Time is running out for a solution to avert bankruptcy and total takeover by the government. Hurtling along at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, Taiwan’s High Speed Rail is a marvel of modern technology and convenience, shuttling travelers between Taipei in the north and Kaohsiung in the south – a distance of…
The recent plane crash in the Keelung River has renewed calls for closing the airport earlier than the planned target of 2030. The existence of an airport taking up 400 hectares of prime real estate right in the middle of Taipei City has for decades annoyed a great number politicians, city planners, opinion leaders, and…
If you are the kind of person who prefers to focus on a smaller area but get to know it in real detail, Taiwan can be an exceptionally rewarding destination. If you have only a few days in Taiwan and want to see as many of its gorgeous temples, engrossing museums, and breathtaking mountains as…
TAS has kept pace as policies and programs at the most successful U.S. schools have adapted to meet new educational demands. Taipei American School is an innovative 21st century learning community. Our mission is to inspire each student to be a confident, creative, caring, and moral individual prepared to succeed anywhere in a rapidly changing…
Note: This article is the first part of a 3-part cover feature. [Part 2: TFDA in the Cross Hairs] [Part 3: The Advantages of Industry Self-regulation] Good eating has long been one of the joys of living in Taiwan, but a series of food-related scandals has left the public concerned about the safety and reliability…
PREVAILING WINDS — The maps chart seasonal prevailing winds in East Asia. The map on the left shows the winter winds coming south off of the Korean Peninsula, which eventually hit Taiwan from the east. Located in Asia’s wet subtropical zone, Taiwan receives 2.6 times more rainfall than the global average – yet it is…
If Taiwan wants to develop a cuisine scene matching its reputation for fantastic night market treats, it still has some way to go. If the world’s dining scene were a level playing field, you would expect Taiwan to be a winner. For historical reasons, it is a melting pot of the best cuisines from all…
Following the merger of Tainan City and Tainan County at the end of 2010, the special municipality of Tainan now encompasses 2,191 square kilometers (eight times the land area of Taipei) and has almost 1.9 million people. Among its far-flung attractions are the hot springs at Guanziling, and the Zengwen, Wushantou, and Nanhua reservoirs. Much…
