TAIWAN – BUSINESS

臺灣 – 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
Also shown are:
Green Island ( Lu Dao ) & Orchid Island ( Lan Yu )
( cia.gov )

Administrative divisions of Taiwan
( nouahsark.com )

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Links to individual topics for TAIWAN – BUSINESS

are presented on this page in the following categories :

BUSINESS – 商務資訊

BUSINESS CULTURE – 商務資訊文化 … CURRENCY – 匯率 … CYBER CAFE’s – 網路咖啡館 … DRINKING WATER – 飲用水 … 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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TAIWAN – 臺 灣

BUSINESS – 商 務 資 訊

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BUSINESS CULTURE – 商 務 資 訊 文 化

Economic development in Taiwan. (investvine.com)

  • BUSINESS CULTURE – 商 務 資 訊 文 化

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .

  • DEVELOPMENT – 發 展
  • colorado.edu – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • indexmundi.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • worldscientific.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • yushanforum.org – YuShan Forum – website
  • marketwatch.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • researchgate.net – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tandfonline.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • focustaiwan.tw – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • worldscientific.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taef.org – Taiwan – Asia Exchange Foundation – website
  • ndc.gov.tw – Population projections for Taiwan @ National Development Council of Taiwan – website
  • wikipedia.org – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • sciencedirect.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • stanford.edu – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • brookings.edu – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • thediplomat.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • forbes.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • nationsencyclopedia.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • eh.net – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • fpri.org – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • fee.org – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Economic development in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • ECONOMY – 經 濟
  • _____ – Economy of Taiwan
  • csis.org – Why Taiwan matters @ CSIS website

  • TRADE – 貿 易
  • export.gov – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • gov.uk – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantrade.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taitra.org.tw – Int’l External Trade Development Council – website
  • taitra.org.tw – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ustr.gov – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantradeshows.com.tw – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantrade.com.tw – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • trade.gov.tw – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • brookings.edu – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • reuters.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • cnn.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • census.gov – Trade in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • bloomberg.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan
  • ustaiwanbta.com – US – Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Coalition – website

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Trade in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

CURRENCY – 匯 率

Currency in the culture of Taiwan

  • CURRENCY – 匯 率
  • _____ – Currency in the culture of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Currency in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Currency in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Currency in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

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  • scholar.google.com – ATMs in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – ATMs in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – ATMs in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • BANKS – 銀 行
  • _____ – Banking in the culture of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Banking in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Banking in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Banking in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

CYBER CAFE – 網 路 咖 啡 館

Internet Cafe in the culture of Taiwan

  • vice.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • linustechtips.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • google.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • lonelyplanet.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • facepunch.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • researchgate.net – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • todaytourism.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Internet cafe in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

DRINKING WATER – 飲 用 水

Drinking water quality in the culture of Taiwan

  • _____- Drinking water in the culture of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Drinking water in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

EDUCATION – 教 育

Education in the culture of Taiwan

  • EDUCATION – 教 育
  • _____ – Education in the culture of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Education in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Education in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Education in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • ACADEMIC STANDARDS – 學 術 標 準
  • _____ – Academic standards in the culture of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Academic standards in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • UNIVERSITIES – 大 學
  • studyintaiwan.org – National Taiwan Sport University – backgrounder @ Study in Taiwan . org
  • soccerway.com – Taiwan Sports University – backgrounder @ Soccerway . com
  • Taipei National University of the Arts
  • wikipedia.org – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Wikipedia . org
  • 4icu.org – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ 4icu . org
  • 4icu.org – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ 4icu . org
  • topuniversities.com –Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Top Universities . com
  • timeshighereducation.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Times Higher Education . com
  • edarabia.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Edarabia . com
  • ntu.edu.tw – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ National Taiwan Univ – website
  • mastersportal.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Masters Portal . com
  • usnews.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ US News & World Report . com

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Universities in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • INSTITUTES – 學 院
  • indsr.org.tw – Institute for National Defense & Security Research – website
  • asiasociety.org – The Asia Society – website

  • KISSINGER INSTITUTE
  • wilsoncenter.org – Kissinger Institute on China & the United States – website
  • wikipedia.org – Kissinger Institute on China & the United States – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org

  • PROJECT 2049 INSTITUTE
  • project2049.net – Project 2049 – website
  • wikipedia.org – Project 2049 Institute – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org
  • ustaiwanbta.com – Project 2049 – backgrounder @ US Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Coalition

  • _____ – Institute for Taiwan-American Studies – backgrounder
  • _____ – Global Taiwan Institute – backgrounder
  • ____ – Taiwan Internet Governance Forum

