TAIPEI CITY – BUSINESS

台灣 / 臺北市 – 商務資訊

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Location of the Island of Taiwan in East Asia
( ontheworldmap.com )

The Island of Taiwan
& Penghu, Kinmen & Matsu Islands
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Green Island ( Lu Dao ) & Orchid Island ( Lan Yu )
( cia.gov )

Location of Taipei City on the Island of Taiwan.
( wikipedia.org )

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BUSINESS – 商務資訊

BUSINESS CULTURE – 商務資訊文化 … CURRENCY – 匯率 … CYBER CAFE’s – 網路咖啡館 … DEVELOPMENT – 發展 … DRINKING WATER – 飲用水 … ECONOMY – 經濟 … EDUCATION – 教 育 … EX–PAT  INFO – 外籍人士資訊 … GOVERNMENT – 政府 … LIBRARIES – 圖書館 … MEDIA WEB – 媒體網 … MILITARY – 軍事 … PORTS – 港口 … POSTAGE STAMPS – 郵票 … POSTAL – 郵政 … SCIENCE – 科學 … SECURITY – 安全 … TECHNOLOGY – 技術

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TAIPEI CITY – 台灣 / 臺北市

BUSINESS – 商務資訊

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BUSINESS CULTURE – 商 務 資 訊 文 化

Useful links for doing business in Taiwan. (amcham.com.tw)

  • BUSINESS CULTURE – 商 務 資 訊 文 化
  • doingbusiness.org – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • startabusinessintaiwan.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • pwc.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • veem.com – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • grantthornton.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • tmf-group.com – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • gov.uk – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • expatarrivals.com – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • belgium.be – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • export.gov – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • healyconsultants.com – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • roc-taiwan.org – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • ndc.gov.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • ait.org.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • ait.org.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • quora.com – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwannews.com.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwan.ahk.de – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder
  • csq.org.tw – Doing business in Taipei – backgrounder

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  • DEVELOPMENT – 發 展
  • ntut.edu.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • sagepub.com – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • roc-taiwan.org – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • springer.com – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • nlm.nih.gov – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • taiwannews.com.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • eh.net – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • jstor.org – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • ndc.gov.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • pascalobservatory.org – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • eastasiaforum.org – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • brookings.edu – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • ndc.gov.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • nasdaq.com – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • invest.taipei – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • ntpc.gov.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • doed.gov.taipei – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • academia.edu – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • invest.taipei – Economic development in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
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CURRENCY – 匯 率

Currency in the culture of Taipei City

  • CURRENCY – 匯 率
  • ntpc.gov.tw – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • bot.com.tw – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • xe.com – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • xe.com – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • guidetotaipei.com – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • exchangerate.com – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • travel.taipei – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • themoneyconverter.com – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwan.net.tw – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • travelvui.com – Currency in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder

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CYBER CAFE – 網路咖啡館

Internet cafe in the culture of Taipei City

  • tech-critter.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • linustechtips.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • todaytourism.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • nih.gov – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • klook.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • forumosa.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • lisakintaipei.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • lonelyplanet.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • theculturetrip.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • vice.com – Cyber cafe’s in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder

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DRINKING WATER – 飲 用 水

Drinking water quality in the culture of Taipei City

  • wikipedia.org – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • travelking.com.tw – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • lonelyplanet.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwan-scene.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • epa.gov.tw – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com.ph – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • forumosa.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.co.za – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.co.nz – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwannews.com.tw – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • travel.taipei – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • quora.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • stackexchange.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • arcticbluewaters.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • englishintaiwan.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • water.gov.taipei – Drinking water in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder

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EDUCATION – 教 育

Education in the culture of Taipei

  • EDUCATION – 教 育
  • ntut.edu.tw – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • moe.gov.tw – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • international-schools-database.com – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • studyintaiwan.org – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • ntpc.gov.tw – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • invest.taipei – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • expatarrivals.com – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • doe.gov.taipei – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • doe.gov.taipei – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • nite.taipei – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • tpap.taipei – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • studyintaiwan.org – Education in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
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  • ACADEMIC STANDARDS – 學 術 標 準
  • taipeitimes.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • ncee.org – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • studyintaiwan.org – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • wikipedia.org – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • naer.edu.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • moe.gov.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • trade.gov – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • springeropen.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • naer.edu.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • eric.ed.gov – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • trade.gov – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • eric.ed.gov – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • ntut.edu.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • ntut.edu.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • ntue.edu.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • brookings.edu – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • doe.gov.taipei – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • andrewpaulsen.org – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • expatarrivals.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • springer.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei
  • ntpc.edu.tw – Academic standards in the culture of Taipei

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  • LIBRARIES – 圖 書 館
  • taiwannews.com.tw – Libraries in the culture of Taipei
  • _____ – Libraries in the culture of Taipei City

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  • ”THINK TANKS” – 智 庫
  • thinktank.com.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • itsinst.org – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwannews.com.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • taiwannews.com.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • stanford.edu – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • tier.org.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • focustaiwan.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • think-tanks.guide – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • nira.or.jp – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder
  • taipeitimes.com – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taipei – backgrounder

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EX-PAT INFO – 外 籍 人 士 資 訊

Ex-pat life in the culture of Taipei City. (taipei-expat.com)

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GOVERNMENT – 政 府

Administrative divisions of Taipei City
( wikipedia.org )

  • Government in Taipei City – 臺北市文化中政府的角色

  • Taipei City (臺北市) is a “Special Municipality” (直轄市), the highest level of local government in Taiwan. The city government reports directly to the central government (Executive Yuan) rather than to a provincial government. Other special municipalities on the Island of Taiwan include: New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan & Kaohsiung.

  • Because Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China on the Island of Taiwan (ROC), there is considerable symbolic & national political significance regarding how the city is governed. Mayors often become national political figures, and city policy often influences national policy in sectors such as housing, transportation & digital governance.

  • Taipei City (臺北市) is a “Special Municipality” directly under Taiwan’s central government. The basic administrative divisions of the city are “districts” (區, qū), rather than “counties” or “townships”. Taipei City is fully urbanized. There are no rural townships or indigenous districts within the city limits. Boundaries between districts are well-established & rarely change. Administrative divisions emphasize efficient governance, not ethnic or linguistic separation

  • The Executive Branch of Taipei City Government (臺北市政府) has the Mayor of Taipei (臺北市市長) as it’s Chief Executive Officer. The Mayor is directly elected by Taipei residents to a four-year term and be relected to the office once consecutively. The Mayor is responsible for: (i) City administration; (ii) Policy execution; (iii) proposing a budget for the city; and (iv) representing Taipei in national & international affairs. The mayor has historically been an influential political figure in Taiwan, and the office of Mayor of Taipei is often seen as a stepping stone to national leadership.

  • There are Deputy Mayors (副市長) who are appointed by the Mayor. They assist with major policy areas such as: (i) urban planning; (ii) transportation; (iii) Social welfare; & (iv) economic development.

  • The Taipei City Government is large & bureaucratically complex with many offices & agencies. Major departments include:

  • Department of Civil Affairs
  • Department of Finance
  • Department of Education

  • Department of Transportation
  • Department of Urban Development
  • Department of Health

  • Department of Social Welfare
  • Department of Environmental Protection
  • Department of Cultural Affairs

  • There are also specialized agencies such as the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (Metro) and the Department of Information Technology (a national leader in e-government)

  • The Taipei City Council (臺北市議會) is the legislative branch of the city government. Its responsibilities include: (i) Passing city ordinances & regulations; (ii) Reviewin & approving the city budget presented by the Mayor; (iii) Questioning & furnishing oversight of the activities of the mayor & of other city officials; and (iv) representing citizen concerns. The members of the City Council are directly elected to four-year terms. They are elected by districts which correspond to the city’s administrative districts. Individual council members generally have affiliation with one of the national political parties, primarily: (i) The Kuomintang (KMT); (ii) the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP); or (iii) one of the smaller parties. Council members can also run as Independents.

  • Taipei City has District Governments (行政區) in each of 12 administrative districts (e.g., Zhongzheng, Da’an, Shilin). Each district has a District Office (區公所). District heads are appointed, not elected. District offices handle: (i) Household registration; (ii) Local services; (iii) Community affairs; and (iv) implementation of city policies at the neighborhood level. The district government structure reflects Taiwan’s strong executive-led local governance model.

  • Although Taipei City governs itself locally, the central government retains authority over: (i) National defense; (ii) Foreign affairs; (iii) Immigration; (iv) functions of the Judiciary; (v) funding of major infrastructure projects; and (vi) national laws that supersede city ordinances. Because Taipei is the capitalcity of Taiwan, many national ministries & agencies are physically located in the city; and, coordination between city government & the central government is constant & institutionalized.

  • Taipei is often cited as one of East Asia’s most transparent and participatory city governments. The key features that are recognized include: (i) Sessions of the City Council which are open to the public and also livestreamed; (ii) Public hearings & public participation in the budgeting process; (iii) well-develped & open data platforms for e-government; and (iv) strong media scrutiny & civil society engagement.

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  • Administrative Divisions of Taipei City – 臺北市文化中行政區的角色

  • There are twelve districts in Taipei City. Each district has an elected district chief (區長) & a district office. Districts are administrative arms of the city government and do not have full local autonomy. The 12 Districts of Taipei City are:

  • Songshan District (松山區. Older urban area Mix of residential, business, and military heritage Taipei Songshan Airport is nearby

  • Xinyi District (信義區) Taipei’s financial and commercial center Home to Taipei 101 Modern planning, embassies, luxury shopping

  • Daan District (大安區) Major education and culture hub National Taiwan University nearby Daan Forest Park

  • Zhongshan District (中山區) Government offices, nightlife, hotels Strong Japanese-era urban influence

  • Zhongzheng District (中正區) Taiwan’s political and historical core Presidential Office, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Major ministries

  • Datong District (大同區) One of the oldest districts Traditional markets (Dihua Street) Historical commerce and temples

  • Wanhua District (萬華區) Oldest settled area of Taipei (formerly Bangka) Longshan Temple Strong working-class and historical identity

  • Wenshan District (文山區) More suburban and mountainous Tea-growing history (Maokong area) Family-oriented neighborhoods

  • Nangang District (南港區) Major technology and exhibition center Academia Sinica Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

  • Neihu District (內湖區) Technology parks and corporate offices Residential hills Media and IT companies

  • Shilin District (士林區) National Palace Museum Night markets Mix of culture, education, and hillside housing

  • Beitou District (北投區) Famous hot spring district Volcanic geography (Yangmingshan nearby) More relaxed, resort-like feel Administrative Structure (Simplified)

  • The smallest formal administrative unit of the Taipei City Government is the “Village” (里). Each 里 has an elected 里長 (village chief).

  • president.gov.tw – Administrative Divisions in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
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  • gov.taipei – Administrative Divisions in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
  • citypopulation.de – Administrative Divisions in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
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  • taiwantoday.tw – Administrative Divisions in the culture of Taipei City – backgrounder
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  • Laws in Taipei City – 臺北市文化中法律的角色
  • Here’s an overview of laws and legal frameworks that apply in Taipei City (台北市), Taiwan — including how local laws fit into the national legal system and some examples of important city-level ordinances you might encounter:

    🧑‍⚖️ 1. Taipei’s Legal System — National + Local
    Taipei City’s laws operate within the broader Republic of China (Taiwan) legal system, which includes national statutes passed by the Legislative Yuan (立法院) and local ordinances enacted by the Taipei City Council (臺北市議會) and implemented by the Taipei City Government.
    National laws — such as the Criminal Code, Civil Code, Social Order Maintenance Act, Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, and others — apply throughout Taiwan, including Taipei City.
    Local ordinances — city-specific laws — are created under the authority of central law and deal with governance issues within Taipei’s jurisdiction.
    Every municipality, including Taipei, maintains an official portal where these local laws and regulations can be searched, including both Taipei-specific ordinances and applicable national laws.

    🏙️ 2. Local Ordinances Specific to Taipei City
    Taipei City enacts ordinances to regulate issues that are more localized in nature — for example:
    📌 Consumer Protection Ordinance
    Taipei has its own Self-Government Ordinance on Consumer Protection aimed at enforcing fair consumer practices, handling complaints, and providing mediation services. These rules empower city-level bodies to support consumer rights and outline fines or administrative penalties for violations.
    📌 Urban Planning & Zoning Laws
    Taipei enforces detailed city-level land use and zoning regulations — including rules on how land can be used (residential, commercial, industrial), building limits, and special uses like shared kitchens.
    These ordinances are quite technical and are periodically amended to address new development or planning needs.
    📌 Administrative Procedure Rules
    There are city-level rules governing administrative appeals when someone disagrees with a decision made by a city agency (e.g., zoning or permitting decisions).
    📌 Human Rights Protection Programs
    Taipei has ordinances promoting human rights protection and inclusivity within city governance and services.

    📜 3. How National and Local Laws Interact in Taipei
    Taipei City ordinances cannot conflict with national laws; if there’s a conflict, national law almost always prevails. Local laws supplement national statutes by addressing how they are implemented locally.
    Central laws like the Taiwan Civil Code or Criminal Code apply everywhere, including Taipei City. Local ordinances mainly cover civil administration, consumer rights, public health standards, and city governance.

    🚓 4. Examples of Common Legal Areas You’ll Encounter in Taipei
    Here are several everyday legal categories that apply in Taipei — mostly from national law, enforceable locally:
    🚦 Traffic & Public Safety
    Taiwan’s Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act governs vehicle operations, bicycle traffic, pedestrian rights, and penalties for violations. These national traffic laws are enforced by Taipei City police.
    🏡 Property & Zoning
    Zoning and development laws, including city-level regulations on land use and building codes, control what you can build and where. Taipei’s local rules tie into national planning law.
    🧥 Public Order & Safety
    National laws such as the Social Order Maintenance Act apply locally to maintain public peace and control nuisances.
    👥 Consumer Protection
    City-level consumer rights ordinances give Taipei officials procedures to handle complaints and mediate disputes locally.

    📑 5. Where to Access Taipei City Laws Online
    Taipei publishes its laws and regulations in an online database (in Chinese and partly in English). You can search for specific ordinances and legal texts here:
    👉 Taipei City Law Query System — official portal of Taipei City Government’s legal database.

    🧠 Summary
    Taipei City’s legal framework is a combination of:
    National Taiwanese law — generally binding everywhere (criminal, civil, traffic, social order).
    Local ordinances — regulations tailored to Taipei City’s governance, consumer protection, land zoning, and administrative procedures.
    Understanding Taipei’s laws often means looking at both national statutes and city ordinances together, depending on the issue you’re interested in.
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  • Judiciary in Taipei City – 臺北市文化中司法機關的角色

  • Here’s an overview of how the judiciary operates in Taipei City, Taiwan — focusing on the court and prosecutorial system, their roles, and how they fit into the broader Taiwanese judicial framework.

    🇹🇼 Taiwan’s Judicial System: General Structure
    Taiwan’s judicial system is part of a civil law jurisdiction — meaning it is primarily based on written statutes and codes, and judges apply the law to facts brought before them. The judiciary is constitutionally independent and is one of the three branches of government under separation of powers.
    The system has several layers of courts, and Taipei City — as the capital and largest city — hosts major courts and judicial administrative entities.

    🏛️ Court Levels Relevant to Taipei City
    1. District Courts (First Instance)
    Taipei District Court is the primary trial court for Taipei City.
    Cases heard here include:
    Civil disputes
    Criminal cases
    Family matters
    Bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings
    Non-litigation matters (e.g., notarization)
    The District Court’s decisions can be appealed to the High Court.
    Example: Taipei and surrounding sub-districts have specific divisions of the Taipei District Court handling different types of cases.

    2. Taiwan High Court (Second Instance)
    Located in Taipei City for the entire Taiwan area.
    Functions as the appellate court:
    Hears appeals from district courts including Taipei District Court.
    Reviews civil and criminal judgments.
    Sometimes serves as a court of first instance for special serious crimes (e.g., treason or major civil disturbances).

    3. Supreme Court (Highest Instance)
    Also located in Taipei City.
    Highest judicial authority in the ordinary court system.
    Only addresses legal questions on appeal (not facts), and only in cases that meet strict criteria under law.
    If a case is eligible, it reviews decisions from the High Court.

    4. Administrative Courts
    Taipei also hosts the Taipei High Administrative Court, which deals with disputes between individuals (or organizations) and government agencies, such as tax or administrative penalties.
    If necessary, decisions can be appealed to the Supreme Administrative Court.

