As a relatively long term resident of Taiwan, I have some interest in its economy. Especially now that I’m involved in business here, it isn’t wise to ignore what I read and hear. One thing I’ve heard again and again is anguish at how much we’re falling behind our closest rival, Korea.
I suppose [...]

The topic of promoting tourism seems to come up pretty frequently in the papers. Due to the fact that it’s an island, and that there are much less expensive options nearby, I don’t really think it’s that likely that Taiwan will ever be a top tourist destination for westerners. It already is a [...]

One thing I love about Taiwan is the near lack of xenophobia. Pictures like these make me thankful to be living in a comparatively open and accepting Asian country.

Sometimes when I read the news, I find myself startled at what kind of country Korea is. In many ways South Korea’s history is a mirror of Taiwan’s. Both territories were ravaged by the Japanese at the beginning of last century. While the Japanese developed the infrastructure, installed their educational system, and modernized life in [...]