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Institutes in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Institutes in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Institutes in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • LIBRARIES – 圖 書 館
  • _____ – Libraries in the culture of Taiwan

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Libraries in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Libraries in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Libraries in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • ”THINK TANKS” – 智 庫
  • taiwannews.com.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • dset.tw – Research Instute for Democracy, Society & Emerging Technology – website
  • tier.org.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • carnegieendowment.org – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ethz.ch – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • think-tanks.guide – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • globaltaiwan.org – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • orfonline.org – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantoday.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • pacificaffairs.ubc.ca – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • thinktank.com.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • thinktankwatch.com – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taipeitimes.com – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • hstanford.edu – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • nira.or.jp – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • itas-taiwan-us.org – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ey.gov.tw – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • httharvard.edu – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • psa.ac.uk – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • giga-hamburg.de – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan
  • brookings.edu – Brookings Institution – website
  • china.ucsd.edu – 21st Century China Center – website

  • CENTER for STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
  • csis.org – Center for Strategic & International Studies – website

  • COUNCIL on FOREIGN RELATIONS
  • cfr.org – Council on Foreign Relations – website
  • wikipedia.org – Council on Foreign Relations – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org

  • CENTER FOR CHINA & GLOBALIZATION (全球化智库)
  • ccg.org.cn – website
  • wikipedia.org – Center for China & Globalization – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org
  • csis.org – Center for China & Globalization – backgrounder @ CSIS

  • HENRY A. KISSINGER CENTER for GLOBAL AFFAIRS
  • sais.jhu.edu – Kissinger Center – website

  • THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
  • heritage.org – The Heritage Foundation – website
  • wikipedia.org – The Heritage Foundation – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – “Think Tanks” in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

EX-PAT INFO – 外 籍 人 士 資 訊

Links to contemporary life in Taiwan. (charlieontravel.com)

  • EX-PAT INFO – 外 籍 人 士 資 訊
  • ait.org.tw – Driving in Taiwan @ AIT . org
  • ait.org.tw – Getting started in Taiwan @ AIT . org
  • ait.org.tw – Doctors in Taiwan @ AIT . org
  • meetyouatthebridge.nl – Ex Pat culture on Taiwan @ MeetYouAtTheBridge (Netherlands)
  • laorencha.com – Teachers on Taiwan – backgrounder @ Laorencha blog
  • charlieontravel.com – Ex-pat life in the culture of Taiwan @ Charlie on Travel . com

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Ex-pat life in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Ex-pat life in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Ex-pat life in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • CONTEMPORARY LIFE WEB – 當 代 生 活 網
  • travelswithsandy.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • reachtheworld.org – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantoday.tw – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • borderless-house.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • synapticism.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • georgetown.edu – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • jstor.org – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • thedeliciousday.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • fulbright.org.tw – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • epochtimes.com – 台灣生活 @ Epoch Times (Chinese Page)
  • life.com.tw – LIFE 生活網 @ Life . com . tw (Chinese Page)
  • immigration.gov.tw – 外國人在台灣 @ Taiwan Immigration Department (Chinese Page)
  • youtube.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • youtube.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • youtube.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • antoniotajuelo.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • veronikasadventure.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • expat.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • countriesquest.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Contemporary life web in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • TAIPEI FASHION WEEK
  • _____ – Taipei Fashion Week – backgrounder

GOVERNMENT – 政 府

Administrative divisions of Taiwan. (nouahsark.com)

  • GOVERNMENT – 政 府
  • Government Structure: Taiwan operates under a semi-presidential system with five branches (Yuan): Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Examination & Control.
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Taiwan e-government – website
  • president.gov.tw – Office of the President of Taiwan – website

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .
  • scholar.google.com – Government in the culture of the Island of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Government in the culture of the Island of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Government in the culture of the Island of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS – 行 政 區
  • _____ – Administrative Divisions of the Island of Taiwan

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  • scholar.google.com – Administrative Divisions of the Island of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Administrative Divisions of the Island of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Administrative Divisions of the Island of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS of The REPUBLIC of CHINA
  • ipfs.io – Administrative divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Administrative divisions of The Republic of China @ wikipedia . org
  • wikimedia.org – Administrative divisions of The Republic of China @ wikimedia . org

  • ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS of TAIWAN
  • wikipedia.org – Administrative Divisions of Taiwan @ Wikipedia . org
  • wikipedia.org – List of Administrative Divisions of Taiwan @ Wikipedia . org
  • wikipedia.org – Taiwan Special Municipality – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org
  • wikipedia.org – Taiwan Provincial City – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org
  • wikipedia.org – Taiwan County – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org
  • president.gov.tw – Taiwan administrative divisions – backgrounder @ Office of the President

