home  select a topic arts & literature education & learning history & culture home & how-to kids & family local focus news & public affairs science & nature all programs radio Pacific Time audio archive about tv arts & literature education & learning history & culture home & how-to kids & family local focus news & public affairs science & nature radio FAQ tv FAQ   about KQED   support KQED   the guide online   email newsletters   DTV transition   KQED store   help & FAQ   contact info Pacific Time: Archive Thu, Aug 2, 2007 -- 6:30 PM Pacific Time 2007-08-02 : Winning International Favor -- Through Heavy Metal? Listen (RealMedia stream) A week ago, Taiwan’s bid to join the United Nations was turned down for the 15th consecutive time. But Taiwan is undaunted and plans to launch a fresh bid to join the UN in September. And now the island has an unlikely champion – a Taiwanese heavy metal band, ChthoniC. They’re currently touring the US as part of Ozzfest. Reporters: Caroline Gluck with Larissa Zhou More Info: Slideshow: Chthonic at Ozzfest:Photos taken in Mountain View, CA, July 17, 2007, by Pacific Time's Larissa Zhou. ChthoniC's Website:The English-language version. back to week of August 2, 2007 *Your name: *Your email address: *Friend's email address: Additional Message: (optional) * Indicates required field. Names and email addresses are not collected by KQED.org. For more information, please see our privacy policy. archive search site map | terms of service | privacy policy Copyright © 1994-2008 KQED. All Rights Reserved.		SPONSORED BY: