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In this early 1940 photo released by Wei Family, Wei Hsien-wen, now 97 years old, first from left, is seen in a portrait with other Republic of China pilots at an air base in Kunming, southern China. (AP Photo/Wei Family)

Taiwanese veteran is witness to century of change

By Thu, Aug 04, 2011 9:45AM UTC View Comments In this early 1940 photo released by Wei Family, Wei Hsien-wen, now 97 years old, first from left, is seen in a portrait with other Republic of China pilots at an air base in Kunming, southern China. (AP Photo/Wei Family)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — He is an old soldier now, almost as old as the republic he fought to defend. As Taiwan marks the centenary of the Republic of China this year, 97-year-old Wei Hsien-wen can reflect on what was – and what might have been. When he was born, the republic was in its...

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Philippines, US agree on recovery of WWII American soldiers’ remains

By Fri, Jun 03, 2011 5:09PM UTC View Comments Philippines, US agree on recovery of WWII American soldiers’ remains

The Philippines and the United States today signed a statement of intent on the recovery of remains of missing American soldiers who served in World War II. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. signed the statement at the Department of Foreign Affairs office in Manila. Present during...

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