  • Political Divisions of The Republic of China
  • wikipedia.org – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder @ Wikipedia . org
  • google.com – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder
  • academickids.com – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder @
  • loc.gov – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder @
  • loc.gov – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder @
  • wikimedia.org – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder @ Wikimedia . org
  • mcgill.ca – political divisions of The Republic of China – backgrounder

  • LAWS – 法 律
  • _____ – Laws in the culture of Taiwan

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  • ASIA REASSURANCE INITIATIVE ACT of 2018

  • congress.gov – Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018 @ US Congress – website

  • COURTS – 法 院

  • _____ – Judiciary in the culture of Taiwan

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  • POLITICS – 政 治

  • Taiwan’s political landscape is currently defined by a divided government following the 2024 general elections. While the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) secured an unprecedented third consecutive presidential term, it lost its legislative majority to the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and the emerging Taiwan People’s Party (TPP).

  • Current Political Climate as of March 2026: (i) The primary focus of Taiwan’s domestic politics is a high-stakes debate over a $40 billion special defense budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te; (ii) Legislative Gridlock – The KMT and TPP have used their combined strength to block or delay government initiatives, leading to what many analysts describe as a “toxic” and “turbulent” ; political impasse; (iii) Defense Spending – While the DPP pushes for massive investment to deter China, the KMT has countered with more modest spending plans ($12 billion), emphasizing the need for strategic caution; (iv) Trump Relationship: The government is actively working to secure support from the USA under President Donald Trump. Taiwan recently pledged a $500 billion “Golden Plan” that includes exporting high-tech industrial clusters to the U.S. in exchange for security guarantees; and (v) Internal Scandals – The political scene has been rocked by the detention and indictment of TPP founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges in late 2024, which shifted leadership of the “Third Force” to Huang Kuo-chang in 2025.

  • Sovereignty & Defense: The “Status Quo” remains the most popular position among voters in Taiwan, though the threat of military conflict with China remains the overriding existential issue.

  • Global Standing. Despite diplomatic isolation, Taiwan is ranked as one of the freest and most democratic nations in the world. It scored 93 out of 100 in the 2025 Freedom in the World rankings, placing it second in Asia for civil liberties and political rights, just behind Japan.

  • Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT)

  • KMT Mainland Affairs Council

  • The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is a cabinet-level administrative agency in Taiwan (Republic of China) responsible for planning and implementing policies regarding mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  • While the MAC is a government body, it often interacts with the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s main opposition party, regarding their separate “party-to-party” diplomacy with Beijing.
  • Key Functions
  • Policy Coordination: Handles all cross-strait affairs that would otherwise fall under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Taiwan does not officially recognize the PRC as a foreign state.
  • SEF Oversight: Indirectly administers the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), which handles technical and business interactions with China’s counterpart, the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO).
  • Security & Regulation: Monitors national security risks, such as banning citizens from working for certain CCP-affiliated organizations or revoking licenses for media engaged in “united front” work.
  • One China Policy

  • The “One China” policy is the diplomatic stance that there is only one China, with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal government, acknowledging the PRC’s claim over Taiwan. The U.S. “one-China” policy acknowledges this position while maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan and providing it with defensive arms.

  • Official Recognition: The U.S. recognizes the PRC as the sole legal government of China.
  • Acknowledgment of Claim: The U.S. acknowledges (but does not explicitly accept) the Beijing position that Taiwan is part of China.
  • Strategic Ambiguity: The U.S. does not take a definitive position on the final status of Taiwan, instead advocating for a peaceful resolution of differences.
  • Taiwan Relations Act: US policy is guided by this, allowing for robust, unofficial ties with Taiwan and providing defensive capabilities.
  • Key Differences: (i) One China Policy (USA) acknowledges the PRC claim over Taiwan while maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan, aiming for a peaceful, negotiated settlement; (ii) One China Principle (PRC) asserts that there is only one China, Taiwan is an inalienable part of it, and the PRC is its sole legal government. 
  • The policy has evolved over decades (originating in 1972) to maintain stability in the Taiwan Strait while allowing the U.S. to balance diplomatic relations with Beijing and substantive ties with Taipei.

  • One China Principle

  • The One China Principle is the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) core stance that there is only one China, Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, and the PRC is the sole legal government of China. It dictates that Taiwan must be reunified with the mainland, allowing no independence.

