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1 WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the CWB and PAGASA to s-trengthen their capabilities in typhoon detection, tracking, andforecasting, and other scientific activities of mutual concern;WHEREAS, the areas of responsibility of CWB and PAGASA in respe-ct to providing storm warnings are both contiguous and overlap-ping;THEREFORE, the two Agencies hereby agree to undertake the follo-wing:1 Collaboration on intensified observations during the occuren-ceof tropical cyclones,A. Area coverage:The observation range is bounded by 10? and 28?, and 117? and 128?.B. Types and duration of intensified observations:(1) Surface observations: hourly when the center of the distur-bance is within 300 kilometers of the station.(2) Upper air observations: Two to four times a day when the c-enter of the disturbance is within 500 kilometers of the s-tation subject to the availability of resources. (3) Meteorological radar observations: hourly when the distur-bance is within radar range.C. Funds required for intensified observations, meetings, tra-vel of scientists, ect.(1) The intensified observations should be undertaken dependi-ng on the availability of national resources.(2) The respective Agencies should bear all expenses of nation-al staff who are sent abroad as exchange visitors.(3) Annual meetings should be jointly held by the CWB and PAGA-SA to review scientific and technical progress in coopert- ive activities.2 Exchange of meteorological data including intensified observ-ation data, analyses, forecasts and warnings. These exchanges should be made by using existing meteorologic-al telecommunication facilities, or if necessary, by using s- uitable commercial channels. 3 Technical Cooperation.A The CWB and PAGASA agree to cooperate in the training of st-aff and in the exchange of information.B The training facilities for M.Sc. and Ph.D. in meteorologyat the University of the Philippines should be made availab-le to the CWB. C Meteorological symposium should be held in the Philippinesor in ROC at a date convenient to both Agencies for an appr-opriate duration.D The CWB and PAGASA should collaborate in common research ac-tivities in meteorology, seismology, and other related fiel-ds and should exchange technical publications.4 It is hereby understood that the above agreement places no re-strictions on the involvement of 3rd parties in certain of theabove activities when deemed appropriate. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, this document is signed by the heads of t-he two Agencies in Taipei this 21st day of March 1984. (Signed) Tsung-yao Wu Director General ROC Central Weather Bureau (Signed) Roman L.Kintanar Director General Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration * Country with which the Republic of China has no diplomatic re-lations. * 与我国无外交关系之国家