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About Lotta Danielsson-Murphy
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Expertise
I can answer questions about trading with and doing business with Taiwan. I can also answer questions about traveling to Taiwan, particularly about traveling to Taipei, as well as general questions about history, language, culture, etc.

Experience

Relevant Experience
I am the Vice President of the US-Taiwan Business Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to US-Taiwan trade/business. I speak Mandarin Chinese, lived in Taipei for nine months, and worked in Beijing for almost a year.

Education/Credentials
International MBA (a.k.a. MIBS)-Chinese Track
University of South Carolina

BA
Anthropology
Georgia State University

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Lotta Danielsson-Murphy 
In Category  Taiwan

SubjectDate Asked

Taipai10/7/2008
  Q: Lotta! I'm looking for the postal code for the following address: 464 Ren Ai Road, Section 4 5th ...
  A: One reason you might have a problem with the postal code website is that if you use the "Tongyong ...
5 digit zip code8/13/2008
  Q: I'm trying to send something ups to taipei taiwan. I know the 3 digit code is 105 but cant find the ...
  A: Ryan, Tun Hua North Road is also known as "Dunhua North Road". If you go to the Chunghwa Post zip ...
Visa - Taiwan8/6/2008
  Q: Can you tell me if Chinese nationals require visa to go to Taiwan for official business trip? If so ...
  A: In order for Chinese nationals to visit Taiwan, they have to either travel to Taiwan for business ...
Zip Code for Taipei City 110, Taiwan7/21/2008
  Q: I have to send a letter to LCS & Partners 5F, No. 8, Sec. 5, Sinyi Rd. Taipei City 110, Taiwan I ...
  A: Angelina, The three digit zip code is the code you have already, 110. If you go to the Taiwan Post ...
Postal code in Taiwan6/11/2008
  Q: What is the postal code for: 6-1 F1, 45 Nanjing E. Rd., Section 4 Taipei, Taiwan Thank you.
  A: It should probably be 6-1 FL (for "floor", not "F1"), so the address is actually 45 Nanjing East ...
taipei hostels6/4/2008
  Q: I am going to Taipei on holidays pretty soon and I am wondering if you can recommend a cheap and ...
  A: I am sorry, but it's been too long since I was in Taiwan and living in a hostel - I'm not at all the ...
need an address5/3/2008
  Q: I am going to a concert at the Hsinchu County Stadium and cannot find the address. There is a web ...
  A: I'm sorry it took a while to get back to you. I don't normally get notification of these questions ...
Technical Employment Agencies5/1/2008
  Q: We are a U.S. based recruiting firm. How can I locate permanent placement Employment Agencies in ...
  A: A couple of employment agencies are listed under Human Resources on the U.S. Commercial Services ...
Employment in Taiwan4/22/2008
  Q: What is the best form to look for employment in Taiwan, in the area of Clinical Research. Internet ...
  A: The simple answer is both. Finding a good job in Taiwan (that's not teaching English) is just as ...
Chinese Language School4/9/2008
  Q: My son goes to a local, non-profit Chinese language and culture school on Sundays. I was so ...
  A: I'm happy to hear that you are involved in such a worthy cause, but I'm sorry to hear that the ...
Need to know3/27/2008
  Q: Good afternoon, Can you please email the zip code for the following address? No.8, Li-Shing Rd ...
  A: Sorry, I don't have access to your email address, so I can't email you. The name of the road you ...
zip code3/20/2008
  Q: Can you tell me the zip code for Chung Shan Rd., sec 2, Taipei, Taiwan
  A: I'm afraid you can only get the 3-digit zip, 104, because there is no number listed in the address ...
visa3/10/2008
  Q: I am so glad I found you to help me answer soem questions I have. I overstayed my visa last year ...
  A: Carrie, While the authorities may be reluctant to issue you with a visa when they see you have ...
where to get the whole taiwan's street listing in chinese2/12/2008
  Q: Could u let me know how to get the street listing in chinese? thanks.
  A: I'm afraid I can't get you a listing of all the streets in Taiwan, as I have never seen such a list. ...
Verifying a street name1/30/2008
  Q: I hae been attempting to verify the street name for the following address as well as locate the +2 ...
  A: The postal code you are looking for is 32667. Here is how I found it: Go to the Zip Code website ...
Coffee shop and restaurant1/17/2008
  Q: I will stay in Taipei for 4 days at the beginning of Feb., pls kindly recommend some special or good ...
  A: I have a couple of places to recommend. I made a map on Google Maps for a friend with places I ...
taiwan11/29/2007
  Q: Hey Lotta, I'm Chonghui from Malaysia.I'm going to Taiwan in a week's time.How low will the ...
  A: Right now, the Taipei weather is pretty rainy but warm - lows in the 15-18 degrees Celsius. Although ...
Taipei during Chinese New Year11/19/2007
  Q: I plan to visit Taipei for vacation during the Chinese/Lunar New Year period. Please advise if it ...
  A: While the city will be less crowded as people travel to their hometowns, and it will be fairly ...
Multiple-entry VISA8/4/2007
  Q: From my understanding a departing plane ticket is needed in order to apply for a 60 day ...
  A: Tan-nee, Sorry for the delay in answering, I was having issues logging in. I believe that IF you ...
Requirements for Chinese national to stay in Taiwan7/6/2007
  Q: I am an American, but my fiancee is a Chinese national. I would like the opportunity to teach ...