    👨‍⚖️ Prosecutorial System in Taipei
    Separately from the courts, Taiwan has a unified prosecutorial system that works alongside the courts but with distinct functions:
    Taipei District Prosecutors Office
    Responsible for criminal investigations and prosecutions within Taipei City.
    Prosecutors decide whether to initiate charges and present cases in court.
    Taiwan High Prosecutors Office
    The high-level office covering Taipei and nearby regions; based in Taipei City.
    Supervises lower prosecutors’ offices and handles appeals or more complex prosecutions.

    🧑‍⚖️ Judicial Participation: Citizen Judge System
    In recent years, Taiwan introduced a citizen judge system — a lay participation model where ordinary citizens act alongside professional judges in certain serious criminal cases. These citizen judges help determine verdicts and sentencing, enhancing public involvement and transparency in the judicial process.

    ⚖️ Independence and Administration
    The judiciary is overseen administratively by the Judicial Yuan, which ensures courts operate effectively and independently.
    The Judicial Yuan also oversees training, administration, and judicial reforms across the court system.

    🧠 In Practice: How a Case Moves Through Taipei’s Judiciary
    Investigation & Prosecution
    Prosecutors at the Taipei District Prosecutors Office investigate crimes and decide on filing charges.
    Trial at District Court
    If charged, the Taipei District Court conducts the trial (fact and law).
    Appeal at High Court
    A party dissatisfied with a decision may appeal to the Taiwan High Court.
    Final Legal Review at Supreme Court
    If legal grounds exist, the Supreme Court can issue a final ruling on legal points.
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  • Politics in Taipei City – 臺北市文化中政治的角色
  • Political Status and Structure
    Taipei City (臺北市, Táiběi Shì) is the capital of Taiwan (Republic of China, ROC) and one of Taiwan’s six special municipalities, giving it the same administrative level as a province. This means it is directly under the central government, rather than a provincial government.
    Mayor: Taipei City is led by a mayor who is directly elected by the residents every four years. The mayor has significant power over city administration, budget, urban planning, transportation, and education.
    City Council: Taipei has a unicameral city council (議會, Yìhuì) made up of councilors elected by local districts. The council passes ordinances, approves budgets, and oversees the mayor’s policies.
  • Major Political Parties
    Taipei politics is largely dominated by two main parties:
    Kuomintang (KMT / 國民黨)
    Historically the ruling party of Taiwan before democratization.
    Generally pro-China engagement in terms of trade and diplomacy but maintains Taiwan’s sovereignty.
    Traditionally strong in Taipei, especially in older districts.
    Democratic Progressive Party (DPP / 民進黨)
    Currently Taiwan’s ruling party at the national level.
    Generally pro-Taiwan identity and cautious about relations with China.
    Support is growing in Taipei, especially among younger voters and new urban districts.
    Other smaller parties, like the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP / 台灣民眾黨), founded by Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, have also influenced local politics, particularly in mayoral elections.
  • Election Dynamics
    Mayoral Elections: Highly visible and influential; Taipei mayors often become national political figures. For example, Ko Wen-je (2014–2022) was an independent before forming the TPP.
    City Council Elections: Uses single non-transferable vote (SNTV) in multi-member districts, encouraging competition among parties.
    Legislative Elections: Taipei is divided into districts for the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan’s parliament), and city politics often overlaps with national legislative influence.
  • Key Political Issues
    Politics in Taipei often centers around:
    Urban Development & Housing: Gentrification, real estate prices, and public housing are major voter concerns.
    Transportation & Infrastructure: Taipei Metro expansion, traffic congestion, and bike-sharing systems.
    Environmental Policy: Air pollution, green spaces, and waste management.
    Public Health & Social Services: Healthcare access, elder care, and social welfare.
    Cross-Strait Relations: While municipal government has limited direct influence on national foreign policy, Taipei is politically symbolic in Taiwan-China relations.
  • Civil Society & Activism
    Taipei has a vibrant civil society. Large-scale protests, rallies, and demonstrations frequently occur at Liberty Square (自由廣場) and other central locations.
    Social movements on LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protection, and democracy advocacy are highly active, reflecting the city’s liberal-leaning culture.
  • National vs. Local Politics
    While Taipei City government handles local governance, the central government in Taipei (executive, legislative, and judicial branches) is intertwined with city politics, giving Taipei an unusual prominence compared to other municipalities.
    Mayoral politics often serve as a springboard to national office.

