Unassociated Document
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-PX

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number: 811-04893
 
The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

c/o State Street Bank and Trust Company
2 Avenue de Lafayette
P.O. Box 5049
Boston, MA 02206-5049
(Address of principal executive offices)

Street Bank and Trust Company
Elizabeth A. Watson, Esq.
4 Copley Place, 5th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Leonard B. Mackey, Jr., Esq.
Clifford Chance U.S. LLP
31 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019


(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 800-636-9242
 
Date of fiscal year end: August 31
 
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

Item 1.  Proxy Voting Record.

The following represents the Fund’s proxy voting record for the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009:
 
 
I.
Company Name: HON HAI PRECISION IND. CO. LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2317 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 4/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,600,874 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 1.50 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: SESODA CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1708 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 5/22/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,961 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.50 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: First  Financial  Holding  Co.  Ltd.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2892 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 5/22/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 800,500 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.50 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.25 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
○ To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: GREATWALL ENT

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1210 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/4/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,000,339 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.20 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.50 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2105 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/4/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,250,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Formosa Petrochemical Corp

II.
Exchange Ticker: 6505 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/4/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,200,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.20 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Formosa Plastics Corporation

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1301 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/5/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,000,408 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.70 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.         For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Asia Cement Corporation

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1102 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/9/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,500,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: ASIA POLYMER CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1308 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,899 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: TAIWAN GLASS IND. CORP.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1802 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 5,502,887 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.20 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2303 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,950,499 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
○ To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: SILICONWARE PRECISION INDUSTRIES CO.LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2325 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,000,074 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
○ To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2379 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.60 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.10 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
I.
Company Name: PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2912 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,300,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 2.04 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 1.36 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
 
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: NOVATEK MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 3034 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,200,878 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 4.50 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.05 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Richtek Technology Corp.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 6286 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 800,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 7.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.50 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1303 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/11/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,717 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: CHUNG HWA PULP CORP.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1905 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 5,000,067 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.15 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: RUENTEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2915 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 4,000,711 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
○ To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: GEMTEK TECHNOLOGY Co.Ltd

II.
Exchange Ticker: 4906 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,500,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 3.64 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.49 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
○               Yes _______________________________________________
●               No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
I.
Company Name: SONIX TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 5471 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,400,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 2.99 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: FORMOSA CHEMICALS & FIBRE CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1326 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.90 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2006 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,024 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.50 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2881 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 5,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
○ To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: MEGA FINANCIAL HOLDING CO. LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2886 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 11,167 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.25 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Waterland Financial Holdings

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2889 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 5,628 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
○ To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: YULON MOTOR CO.LTD

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2201 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,088 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.08 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
 
I.
Company Name: UNI-PRESIDENT ENTERPRISES CORP.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1216 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/29/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,500,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.44 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.44 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
○ To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Wei Chuan Foods Corp.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1201 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/26/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,500,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
○ To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: CATCHER TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2474 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/26/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,500,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Far Eastern Textile Ltd.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1402 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/26/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,000,622 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.20 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: TAIWAN  MOBILE  CO. LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 3045 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,800,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 4.69 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2412 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 5,000,094 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 3.83 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2382 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 3,300,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 3.50 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.10 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: INNOLUX DISPLAY CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 3481 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,000,924 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.20 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: AU Optronics Corp.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2409 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 6,000,695 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: CATHAY FINANCIAL HOLDING CO. LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2882 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 4,000,622 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
○ To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: HUA NAN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS CO.LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2880 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 6,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.70 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.30 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
○ To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: KGI Securities Co. LTD.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 6008 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 6,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 0.15 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: China Steel Corporation

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2002 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 7,200,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.30 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.43 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Synnex Technology International Corp.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2347 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 4,500,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.30 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 1.00 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Taiwan Cement Corp.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 1101 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 2,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.32 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: HTC Corporation

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2498 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/19/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 400,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 27.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.50 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. Ltd.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 4904 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 4,300,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 2.80 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: CHINA SYNTHETIC RUBBER CORPORATION

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2104 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/16/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,600,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 1.50 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.00 per share
 
3.
○ To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: LARGAN Precision Co.Ltd

II.
Exchange Ticker: 3008 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 200,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 10.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.20 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
○ To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2330 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 9,500,426 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 3.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.05 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
 
I.
Company Name: MediaTek Inc.

II.
Exchange Ticker: 2454 TW

III.
Date of Shareholding Meeting: 6/10/2009 [DD/MM/YYYY]

IV.
Shares of Holding in Portfolio: 1,000,000 shares

V.
Brief Descriptions of Issues Proposed by the Management During the Meeting:
 
1.
● To report the audited annual financial report and other issue(s)
 
2.
● To discuss the earnings distribution proposal of last year
 
cash dividend by NT$ 14.00 per share
 
stock dividend by NT$ 0.02 per share
 
3.
● To discuss the capital increase plan.
 
4.
● To amend the Articles of Incorporation / or other articles of implementation.
 
5.
● To elect the director(s) and / or the supervisor(s)
 
6.
○ Other unscheduled issue(s)  _______________________________________
  
VI.
Any Issue(s) Proposed by Shareholders:
 
○
Yes _______________________________________________
 
●
No

VII.
Voting Matter:
 
●
The Fund voted for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted against all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
○
The Fund voted for items ________________________ and against items _____________________ as stated under Section V and Section VI.

VII.
For or Against Management:
With Management for all items as stated under Section V and Section VI.
 
 
Note:
This proxy voting record form is prepared and completed by HSBC Global Asset Management (Taiwan) Limited in accordance to the Proxy Voting Guidelines approved by the Board of Director of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
 
SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
THE TAIWAN FUND, INC.

By:
/s/ Andrew Chen
Name: Andrew Chen
Title: President                                
 
Date:  August 20, 2009