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Hypiereon · Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:19 AM

I'm in Mainland China so there's not a whole lot I can do from here but give you some directional pointers. Because Taiwan is not formally or widely recognized internationally as an independent country, no foreign powers I know of have a functioning consulate or embassy there. As well, the formal internationally recognized form of representation of Taiwan, being Beijing, has no authority in Taiwan that can help you. It's a bit of a sticky situation.

There are other issues. Just because you are looking for someone does not mean they want to be found. Though you have probably imagined the worst, it could be simpler than that. You need to consider every possibility. As well, most official places are very reluctant to help someone find someone based solely on your word that there is a family relationship. To even begin to get legitamate help, you need to prove the person you are looking for is family, and prove that they are in Taiwan. Photo's, birth certificates, marriage certificate, driver's license, and all other documentation that can prove a family relationship - along with a copy of an airline ticket, a receipt from a credit card, airline, or booking agency that booked the flight. Something that connects the person you are seeking with you firstly, and then documentation that will connect them with travel to Taiwan.

Try to help someone help you. If you know for sure he was working in Taipei, then you probably should also know what school, or the name of a person he was supposed to work for. Connect the dots as far along as you can on your own before you talk to anyone else. Sorry to say this, but no one is going to be as vested in finding your dad as you are, so take it upon yourself as being your own best detective agency and do as much as you legally can. Search websties for schools he MAY have worked at and contact them directly through e-mail. Just because he doesn't work at the school you contact doesn't mean that person would be unwilling to contact other schools in the area to find out if "Mr. So-and-So" works there. It might be just that easy. Foreginers do tend to stand out a little easier over here.

There is one other possible I have thought of, but it is a long-shot. You can talk to the people in the USA that represent Taiwan unofficially. Here is their website: http://www.tecro.org/ and you can click on the "Contact Us" to find ways you might be able to communicate with someone. again, it's a long shot, but if you get someone who will talk to you then you stand a whole lot better chance of finding out what they or you can do about finding your dad. Hope this helps.

Mon 16-Jan-06, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hypiereon ESL Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: General Manager www.MilestoneGC.com Location: Posts: 140	Sounds like you're in a bit of a spot. I'm in Mainland China so there's not a whole lot I can do from here but give you some directional pointers. Because Taiwan is not formally or widely recognized internationally as an independent country, no foreign powers I know of have a functioning consulate or embassy there. As well, the formal internationally recognized form of representation of Taiwan, being Beijing, has no authority in Taiwan that can help you. It's a bit of a sticky situation. There are other issues. Just because you are looking for someone does not mean they want to be found. Though you have probably imagined the worst, it could be simpler than that. You need to consider every possibility. As well, most official places are very reluctant to help someone find someone based solely on your word that there is a family relationship. To even begin to get legitamate help, you need to prove the person you are looking for is family, and prove that they are in Taiwan. Photo's, birth certificates, marriage certificate, driver's license, and all other documentation that can prove a family relationship - along with a copy of an airline ticket, a receipt from a credit card, airline, or booking agency that booked the flight. Something that connects the person you are seeking with you firstly, and then documentation that will connect them with travel to Taiwan. Try to help someone help you. If you know for sure he was working in Taipei, then you probably should also know what school, or the name of a person he was supposed to work for. Connect the dots as far along as you can on your own before you talk to anyone else. Sorry to say this, but no one is going to be as vested in finding your dad as you are, so take it upon yourself as being your own best detective agency and do as much as you legally can. Search websties for schools he MAY have worked at and contact them directly through e-mail. Just because he doesn't work at the school you contact doesn't mean that person would be unwilling to contact other schools in the area to find out if "Mr. So-and-So" works there. It might be just that easy. Foreginers do tend to stand out a little easier over here. There is one other possible I have thought of, but it is a long-shot. You can talk to the people in the USA that represent Taiwan unofficially. Here is their website: http://www.tecro.org/ and you can click on the "Contact Us" to find ways you might be able to communicate with someone. again, it's a long shot, but if you get someone who will talk to you then you stand a whole lot better chance of finding out what they or you can do about finding your dad. Hope this helps. __________________ Hypiereon's Maxim: "The best teacher cannot help a student who absolutely refuses to learn; the worst teacher cannot refuse the one who will not be denied."