State Street Bank and Trust Company
Legal Services Department
100 Huntington Avenue
CPH0326
Boston, MA 02116
February 26, 2016
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Judiciary Plaza
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | The Taiwan Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) |
File No. 811-04893
Dear Sir/Madam:
On behalf of the above referenced Fund, transmitted herewith for filing pursuant to Rule 14a- (a) of Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”) is a preliminary copy of the Notice and Proxy Statement to be sent to stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Fund to be held on April 19, 2016. The close of business on February 26, 2016 is the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournments thereof. The meeting will be held for the following purposes:
| (1) | To elect directors to serve for the ensuing year; |
| (2) | If not withdrawn, to consider a stockholder proposal to amend the Fund’s bylaws; and |
| (3) | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournments thereof. |
Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(i)(2) of the 1934 Act, no fee is required for this filing.
If you have any questions concerning this filing, you may contact me at (617) 662-1504.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Brian F. Link
Brian F. Link
Secretary of the Fund
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