  A: I'm sorry to tell you, but it's very difficult for Chinese nationals to get a visa to visit Taiwan, ...
Overstaying a visa6/21/2007
  Q: I saw your answer on a previous question about overstaying a visa and was hoping you could help me ...
  A: I'm afraid that I don't really have any first-hand experience with overstaying a visa in Taiwan, so ...
Postal code for Hsinchu6/7/2007
  Q: I need to know the full postal code for Hsinchu, Taiwan. The address is 1001 Ta Hsueh rd. It is a ...
  A: I think that the street name system only works for the large cities like Taipei, the only place in ...
Moving to Taiwan4/28/2007
  Q: Ii wonder if you could help me decide which city to travel to in Taiwan. I am living in Grand ...
  A: I have to say that ESL teaching in Taiwan is not at all my specialty, but here are some thoughts. ...
Postal code for Hsintien city3/27/2007
  Q: I am looking for the postal code for Hsintien city, in Taipei Taiwan. I have tried the Taiwan ...
  A: The name "Hsintien City" is the Wade-Giles phonetic spelling for what is also known as "Sindian ...
visa for taiwan3/23/2007
  Q: I'm from the philippines. Do i need to get a tourist visa to go to taiwan for 3 days vacation?
  A: As far as I can tell from the Taiwan government site, someone from the Philippines is NOT eligible ...
overstaying visa for taiwan3/13/2007
  Q: i wanted to know if one can overstay visa in taiwan, and just pay at immigration on the way out? ...
  A: Tom. I would never advise you to overstay your visa, as it may cause you to be ineligible to ...
What should I wear in Taiwan?2/26/2007
  Q: What sort of clothing is considered acceptable in Taiwan? My boss (born and raised in Taipei) told ...
  A: That is a pretty tricky question, but I'll do my best to answer. Your boss is definitely correct ...
Taipei, Taiwan12/12/2006
  Q: What is the zipcode for Taipei, Taiwan?
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering, I've been overseas without internet access for three weeks. The ...
Finding People in Taipei9/26/2006
  Q: I think you answered a question for me a couple of months ago about finding people in Taiwan. I ...
  A: I'm afraid I'm not really the person to help you with this question, as I'm not currently living in ...
weather9/9/2006
  Q: 1] I live in los angeles.I was thinking of coming there to teach.Does the weather get down to the ...
  A: Yes, the weather in Taiwan/Taipei CAN go down to the 40s F in the winter time. I don't have an ...
about taipei county7/14/2006
  Q: iwant to ask where is hua chong bridge in yungho?how i can go through that bridge,i've been there ...
  A: Wow, that’s a tough one! I’m afraid I’m a bit out of my depth on this question. Since I don’t live ...
Currency7/11/2006
  Q: I have never traveled outside of the United States and so I'm not sure if I should just get American ...
  A: The exchange rate for Taiwan is about 32.5 NT dollars per 1 US dollar. It generally fluctuates in ...
postal code for taipei county7/6/2006
  Q: What is the postal code for Chung Ho City, Taipei County? Which is the city, Chung Ho City or ...
  A: Chung Ho City is the name for a small area within Taipei County, which itself is the area ...
Buddhist Funeral Rites7/1/2006
  Q: What is the appropriate way for a foreigner to mark the occasion of the passing of the father of a ...
  A: I'm terribly sorry, but this is simply outside my expertise. You would be better off asking someone ...
winter wear in taipei6/13/2006
  Q: candy here from singapore.. i am planing on my 1st trip to taiwan, taipei this coming jan 07. Some ...
  A: Taiwan can get pretty cold in the winter. If you are used to very warm temperatures, that can make ...
studying in Taiwan7/25/2005
  Q: Lotta. I am writing from Ukraine. Nobody from my friends hasn't been to Taiwan, so I am glad that ...
  A: I am sure you are very excited about your upcoming trip, and let me wish you a very nice stay! I ...
Taiwan clothing industry5/11/2005
  Q: What is the main fabric Taiwan's clothing industries uses to make it's clothes?
  A: I don't have exact statistics handy, but the following is the types of fibers that Taiwan produces, ...
Business in Taiwan2/17/2005
  Q: I'm English and not sure if the rules for me are the same as for you. But if you can help in anyway ...
  A: I think that the rules are pretty similar for US and UK citizens. However, I'm not all that familiar ...
looking for hwy yen moastery6/15/2004
  Q: my name is lyndon tsosie a navajo indian from arizona (usa),i am trying to locate a monastery on ...
  A: This question is pretty much outside my area of expertise. However, I have done some research using ...
Where is Chung Ho City?7/20/2003
  Q: Could you please tell me where Chung Ho City is, I can't locate it in any atlas I own.
  A: Chung Ho City is actually located within the Taipei County limits, which is why you may have trouble ...
Traveling to Taiwan6/2/2003
  Q: My wife and I would like to begin planning a trip (short visit 7-10 days) to Taiwan in December of ...
  A: Glad to hear that you will be visiting Kaohsiung. Not enough people get out of Taipei and see the ...
Taipei7/28/2002
  Q: We will be visiting Taipei for 3 days the latter part of Dec 2002. When checking hotels online I ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long to answer your question. I'm not familiar with numbered districts, as far ...
travel in taiwan3/9/2001
  Q: I actually have questions about travelling around Taiwan. So I hope you can help me. My husband and ...
  A: I didn't spend much time outside Taipei, but the few places I visited were marvellous! If you are a ...

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