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MILITARY – 軍事

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MEDIA WEB – 媒 體 網

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  • MAGAZINES – 雜 誌
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PORTS – 港 口

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  • Ports in Taipei – 臺北市文化中港口的角色

  • The Port of Taipei (臺北港) is the principal commercial port associated with the Taipei metropolitan area. It is located in Bali District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The port covers a very large area (over 3,000 hectares total) with extensive water and land zones developed through land reclamation. It has approximately 24 major berths and is designed to serve as a logistics and industrial hub, with good highway and rail connections to the Taipei region. The port is positioned at the mouth of the Tamsui (Danshui) River on the Taiwan Strait, giving it strategic access to international shipping lanes.

  • Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf (淡水漁人碼頭) is located on the Tamsui River estuary in Tamsui District, New Taipei City. It is a historic fishing harbor & customs wharf dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Today it’s a tourist-friendly waterfront with fishing boats, restaurants, scenic views & the famous Lovers’ Bridge. There are also ferry piers and small craft harbors serving local river traffic and tourism.

  • The Port of Keelung (基隆港) is located about 30–35 km northeast of Taipei, in Keelung City. It is one of Taiwan’s principal international ports and provides service for container & general cargo.

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  • Harbors in Taipei – 臺北市的港灣文化

  • The City ofTaipei is located inland along the Tamsui (Danshui) River and does not have any commercial harbors directly within its municipal boundaries. However, the greater northern Taiwan region, including New Taipei City and Keelung, has several important harbors that serve Taipei and northern Taiwan.

  • Port of Keelung (基隆港) is located about 30–35 km northeast of Taipei, in Keelung City. It is one of Taiwan’s principal international ports and provides service for container & general cargo.

  • Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf (淡水漁人碼頭) is located on the Tamsui River estuary in Tamsui District, New Taipei City. It is a historic fishing harbor & customs wharf dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Today it’s a tourist-friendly waterfront with fishing boats, restaurants, scenic views & the famous Lovers’ Bridge. There are also ferry piers and small craft harbors serving local river traffic and tourism.

  • Neihu and Nangang areas in central Taipai have historically had small industrial docks along the Keelung/Tamsui River. These sites are now mostly redeveloped for industrial parks, logistics & riverfront recreation. Taipei also hosts yacht & marina facilities along the Tamsui river particularly in Bitan and Tamsui Districts. These cater to recreational boating rather than commercial shipping.

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POSTAGE STAMPS – 郵 票

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  • Postage stamps in Taipei – 臺北市的郵票文化

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POSTAL – 郵 政

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  • Postal system in Taipei – 臺北市文化中郵政的角色

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SCIENCE – 科學

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  • Science in Taipei – 臺北市文化中科學的角色

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SECURITY – 安全

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  • Security in Taipei – 臺北市文化中安全的角色

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  • Economic security in Taipei –  臺北市文化中經濟安全的角色

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  • Military security in Taipei – 屏東縣的軍事安全文化

  • Taipei City is a highly sensitive national security location. The Island of Taiwan faces ongoing military pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which claims Taiwan as part of its territory & frequently conducts military drills and incursions in the surrounding seas and airspace. Taiwan’s national defense strategy emphasizes deterrence, readiness, and layered defense rather than offensive power projection.
    External threats also include cyberattacks and hybrid warfare aimed at infrastructure and communications, which authorities see as part of broader attempts to destabilize Taiwan.

  • Military security in Taipei City combines multiple elements of national defense which together create a multi-layered security posture tailored to Taipei’s importance and Taiwan’s unique geopolitical situation — balancing deterrence with readiness across physical and non-physical domains.
  • Military Units guard key government buildings and strategic infrastructure in Taipei. Multiple military battalions are stationed around the city, including units protecting the Presidential Office Building, the official residences of top leaders, ministry complexes, and other national facilities. This force specializes in urban security, counterinfiltration, and defensive operations against sabotage or sudden attacks on government leaders.

