A possible boost for foreign students. A beautification plan is launched. Chen Chu to head up Control Yuan, and President Tsai makes a sneaky pick. More woes for Johnny Chiang. Finally, the Chinese take on Tsai speaking at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.

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