  • Key Aspects of the One China Principle (PRC Stance)
  • Territorial Integrity: The PRC maintains that Taiwan has been a part of China since ancient times and is not a sovereign state.
  • Sole Legitimacy: The PRC government in Beijing represents all of China.
  • Anti-Secession Law: Passed in 2005, this law mandates that the state will act to prevent Taiwan from seceding, potentially using “non-peaceful” means if necessary.
  • International Standing: Beijing insists that other nations abide by this principle and cut formal ties with Taiwan as a condition of diplomatic relations.

  • Difference from the USA “One China” Policy – The USA “One China” Policy is distinct from the PRC’s “One China Principle.” While the USA recognizes the PRC as the sole legal government, it only “acknowledges” the Beijing position that Taiwan is part of China, without explicitly accepting it. The U.S. policy is intentionally ambiguous, focusing on a peaceful resolution and maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan.

  • Key Implications: (i.) Reunification – The PRC considers reunification crucial for national rejuvenation. (ii.) International Recognition – Most countries have official diplomatic relations with the PRC, which often involves recognizing or taking note of the “One China Principle”; and (iii.). Taiwan Sovereignty – Taiwan, officially known as “The Republic of China”, has its own government, military & economy. The Republic of China on the Island of Taiwan generally rejects the ‘One China Principle” on the basis that Taiwan is already an independent nation. 

  • UN Resolution 2758

  • Montivideo Convention

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .

  • GREEN CITIZENS’ ACTION ALLIANCE (綠色公民行動聯盟)
  • gcaa.org.tw – Green Citizens’ Action Alliance
  • _____ – Green Citizens Action Alliance

  • FOREIGN RELATIONS – 外 交 關 係
  • roc-taiwan.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • wikipedia.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • cfr.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • mofa.gov.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • reuters.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • foreignpolicy.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • europa.eu – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • wikipedia.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • rand.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • atlanticcouncil.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • aljazeera.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • scmp.com – Germany mulls joining USA in Taiwan Straits naval patrols @ South China Morning Post
  • brookings.edu – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • boca.gov.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • brookings.edu – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • thediplomat.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • foreignaffairs.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • foreignaffairs.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • congress.gov – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • qz.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • newbloommag.net – Taiwan foreign relations @ New Bloom Magazine
  • wikipedia.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • mofa.gov.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • state.gov – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • state.gov – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • statista.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • cfr.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • mofa.gov.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan
  • reuters.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • brookings.edu – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • foreignaffairs.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • foxnews.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • bbc.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • cfr.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • cfr.org – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • scmp.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • springer.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • economist.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tandfonline.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ies.be – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwannews.com.tw – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • theguardian.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan

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  • youtube.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Foreign relations in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • FOIP – FREE & OPEN INDO-PACIFIC STRATEGY
  • thediplomat.com – Free & Open Indo-Pacific Strategy – backgrounder @ The Diplomat . com
  • _____ – Free & Open Indo-Pacific Strategy

  • NEW SOUTHBOUND POLICY (NSP)
  • Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (NSP) is a strategic initiative launched in 2016 by former President Tsai Ing-wen to strengthen ties between Taiwan and 18 countries across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Australasia. The current administration under President Lai Ching-te has committed to evolving this into NSP+, expanding the focus to include areas like cybersecurity and semiconductor supply chains.
  • Core Objectives
  • The policy aims to reduce Taiwan’s economic dependence on mainland China by diversifying its regional partnerships. It is built on four main pillars: Global Taiwan Institute +3 (i) Economic & Trade Collaboration: Integrating Taiwan into regional supply chains and collaborating on infrastructure projects. (ii) Talent Exchange: Deepening bilateral education through scholarships and training programs for young scholars and professionals; (iii) Resource Sharing: Leveraging Taiwan’s soft power in healthcare, agriculture, and technology; (iv) Regional Connectivity: Building institutionalized partnerships and engaging in regional dialogues.
  • Target Countries
  • The NSP targets 18 nations:
  • ASEAN (10): Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • South Asia (6): Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
  • Australasia (2): Australia and New Zealand.
  • Current Status and “NSP+” (2024-2026)
  • The policy is currently transitioning into a more specialized phase under President Lai: Global Taiwan Institute +1 (i.) NSP+ Evolution: The new framework emphasizes six core industry areas: information/digital industries, cybersecurity, precision health, renewable energy, national defense, and strategic stockpile industries. (ii) Recent Successes: In 2024, exports to China and Hong Kong saw their lowest decrease in five years, while exports to NSP countries reached record highs, increasing by 15.1% that year. (iii) Ongoing Programs: Initiatives like the New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program continue to offer short-term study opportunities in Taiwan for students from partner countries like Indonesia. (iv) Recent Update: As of March 2026, the government has announced plans to transition its digital platforms, with reports indicating the dedicated New Southbound portal will close at the end of the month as part of a broader strategy shift. 
  • thediplomat.com – Taiwan New Southbound Policy – backgrounder @ The Diplomat . com
  • _____ – Taiwan New Southbound Policy

