FYI :
"Taipei, Jan. 19
President Chen Shui-bian called on domestic orchid growers Wednesday to intensify innovation, research and development, and international marketing to make Taiwan a "kingdom of orchids."
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Chen voiced the hope that agriculture officials will do their utmost to bid for hosting the 2011 International Orchid Exposition in Tainan County"
source and full news release :
http://english.www.gov.tw/index.jsp?action=cna&cnaid=6259
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