  • Marines and Other Armed Forces Elements have been stationed to assist in defending transportation hubs such as Taipei Songshan Airport, working alongside military police and Air Force elements. Marines also train for coastal defense, air defense support, and rapid response to incidents around the city region. These are not just amphibious assault troops but are also trained to support hybrid defensive tasks on land if necessary.

  • While Taipei itself is inland, Taiwan’s ground, air, and maritime forces maintain readiness that indirectly protects the capital. Air Force units patrol Taiwan’s airspace. Army units would defend urban centers and key corridors in the event of a crisis. The Coast Guard monitors offshore approaches and maritime conditions. These forces coordinate through a joint command structure in the Ministry of National Defense.

  • Special Security Zones in Taipei
    Taipei contains designated restricted areas for highest-level protection:
    Bo’ai Special Zone
    Located in the Zhongzheng District, this zone surrounds the Presidential Office and core government offices.
    Access is tightly controlled, and security forces maintain a regimented presence to prevent unauthorized entry and to protect against threats.
    Special security zones are managed with combined military and police authority and have stricter checkpoints and surveillance than typical civilian areas.

  • Intelligence & Counterintelligence
    Taipei hosts key intelligence institutions, including the Military Intelligence Bureau:
    This agency focuses on monitoring external threats and collecting information on foreign military activities, especially those emanating from China.
    Counterintelligence is vital in Taipei due to threats of infiltration and espionage targeting military and government assets.
    Espionage cases have led to increased countermeasures and prosecutions in recent years, underscoring the importance of intelligence in security planning.

  • Broader Security Measures
    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
    Taipei’s defense isn’t only about troops:
    Taiwan regularly faces millions of cyberattacks daily, which authorities see as part of hybrid warfare aimed at critical networks.
    National guidelines for crisis preparedness emphasize civil defense and infrastructure resilience, not just military response.
    Planning & Large-Scale Exercises
    National exercises like the annual Han Kuang drills prepare Taiwan’s military, reserves, and civic agencies for potential large-scale conflict.
  • 1. Taipei’s Military Security Context
    Taiwan’s defense policy is shaped largely by the ongoing cross-Taiwan Strait tensions with the People’s Republic of China (PRC), which claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to pursue unification. In response, Taiwan maintains a robust military deterrence strategy and readiness posture. Recent events highlight ongoing pressure:
    Taiwan regularly scrambles fighter jets to monitor and warn off Chinese aircraft near its air defense identification zone as part of routine defensive operations.
    The Taiwanese military conducts joint and coastal defense drills to practice repelling simulated attacks, reflecting focus on realistic preparedness.
    President Lai Ching-te underscores Taiwan’s commitment to defense without provoking war, emphasizing peace alongside credible deterrence.

    🛡️ 2. Military Presence Relevant to Taipei
    a. Military Police & Garrison Units
    The Republic of China Military Police Special Services Company (憲兵特勤隊), based in Wugu, Taipei, is a special forces unit specializing in counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and special security operations.
    Traditional military police units (憲兵) perform capital defense tasks, including guarding the Presidential Office and other key government facilities.
    b. Expansion of Capital Defense Forces
    Taiwan has expanded garrison (military police) forces around Taipei (e.g., adding units around the former Xinhai military base) as part of strengthening the capital’s defense perimeter (首都衛戍).
    c. Strategic Zones
    The Bo’ai Special Zone in central Taipei is a restricted security area surrounding the Presidential Office and central government buildings, with heightened protection and surveillance.

    🚔 3. Role of Police vs. Military
    It’s important to distinguish police security roles from military defense:
    Taiwanese police and specialized units (e.g., 保安警察) are responsible for public order, law enforcement, and protection of critical infrastructure — not formal military defense.
    These units may receive specialized training and support but remain separate from the military chain of command.

    🧠 4. Internal Security & National Security
    Taiwan’s security environment also includes counter-espionage and internal threat prevention:
    A high proportion of national security cases involve efforts to recruit or influence retired military and police personnel, often attributed to PRC intelligence operations.
    National security laws and agencies focus on identifying and countering espionage, subversion, and other threats to the democratic system.