  • INT’L COOPERATION & DEVELOPMENT FUND
  • _____ – Int’l Cooperation & Development Fund

  • “WHY TAIWAN MATTERS” (Kerry Brown, author)
  • macmillan.com – “Why Taiwan Matters” (Kerry Brown) @ Macmillan Publishers website
  • foreverlostinliterature.com – “Why Taiwan Matters” (Kerry Brown) @ Forever lost in literature website
  • kirkusreviews.com – “Why Taiwan Matters” (Kerry Brown) @ Kirkus Reviews website
  • goodreads.com – “Why Taiwan Matters” (Kerry Brown) @ Good Reads website
  • youtube.com – “Why Taiwan Matters” (Kerry Brown) @ You Tube . com

INFO WEB – 網 路 消 息

Culture of the info-web .

MEDIA WEB – 媒 體 網

Media web in the culture of Taiwan

  • MEDIA WEB – 媒 體 網
  • _____ – Media web in the culture of Taiwan
  • doh.gov.taipei – Public health news @ Taipei Dept of Health
  • icrt.com.tw – Int’l Community Radio Taipei – website
  • icrt.com.tw – Taiwan News @ ICRT (International Community Radio Taipei – Taiwan’s only English language news radio broadcaster)
  • taiwan.net.tw – Tourism Administration of the Republic of China – website
  • rti.org.tw – Radio Taiwan International – website
  • cna.com.tw – Central News Agency of Taiwan – website
  • focustaiwan.tw – Focus Taiwan – website (English-language news portal of the Central News Agency of Taiwan).
  • taiwannews.com.tw – Taiwan News – website (First English-language newspaper in Taiwan).
  • taiwanenglishnews.com – Taiwan English News – website (Independent English-language news reporting on the Island of Taiwan).
  • nytimes.com – Taiwan news web @ The New York Times (U.S.A.)
  • taiwantoday.tw – Taiwan Today – website
  • amcham.com.tw – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • amcham.com.tw – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • thenewslens.com – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • tep.com.tw – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • princeton.edu – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • santandertrade.com – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • us-taiwan.org – Taiwan commerce news – backgrounder
  • ntio.org.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • ecct.com.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • trade.gov.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • xinhuanet.com – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • ntbt.gov.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • sme.gov.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • iii.org.tw – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • thenewslens.com – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • gov.ph – Taipei commerce news – backgrounder
  • alJazeera.com – al Jazeera – website (First independent news channel in the Arab world . . . based on Doha, Qatar).
  • BBC.com – BBC world news @ BBC.com (U.K.)
  • Bloomberg.com – Bloomberg News (U.S.A.)
  • CBSNews.com – CBS News (U.S.A.)
  • DW.com – DW News (Federal Republic of Germany)

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  • scholar.google.com – Media web in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Media web in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Media web in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

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  • scholar.google.com – Newspapers in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Newspapers in the culture of Taiwan @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Newspapers in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Images

  • MAGAZINES – 雜 誌
  • thediplomat.com – The Diplomat – website (International Current Affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific Region).
  • taiwan-panorama.com – Taiwan Panorama magazine (originally published as “Sinorama” magazine.
  • issuu.com – “Travel in Taiwan” magazine – website

  • w3newspapers.com – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • worldpress.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • tep.com.tw – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • waug.com – WAUG Magazine – website
  • issuu.com – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • newbloommag.net – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • cw.com.tw – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • stackmagazines.com – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • time.com – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantoday.tw –  Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • whitefungus.com – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • taipen.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • erenlai.com – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Magazines in the culture of Taiwan

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MILITARY – 軍 事

Military in the culture of Taiwan. (pacom.mil)

  • wikipedia.org – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • indsr.org.tw – Institute for National Defense & Security Research – website
  • globalfirepower.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • nationalinterest.org – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • washingtonpost.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • armedforces.eu – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • freebeacon.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • thediplomat.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • slate.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • quora.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • thediplomat.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • reuters.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • military.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • military.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • usni.org – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • nytimes.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • scmp.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan

  • Whampoa Military Academy

  • The Whampoa Military Academy (or Huangpu Military Academy) was the first modern military institution in China, established in 1924 to train a revolutionary army for the unification of the country. Often called the “West Point of the East,” it is legendary for producing the military elite of both the Nationalist (KMT) and Communist (CCP) parties, who initially trained together but later became bitter rivals in the Chinese Civil War.

