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  • 2015-09-22
Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies (TRCCS) is formally established in the new building of Na
Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies (TRCCS) is formally established in the new building of Na

On the 17th of September, 2015, Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies (TRCCS) was formally established in the new building of the National Library of Latvia, “The Castle of Light”.

On the 8th of November 2013, NCL Director General Shu-hsien Tseng and the National Library of Latvia Director, Andris Vilks, signed the “Taiwan Resource Center for Chinese Studies (TRCCS) Memorandum of Cooperation”. At that time, the new National Library of Latvia was still under construction, the TRCCS was temporarily set up at the Baltic Research Centre for East Asian Studies, AsiaRes located in the University of Latvia. This Center collaborated with University of Latvia and the National Library of Latvia to set up the TRCCS in the AsiaRes reading room. The new National Library of Latvia was inaugurated in August 2015. On the 17th of September AsiaRes reading room was transferred officially to the new Library. The "Taiwan Resource Centre for Chinese Studies" is now formally set up in the new National Library of Latvia occupying a particular place with an identifying plaque.

At the formal transfer ceremony, Representative Kuang-yueh Ko from the Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia gave a speech emphasizing that the main purpose of setting up of the TRCCS in providing Taiwan publications, audiovisual materials, digital and electronic research resources is to strengthen and energize Taiwan and Chinese Studies resources of the National Library of Latvia as well as the University of Latvia. He also expressed the hope that the TRCCS become an important platform in expanding bilateral academic and cultural activities.

Last Update Time:2015-11-13
  • Representative Kuang-yueh Ko from the Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia with National Library of Latvia Director, Andris Vilks.
    Representative Kuang-yueh Ko from the Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia with National Library of Latvia Director, Andris Vilks.
  • Ceremony attendees at the TRCCS of National Library of Latvia.
    Ceremony attendees at the TRCCS of National Library of Latvia.