Extortion in Taiwan

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A rise in Taiwanese extortion cases has been reported for 1992. Among the most prominent extortion victims is McDonald's Corp, which has been the target of multiple bombings. Authorities conclude that the bombings are perpetrated by a single extortioner because the demand for $240,000 is low, considering McDonald's has the most fast-food outlets on the island. The company has refused to yield to demands, and is instead, in the midst of intensifying and upgrading security measures. The bombings have injured McDonald's personnel and killed one policeman.

Eating places, Patent owners and lessors, Reports, Crimes against, Fast food restaurants, McDonald's Corp., Crime, Extortion

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Strapped for cash: Taiwan's plane project seeks loan guarantees

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A joint venture between Taiwan Aerospace Corp and British Aerospace Corp to establish an equal partnership that would produce BAe 146 four-engine regional jets has been delayed due to a dispute over financing. Officials from both companies met in Taipei, Taiwan in Aug 1993 to discuss the reluctance of Chiaotung Bank, a government-owned institution, to back the project. Bank officials probably fear that financial a start-up aerospace industry is too risky. Government-guaranteed loans was one proposed answer.

Joint ventures, Aerospace industry, BAE Systems (Farnborough, United Kingdom), Taiwan Aerospace Co.

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Locals preferred: Taiwan enters international art market

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An art auction held in Taipei on Mar 22, 1992 proved the marketability of oil paintings done by Taiwanese painters. The auction was conducted by Sotheby, a London auctioneer, which sold the paintings at international prices. The choice of Sotheby was dictated by the need to study fully the authenticity of the paintings and the auction house's position as a neutral promoter of Taiwanese art work. The auction resulted in earnings of US$3.4 million.

Marketing, Art, Works, Painting, Chinese, Painters, Chinese, Chinese painting, Chinese painters

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