  • _____ – Whampoa Military Academy
  • _____ – Whampoa Military Academy

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  • scholar.google.com – Military in the culture of Taiwan @ Google Scholar
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  • 1958 Artillery Bombardment of Kinmen Islands
  • _____ 1958 Kinmen Incident – backgrounder
  • _____ 1958 Kinmen Incident – backgrounder

  • TAIWAN PARTNERSHIP ACT
  • _____ – Taiwan Partnership Act

PORTS – 港 口

Harbor on Matsu ( matsu-nsa.gov.tw )

  • Ports in Taiwan – 臺灣文化中港口的角色

  • The Island of Taiwan relies heavily on its ports for imports, exports & international logistics. Taiwan’s ports are modern and technologically advanced, especially Kaohsiung, which has container automation systems. The ports are essential for Taiwan’s export-driven economy, particularly electronics, semiconductors, machinery, and petrochemicals. Taiwan’s strategic location in the Western Pacific makes its ports vital hubs for trade between Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

  • The Port of Kaohsiung in Southern Taiwan is Taiwan’s largest and busiest port. It is one of the top 20 container ports globally.

  • The Port of Keelung in Northern Taiwan near Taipei is the main northern gateway for imports and exports.

  • The Port of Taichung in Central Taiwan near Taichung City is the third largest port in Taiwan and important for industrial cargo.

  • The Port of Hualien in Eastern Taiwan at Hualien City furnishes services for tourist cruise ships and bulk cargo exports of grain, cement, coal, timber & minerals.

  • The Port of Suao in Northeastern Taiwan, Yilan County, is a deep-water port mainly for bulk cargo & military logistics.

  • Other notable ports are: (i) Port of Anping in Tainan furnishes services for passengert ferries and small cargo; (ii) Port of Keelung in northern Taiwan furnishes services for passenger ferries (to Okinawa Japan) & Cruise ships; (iii) Ports on Offshore Islands such as Magong in the Penghu Archipelago & Tamsui in New Taipei City.

  • fa.gov.tw – Charming Fishing Ports @ Taiwan Fisheries Administration
  • worldportsource.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • searates.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • ports.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • twport.com.tw – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • searoutes.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • mantraco.com.tw – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • seair.co.in – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • whatsinport.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • greenport.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • joc.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • srce.hr – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • anl.com.au – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • cma-cgm.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwantoday.tw – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • oocl.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan

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  • youtube.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中港口的角色 @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Ports in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中港口的角色 @ Google Images

  • Harbors in Taiwan – 臺灣的港灣文化色

  • Taiwan relies heavily on its harbors for trade, fishing & transportation. Harbors on the Island of Taiwan can be broadly categorized into: (i.) major commercial ports; (ii.) international container ports; and (iii.) smaller fishing or regional harbors.

  • Major Commercial & International Ports handle most of Taiwan’s cargo & container shipping, ensuring strong & reliable links for Taiwan to global trade networks: (i) Keelung Port (基隆港) is located in Northern Taiwan, near the capital city of Taipei. It furnishes services for container shipping, cruise tourism & passenger ferries. It is the second largest port in Taiwan by cargo volume and historically was the island’s most important port; (ii) Taichung Port (台中港) is located in Central Taiwan, near the city of Taichung. It furnishes services for container shipping, bulk cargo (coal, grain, oil), and industrial shipping. It is the largest port in central Taiwan & is growing rapidly due to increasing industrial demand; (iii) Kaohsiung Port (高雄港) is located in Southern Taiwan, in Kaohsiung City. IT furnishes services for container shipping, bulk cargo, oil, shipbuilding &cruise ships. It is Taiwan’s largest port and is among the busiest in the world by container volume. It has extensive modern infrastructure and serves as a hub for international trade; (iv) Hualien Port (花蓮港) is located in Eastern Taiwan on the shores of the western Pacific Ocean. It furnishes services for bulk cargo (especially marble & minerals), some container shipping, tourism & ferry service to nearby Pacific islands. It is Taiwan’s principal deep-water port on the Pacific side of the island.

