http://www.newsvine.com/taiwanNewsvine - taiwanen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:55:43 +0000Sat, 18 May 2013 09:23:40 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17774531-suspects-detained-in-failed-taiwan-train-bombinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17774531-suspects-detained-in-failed-taiwan-train-bombingtaiwanbombsuspectsworld-newsasTue, 16 Apr 2013 08:54:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17755836-chinese-talent-show-captivates-taiwanese-viewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17755836-chinese-talent-show-captivates-taiwanese-viewersentertainmenttaiwanchinashowastalent-showMon, 15 Apr 2013 06:56:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this undated photo released by Universal Music Group, Taiwanese singer Aska Yang is shown. Talent show "I Am A Singer" by China's Hunan Satellite TV station has captivated Taiwanese viewers but raised concerns about China's growing cultural influence on Taiwan. The show featured tense competition among professional singers from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The final episode of the TV station show Friday night, April 12, 2013, featured four Taiwanese and three mainland Chinese competitors, and many Taiwanese TV stations aired part or all of the finale, won by Chinese duo Yu Quan. Taiwan's Terry Lin and Yang were runners-up. (AP Photo/Universal Music Group)</p><p>In this undated photo released by Universal Music Group, Taiwanese singer Aska Yang is shown. Talent show "I Am A Singer" by China's Hunan Satellite TV station has captivated Taiwanese viewers but raised concerns about China's growing cultural influence on Taiwan. The show featured tense competition among professional singers from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The final episode of the TV station show Friday night, April 12, 2013, featured four Taiwanese and three mainland Chinese competitors, and many Taiwanese TV stations aired part or all of the finale, won by Chinese duo Yu Quan. Taiwan's Terry Lin and Yang were runners-up. (AP Photo/Universal Music Group) </p><p>In this undated photo released by Universal Music Group, Taiwanese singer Aska Yang is shown. Talent show "I Am A Singer" by China's Hunan Satellite TV station has captivated Taiwanese viewers but raised concerns about China's growing cultural influence on Taiwan. The show featured tense competition among professional singers from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The final episode of the TV station show Friday night, April 12, 2013, featured four Taiwanese and three mainland Chinese competitors, and many Taiwanese TV stations aired part or all of the finale, won by Chinese duo Yu Quan. Taiwan's Terry Lin and Yang were runners-up. (AP Photo/Universal Music Group) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17550810-taiwan-eases-controls-on-chinese-bank-investmenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17550810-taiwan-eases-controls-on-chinese-bank-investmentbusinesstaiwanchinabanksasMon, 1 Apr 2013 11:18:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://stephenkdavion.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17483900-strong-earthquake-kills-one-injures-19-in-taiwan-indian-expresshttp://stephenkdavion.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17483900-strong-earthquake-kills-one-injures-19-in-taiwan-indian-expresstaiwanworld-newseartj-quakeWed, 27 Mar 2013 09:57:42 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17478970-strong-quake-sways-buildings-in-taiwan-kills-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17478970-strong-quake-sways-buildings-in-taiwan-kills-1taiwanearthquakeworld-newsasWed, 27 Mar 2013 02:25:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A large crack lines the entire exterior wall of a building in Taichung, central Taiwan, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, following a strong earthquake early in the day. The 6.1 quake struck central Taiwan on Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring 19 as it damaged buildings on the quake-prone island. (AP Photo) TAIWAN OUT</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17468507-contentious-taiwan-media-deal-collapseshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17468507-contentious-taiwan-media-deal-collapsesmediataiwanworld-newsasnext-mediaTue, 26 Mar 2013 09:10:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2012 file photo, young demonstrators hold a protest against the proposed sale of influential media outlets to pro-China businessman Tsai Eng-meng in front of the Executive Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan. A contentious bid by Tsai and three associates to acquire Taiwan's largest newspaper and an influential investigative journal has fallen through Tuesday, March 26, 2013 after protests that the deal threatened press freedom on the democratic island. (AP Photo/Wally Santana, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17394196-taiwan-says-chinese-hackers-step-up-cyberattackshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17394196-taiwan-says-chinese-hackers-step-up-cyberattackstechnologytaiwanchinahackersasThu, 21 Mar 2013 04:38:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17352920-ex-us-diplomat-rankles-taiwan-with-defense-remarkshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17352920-ex-us-diplomat-rankles-taiwan-with-defense-remarkstaiwandefensechargesworld-newsasMon, 18 Mar 2013 06:22:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17322324-taiwan-president-to-attend-popes-installationhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17322324-taiwan-president-to-attend-popes-installationtaiwanpopeworld-newsasma-ying-jeouinstallationpope-francisFri, 15 Mar 2013 08:48:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17293902-taiwan-nixes-china-military-confidence-measureshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17293902-taiwan-nixes-china-military-confidence-measurestaiwandefenseplansdefense-ministryworld-newsasWed, 13 Mar 2013 09:31:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17282073-manny-ramirez-signs-contract-with-taiwan-teamhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/12/17282073-manny-ramirez-signs-contract-with-taiwan-teamsportstaiwancontractbbimanny-ramirezworld-newsmannyformer-mlbeda-rhinosTue, 12 Mar 2013 11:53:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez poses for media with an honorary baseball bat and new team jersey after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez, left, holds