniversary concert to commemorate Indigenous People’s name change

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To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Indigenous People’s renaming, a concert will be held on the afternoon of August 1 at Ketagalan Boulevard. Organized by the Indigenous Revival Alliance, a press conference was held on Monday to announce the event.

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A dental clinic in remote Papua New Guinea, thanks to Rotary 24:25

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The remarkable story of Karo Haltmeier from Kenthurst Rotary Club and her vision to build a small dental clinic in a remote village on the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Funds were raised, the building is close to completion and will soon provide oral health services to a wide community in this developing part of the world.…

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Taiwan Olympic delegation sails the Seine

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The 2024 Paris Olympics will kick off with over 10,000 athletes sailing down the Seine as a spectacle for the opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Paris time this Friday. Taiwanese athletes will be on the 74th delegation boat to set off, sailing alongside delegations from Tajikistan, Tanzania, and Chad.

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Taipei Mayor highlights success of new water supply tunnel amid typhoon

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) reported that the newly operational Feitsui Raw Water Supply Tunnel successfully maintained a stable water supply for the Greater Taipei Area, consisting of Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung, during Typhoon Gaemi.

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Nationwide school and office closures as Typhoon Gaemi nears

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As Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan, local authorities made a last-minute decision to suspend work and classes across most of the island. Initially, several central counties had announced normal operations for Wednesday, however, late-night reversals resulted in closure for 21 out of 22 counties and cities, with only Kinmen County maintaining a regu…

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From ideas to impact, Global Citizen's Michael Sheldrick 33:54

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Since the first Global Citizen Festival in 2012, countless influential artists, business leaders, and politicians have graced the event's stage. Global Citizen, co-founded by Michael Sheldrick, has helped distribute more than $43 billion to end extreme poverty. The organization has also been working with Rotary for over a decade. As Global Citizen …

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Foreign Ministry rejects China’s criticism of Han Kuang exercise

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The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday stated that the government will not accept interference or criticism from other countries and is committed to strengthening national defense and safeguarding democracy and freedom. This comes as the annual Han Kuang military exercise draws sharp criticism from China’s Foreign Ministry.…

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U.S. President Biden exits the 2024 presidential race

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U.S. President Joe Biden decided to end his reelection campaign, he said in a statement released on Sunday, July 21. He had faced mounting pressure to step aside following a dismal debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," he wrote on social media. "And while it has b…

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Changing Lives in Rural India with Beecroft Rotary 22:56

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Thanks to Beecroft Rotary the monsoon rains in India are captured and retained to resist erosion and assist down stream agriculture. A local community receives hygienic compost toilets vastly improving sanitation and health. Niranjan Deodhar explains.

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President Lai rides the newly reopened Alishan Forest Railway

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President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) attended the Alishan Forest Railway reopening event on Friday, saying in his speech that he will continue to promote the tourism industry in Chiayi City and County.

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“ID Girl” shooting sensation Wu Chia-ying takes on third Olympic Games

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Shooter and “ID Girl” Wu Chia-ying (吳佳穎) will make her third Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Wu is aiming to secure a medal for Taiwan after narrowly missing the mark at the Tokyo Olympics, where she placed fifth.

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Employment discrimination fines for 2023 reach nearly NT$10 million

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The Labor Ministry in Taiwan has reported that 43 employment discrimination cases were identified in 2023, resulting in fines of NT$9.2 million (about US$282,000). The majority of these cases involved gender discrimination, highlighting ongoing challenges in workplace equality.

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Canoeist Wu Shao-hsuan first to represent Taiwan in men's K1 slalom

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Canoeist Wu Shao-hsuan (吳少璿) will represent Taiwan in the men’s K1 canoe slalom at the Paris Olympics, marking the first time a Taiwanese male will compete in this event.

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18: Rotary Magazine - Summer 2024 1:57:47

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North Star is Rotary GB&I's five-year plan to strengthen and grow the organisation to 60,000 members by 2028. But how are we going to do it? This issue takes a deep dive at the ambitious strategic shift, paying particular attention to four membership channels; Club, Corporate, Direct and Enterprise. Also in this edition, we've got stories on Water …

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Trump survives assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally; one dead, two injured

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was shot in the upper part of his right ear, causing significant bleeding, but he is reportedly fine. The attack resulted in one attendee’s death and left two others critically injured. Secret Service agents shot a…

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Tai Tzu-ying returns for final shot at Olympic gold

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Badminton star Tai Tzu-ying (戴資穎) is set to make her fourth and final appearance at the Olympic Games this year. After winning silver in the Tokyo Olympics, Tai planned to retire, but decided to return once more, aiming for a gold medal to conclude her nearly 20-year career.

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Shih Hsin University Cheerleading Team and Nishihara High School Marching Band to perform at Presidential Office Concert

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The upcoming Presidential Office Concert to cheer on Taiwanese athletes competing in the Paris Olympics will include a unique combined performance from Shih Hsin University’s cheerleading team with Okinawa’s Nishihara High School Marching Band.

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