  • Taiwan has over 40 minor harbors. These furnish important services for local fishing, coastal transport & tourism. Some of the key facilities are: (i) Anping Harbor (安平港) in Tainan, which has a notable significance in the history of the Island of Taiwan. Anping Harbor is still very active for small cargo, fishing & ferry service; (ii) Suao Harbor (蘇澳港) in Yilan County is a deep-water harbor that supports fishing, tourism & some industrial shipping; (iii) Donggang Harbor (東港) in Pingtung is a major fishing port which supports the tuna industry & exports of other seafood products; (iv) Keelung Harbor (基隆港) supports a fishing fleet and some local ferry traffic.

  • wikipedia.org – Harbors in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Harbors in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Harbors in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • searates.com – Harbors in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • taiwan.net.tw – Harbors in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tandfonline.com – Harbors in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

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  • scholar.google.com – The culture of harbors in Taiwan – 臺灣的港灣文化色 @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – The culture of harbors in Taiwan – 臺灣的港灣文化色 @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – The culture of harbors in Taiwan – 臺灣的港灣文化色 @ Google Images

POSTAGE STAMPS – 郵 票

Postage stamps in the culture of Taiwan ( post.gov.tw )

  • Postage stamps in Taiwan – 臺灣的郵票文化色

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  • scholar.google.com – Culture of postage stamps in Taiwan – 臺灣的郵票文化色 @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Culture of postage stamps in Taiwan – 臺灣的郵票文化色 @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Culture of postage stamps in Taiwan – 臺灣的郵票文化色 @ Google Images

POSTAL – 郵 政

Postal service in the culture of Taiwan

  • Postal system in Taiwan – 臺灣文化中郵政的角色

  • post.gov.tw – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • post.gov.tw – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • post.gov.tw – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • aftership.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • trackingmore.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • usps.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • formosaguide.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • parcelmonitor.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • angloinfo.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • simplyunbound.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • track24.net – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • taiwantoday.tw – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • tripadvisor.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • travel.taipei – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

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  • scholar.google.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中郵政的角色 @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中郵政的角色 @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Postal system in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中郵政的角色 @ Google Images

SCIENCE – 科 學

Science in the culture of Taiwan

  • Science in Taiwan – 臺灣文化中科學的角色

  • taiwan.gov.tw – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • wikipedia.org – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • most.gov.tw – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ntu.edu.tw – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ntu.edu.tw – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • usnews.com – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • usnews.com – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • usnews.com – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • sciencemag.org – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ucop.edu – Science in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • nmns.edu.tw – Science in the culture of Taiwan

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  • images.google.com – Science in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中科學的角色 @ Google Images

SECURITY – 安 全

National Security in the culture of Taiwan. In accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act, the USA and multinational partners conduct training exercises with Taiwan. ( pacom.mi )

  • Security in Taiwan – 臺灣文化中安全的角色

  • news.usni.org – Taiwan is key to western Pacific security @ USNI . org
  • indsr.org.tw – Institute for National Defense & Security Research – website
  • cfr.org – Why Taiwan is important to the United States @ Council of Foreign Relations website

  • time.com – Why protecting Taiwan really matters to the US @ Time Magazine website
  • youtube.com – Why Taiwan Matters @ You Tube . com

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  • scholar.google.com – Security in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中安全的角色 @ Google Scholar
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  • images.google.com – Security in the culture of Taiwan – 臺灣文化中安全的角色 @ Google Images

  • National security in Taiwan – 臺灣的國家安全文化

  • _____ – The culture of national security in Taiwan – 臺灣的國家安全文化
  • president.gov.tw – National security in the culture of Taiwan @ Offce of the President of the Republic of China

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  • scholar.google.com – The culture of national security in Taiwan – 臺灣的國家安全文化 @ Google Scholar
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  • images.google.com – The culture of national security in Taiwan – 臺灣的國家安全文化 @ Google Images

  • Economic security in Taiwan –  臺灣文化中經濟安全的角色

  • _____ – Economic security in the culture of Taiwan –  臺灣文化中經濟安全的角色

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  • images.google.com – Economic security in the culture of Taiwan –  臺灣文化中經濟安全的角色 @ Google Images

  • Military security in Taiwan – 臺灣的軍事安全文化

  • Taiwan is located in a highly sensitive region—off the southeastern coast of China, near the East China Sea, South China Sea, and the Philippine Sea. Its location gives it strategic importance for both regional security and global trade, as the Taiwan Strait is a major shipping route.
    Main security concern: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to achieve unification.
    Other concerns: Regional tensions involve North Korea, Russia’s presence in East Asia, and the U.S.-China strategic competition.