his new team jersey with head of E-United Group Lin Yi-shou as they pose for media after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez poses for media with wearing his new jersey after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez poses for media with an honorary baseball bat and new team jersey after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez, left, poses for the media with head of E-United Group Lin Yi-shou after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez puts on his new team jersey after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Former MLB star Manny Ramirez, left, and head of E-United Group Lin Yi-shou pose for media holding an honorary baseball bat after signing a short-term contract to play on the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan's professional baseball league in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The EDA Rhinos say Ramirez will earn $25,000 a month to appear with the team during this year's March-November season. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17248792-cuba-routs-taiwan-14-0-at-world-baseball-classichttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17248792-cuba-routs-taiwan-14-0-at-world-baseball-classicsportstaiwancubaworld-baseball-classicbbiwbcyasmany-tomasSat, 9 Mar 2013 14:45:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cuba's rightfielder Yasmany Tomas, right, rounds bases after hitting a three-run homer off Taiwan's pitcher Yang Yao-hsun in the fourth inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. At left rounding third base is teammate Alfredo Despaigne. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)</p><p>Cuba's rightfielder Yasmany Tomas hits a three-run homer off Taiwan's pitcher Yang Yao-hsun in the fourth inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)</p><p>Cuba's rightfielder Yasmany Tomas (27) is hugged by manager Victor Mesa after hitting a three-run homer off Taiwan's pitcher Yang Yao-hsun in the fourth inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)</p><p>Taiwan's starter Lo Ching-lung delivers a pitch against Cuba in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)</p><p>Cuba's shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena, right, is tagged out by Taiwan's third baseman Chen Yung-chi in a pickle in the third inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)</p><p>Cuba's closer Raciel Iglesias, left, celebrates with catcher Erier Sanchez after beating Taiwan in their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. The game was called in the top of the seventh inning with a score of 14-0. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)</p><p>Cuba's leftfielder Alfredo Despaigne celebrates after hitting a solo homer against Taiwan in the sixth inning during their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)</p><p>Cuba's rightfielder Yasmany Tomas, right, celebrates with third base coach Primitivo Diaz after hitting a three-run homer off Taiwan's pitcher Yang Yao-hsun in the fourth inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)</p><p>Cuba's rightfielder Yasmany Tomas rounds bases after hitting a three-run homer off Taiwan's pitcher Yang Yao-hsun in the fourth inning of their World Baseball Classic second round game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17246536-taiwanese-protest-against-nuclear-power-planthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17246536-taiwanese-protest-against-nuclear-power-planttaiwannuclearprotestworld-newsasSat, 9 Mar 2013 09:51:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A protester holds a slogan reading "Stop Nuclear Power Plant 4. Refuse Dangerous Nuke" during an anti-nuclear demonstration in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Tens of thousands of Taiwanese have protested to demand that the government scrap a $10 billion nuclear power plant that is nearly complete and slated to begin operating in two years. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)</p><p>ADDS TRANSLATION OF THE BANNER IN CENTER - Protesters march during an anti-nuclear demonstration in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Tens of thousands of Taiwanese have protested to demand that the government scrap a $10 billion nuclear power plant that is nearly complete and slated to begin operating in two years. The white banner reads: "I love Taiwan, Reject nuclear power plant 4." (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)</p><p>Protesters march during an anti-nuclear demonstration in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Tens of thousands of Taiwanese have protested to demand that the government scrap a $10 billion nuclear power plant that is nearly complete and slated to begin operating in two years.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)</p><p>A protester wears a slogan reading "Removal nuclear waste stored out of Orchid Island" during an anti-nuclear demonstration in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Tens of thousands of Taiwanese have protested to demand that the government scrap a $10 billion nuclear power plant that is nearly complete and slated to begin operating in two years. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)</p><p>Young women shout slogans along with tens of thousands anti-nuclear demonstrators denouncing the island's unfinished fourth nuclear power plant in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Tens of thousands of Taiwanese have protested to demand that the government scrap a $10 billion nuclear power plant that is nearly complete and slated to begin operating in two years. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p><p>Women bring their children with placards to march along with tens of thousands anti-nuclear demonstrators denouncing the island's unfinished fourth nuclear power plant in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Tens of thousands of Taiwanese have protested to demand that the government scrap a $10 billion nuclear power plant that is nearly complete and slated to begin operating in two years. The sign reads "Refuse unsafe nuclear power for the sake of our children!" (AP Photo/Wally Santana)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17216198-strong-earthquake-sways-buildings-in-taiwanhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17216198-strong-earthquake-sways-buildings-in-taiwantaiwanearthquakeworld-newsasThu, 7 Mar 2013 04:16:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/03/17166409-taiwan-beats-netherlands-8-3-in-wbc-group-b-gamehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/03/17166409-taiwan-beats-netherlands-8-3-in-wbc-group-b-gamesportstaiwannetherlandsbbiwbcdai-kang-yanggroup-b-world-baseball-classicSun, 3 Mar 2013 10:02:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17093409-taiwan-may-hold-referendum-on-nuclear-planthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17093409-taiwan-may-hold-referendum-on-nuclear-planttaiwannuclearreferendumworld-newsasTue, 26 Feb 2013 03:19:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17082595-chinas-xi-affirms-goal-of-unification-with-taiwanhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17082595-chinas-xi-affirms-goal-of-unification-with-taiwantaiwanchinaworld-newsasxi-jinpingMon, 25 Feb 2013 07:08:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Taiwan's former vice president Lien Chan, center, waves to journalists upon arrival at a hotel in Beijing Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. Lien Chan leads a business and politician delegation to Beijing for a three day visit and will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Communist Party Secretary General and the country's new leader Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)</p><p>Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou waves as he arrives at a hotel in Beijing Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. Terry Gou is one of the 30 strong business and politician delegation lead by Taiwan former vice president Lien Chan which arrives Beijing to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Communist Party Secretary General and the country's new leader Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)</p><p>In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, right, meets with Taiwan's Nationalist Party Honorary Chairman Lien Chan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. Xi reaffirmed China's desire to bring Taiwan under its control in the meeting. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Ding Lin) NO SALES</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17082558-ang-lees-win-for-life-of-pi-thrills-taiwanesehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/25/17082558-ang-lees-win-for-life-of-pi-thrills-taiwanesetaiwanleeacademy-awardworld-newsasang-leeMon, 25 Feb 2013 07:05:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Presenters Jane Fonda, right, and Michael Douglas present the award for best directing to Ang Lee for "Life of Pi," left, during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)</p><p>Ang Lee poses with his award for best directing for "Life of Pi" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17050573-taiwan-media-kingpin-pushes-hard-on-china-tieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/22/17050573-taiwan-media-kingpin-pushes-hard-on-china-tiestaiwanon-themarchworld-newsasmogultsai-eng-mengFri, 22 Feb 2013 05:13:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this Sept. 16, 2011 photo, media mogul Tsai Eng-meng smiles during a public event in Taipei, Taiwan. Appearing last year before Taiwanese regulators, billionaire media magnate Tsai appeared perplexed over a decision to fine his flagship newspaper for carrying camouflaged advertising on behalf of China's Communist government. Tsai, whose pro-China views have made him a lightning rod for criticism on this island of 23 million people, is on the verge of expanding his already substantial Taiwanese media empire through the acquisition of a 32 percent share in Next Media, currently owned by Jimmy Lai, an outspoken anti-communist reviled by Beijing. (AP Photo/Jameson Wu)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16848331-taiwan-banks-to-handle-chinese-yuanhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/05/16848331-taiwan-banks-to-handle-chinese-yuanbusinesstaiwanchinacurrencyasTue, 5 Feb 2013 08:35:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/04/16835848-foxconn-to-widen-scope-of-union-electionshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/04/16835848-foxconn-to-widen-scope-of-union-electionstechnologytaiwanasfoxconnMon, 4 Feb 2013 10:15:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/31/16797563-taiwan-picks-new-economics-minister-in-reshufflehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/31/16797563-taiwan-picks-new-economics-minister-in-reshufflebusinesstaiwancabinetworld-newsasFri, 1 Feb 2013 02:53:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/28/16733188-taiwanese-tycoon-offers-nobel-type-prizeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/28/16733188-taiwanese-tycoon-offers-nobel-type-prizesnewtaiwanprizeworld-newsasnobel-prizesMon, 28 Jan 2013 08:50:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://colin-klein.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/27/16727573-half-lion-half-tiger-cubs-born-in-taiwanhttp://colin-klein.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/27/16727573-half-lion-half-tiger-cubs-born-in-taiwantaiwananimalssciencebiologyzoologyMon, 28 Jan 2013 01:51:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/21/16632387-court-in-native-taiwan-snubs-obama-gown-designerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/21/16632387-court-in-native-taiwan-snubs-obama-gown-designertaiwanworld-newsaswumichelle-obamajason-wuTue, 22 Jan 2013 03:34:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This combo image shows first lady Michelle Obama as she arrives at the Inaugural Ball in Washington on Jan. 21, 2009, left, and Jan. 21, 2013, right. Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inaugural balls. The ruby-colored dress was a follow-up to the white gown Wu made for her four years ago when she was new to Washington, the pomp and circumstance, and the fashion press. (AP Photos/Jacquelyn Martin, Pablo Martinez Monsivais)</p><p>FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2011 file photo, designer Jason Wu takes a bow after presenting his Spring 2012 collection during Fashion Week in New York. Wu may have won international recognition for twice designing inaugural gowns for U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, but judges in his native Taiwan seem unimpressed. Taiwan's Intellectual Property Court ruled Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 that Wu's new label "Miss Wu" could not be registered as a brand because it was not distinctive enough. He designed Michelle Obama's white inaugural gown in 2008. On Monday, she appeared in another of his creations, a shiny gown with a red halter top. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)</p>