    🕊️ 5. Civil Defense Preparedness
    Taiwan conducts yearly exercises like “Wan-An” drills, involving civil defense alerts and evacuation simulations, to prepare the public and relevant authorities for emergencies. While not strictly military, these civil defense measures are part of total security planning in Taipei and nationwide (referenced historically, see context).

    📌 Summary
    Military security in Taipei is shaped by geopolitical pressures from China and organized through a combination of:
    Military preparedness and deterrence by the Taiwanese armed forces, including air, land, and maritime units.
    Military police and special forces tasked with capital defense and high-profile security missions.
    Police and specialized public security units maintaining internal order and critical infrastructure safety.
    Civil defense planning that complements military readiness.
    Collectively, these efforts aim to secure Taipei’s safety while balancing the demands of democratic governance and peaceful intent.

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TECHNOLOGY – 技 術

Technology in the culture of Taipei

  • Here’s an overview of technology in Taipei City, Taiwan — covering the innovation ecosystem, key industries, major hubs, and why Taipei is a major tech center in Asia:

    🌆 1. Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
    Thriving AI & technology businesses: Taipei has become a hub for AI-oriented companies, with over 650 AI-related firms in the city, and startups representing more than half of them — showing strong growth in AI and innovation sectors.
    Startup ecosystem ranking: Taipei ranks among the top global startup ecosystems — cited in global reports as a strong performer regionally in Asia, supported by a rich network of accelerators, incubators, and venture capital.
    Government support: The Taipei City Government actively supports innovation with investment incentives, subsidies, and startup support programs, helping new tech companies scale and attract foreign investment.

    🏢 2. Tech Industry Clusters & Parks
    Taipei City hosts several major technology parks and industry clusters that form the backbone of its tech ecosystem:
    📍 Neihu Technology Park
    One of Taipei’s earliest and most influential tech clusters.
    Home to many high-tech companies and knowledge-based industries, especially in ICT and software.
    📍 Beitou-Shilin Technology Park
    Positioned for smart health, biotechnology, and ICT innovation.
    Co-located near universities and medical centers, encouraging cross-disciplinary research and commercialization.
    📍 Nangang Software and Biotech Parks
    Serve as software development, biotech, and life-science innovation hubs, where startups, R&D labs, and established firms collaborate.
    Together these parks form a “tech corridor” across Taipei linking talent, research, and industry.

    🧠 3. Key Tech Strengths
    💻 Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
    Taipei’s ICT sector is massive, with nearly 12,000 registered companies and high value in production and services.
    The city is a base for global electronics and computing companies and plays a critical role in Taiwan’s national technology output.
    🤖 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Taipei’s AI strategy, often highlighted internationally, focuses on responsible and human-centric AI, digital infrastructure, and public-private collaboration.
    International tech firms such as Google have chosen Taipei for major AI engineering centers, reflecting confidence in Taipei’s tech ecosystem.
    🧬 Biotechnology & Medtech
    Through strategic development and research collaborations (e.g., with Academia Sinica and medical centers), Taipei is growing in biotech innovation and healthcare tech.

    🌐 4. Global Partnerships & Presence
    Taipei actively promotes tech internationally — for example, showcasing its AI innovation and smart city leadership at global events like Tech Week Singapore.
    The city attracts foreign investment and partnerships, with many multinational firms and R&D centers establishing bases here.

    📊 5. Role in Taiwan’s Broader Tech Landscape
    While Taiwan as a whole is globally known for semiconductors and electronics manufacturing — led by giants like TSMC — Taipei is the innovation, headquarters, and services hub in the broader chain of technology development and commercialization.
    The city’s ecosystem helps link hardware manufacturing strengths with software, AI, and digital services.

    ⚙️ 6. Infrastructure & Quality of Tech Life
    Taipei supports fast, reliable internet, extensive coworking spaces, and a modern digital economy that attracts global talent.
    Tech culture is integrated into daily life, from electronics markets (e.g., Guanghua Digital Plaza) to tech conferences and expos regularly hosted in the city.

    📌 Summary
    Taipei City is a major Asian tech hub — combining strong government support, vibrant startups, global partnerships, advanced ICT and AI focus, and strategic industry zones. It acts as both a center of innovation and an international gateway for technology investment and collaboration in Taiwan.

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