  • Taiwan’s strategic response to its circumstances regarding military security is a mix of modern defense technology, asymmetric warfare strategies, civil preparedness & international partnerships. Taiwan’s strategy is aimed at deterring or responding to threats, primarily from the Peoples Republic of China, while operating under the constraint of a somewhat small population & limited formal alliances.

  • Taiwan’s Military Structure
    Taiwan’s armed forces are organized under the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF), which includes:
    Army (ROCA) – Ground defense, including infantry, mechanized units, artillery, and air defense.
    Navy (ROCN) – Coastal defense, anti-ship capabilities, and submarines.
    Air Force (ROCAF) – Air superiority, missile defense, and surveillance.
    Military Police & Reserve Forces – Internal security and rapid mobilization.
    Key points:
    Taiwan maintains a conscription system, though it’s transitioning toward a volunteer professional force.
    The country invests heavily in missile defense systems, including anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles.

  • Defense Strategy
    Taiwan’s military security strategy revolves around deterrence and asymmetric defense:
    Asymmetric Warfare – Focusing on capabilities that exploit weaknesses of a larger adversary:
    Anti-ship missiles
    Mobile missile batteries
    Small, fast naval vessels
    Cyber and electronic warfare
    Territorial Defense – Protecting key cities, ports, and military installations.
    Alliances & Partnerships – While not formally allied under a treaty like NATO, Taiwan relies on:
    U.S. security support, including arms sales, training, and intelligence sharing.
    Other international partners for technology and diplomatic backing.
    Civil Defense & Reserves – Large civilian reserve forces trained to support defense in wartime.

  • Technological Capabilities
    Taiwan emphasizes advanced technology for military security:
    Indigenous Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles
    Patriot missile defense systems
    F-16 fighter jets (upgraded with modern avionics)
    Early-warning radar networks
    Development of domestic defense industry (submarines, drones, and cyber defense)

  • Current Threats & Challenges
    China’s Military Pressure: Frequent air and naval incursions near Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) test readiness and strain resources.
    Cybersecurity Threats: Cyberattacks targeting military infrastructure, government, and critical industries.
    Manpower Limitations: Transitioning from conscription to volunteer force faces recruitment and training challenges.
    Geopolitical Isolation: Limited formal allies make Taiwan heavily reliant on the U.S. and strategic ambiguity for protection.

  • Recent Developments
    Taiwan is accelerating domestic defense production, especially drones and missile systems.
    Increased joint exercises with the U.S. and other regional partners.
    Expansion of civil defense programs for potential urban or amphibious attacks.

  • _____ – The culture of military security in Taiwan – 臺灣的軍事安全文化

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .

  • scholar.google.com – The culture of military security in Taiwan – 臺灣的軍事安全文化 @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – The culture of military security in Taiwan – 臺灣的軍事安全文化 @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – The culture of military security in Taiwan – 臺灣的軍事安全文化 @ Google

  • Elbridge A. Colby: “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict” (Yale University Press)

TECHNOLOGY – 技 術

Technology in the culture of Taiwan

  • The culture of technology in Taiwan – 臺灣的技術文化

  • taiwantoday.tw – Taiwan moves up to 11th in World Digital Competitiveness Ranking @ Taiwan Today . tw
  • dset.tw – Research Instute for Democracy, Society & Emerging Technology – website
  • taiwan.gov.tw – Technology in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • wikipedia.org – Technology in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • forbes.com – Technology in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • ey.gov.tw – Technology in the culture of Taiwan

  • tandfonline.com – Technology in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder
  • atimes.com – Technology in the culture of Taiwan – backgrounder

  • bbc.com – Technology in the culture of Taiwan
  • electrek.co – Electrek Green Energy Brief @ Electrek . co

  • EASY SEARCH FOR MORE LINKS ! . . . . .

  • scholar.google.com – The culture of technology in Taiwan – 臺灣的技術文化 @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – The culture of technology in Taiwan – 臺灣的技術文化 @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – The culture of technology in Taiwan – 臺灣的技術文化 @ Google Images

  • BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

  • cryptopolitan.com – Taiwan’s government-backed Blockchain Alliance @ Cryptopolitan . com
  • taipeitimes.com – Taiwan Blockchain Academia – backgrounder
  • gov.taipei – Taiwan Blockchain Academia – backgrounder

  • gov.taipei – Taiwan Blockchain Academia – backgrounder
  • medium.com – Taiwan Blockchain Academia – backgrounder
  • abasummit.io – Taiwan Blockchain Academia – backgrounder

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