The "Taiwan Experience" has become the subject of research by advanced countries and a model for the developing countries. After the economic rise, increased education, and the rise of the middle-class, people have come to expect more from government, society, and the environment.
In this issue we bring you "Free Trade vs. Agricultural Protectionism, "Trees and Forests--the View from All Sides," and "Workers Form Unions." These three articles report on the adjustments underway during this period of change.
This issue's cover story "Choo-Choo Bye-Bye" reports on one of Taiwan's oldest railway routes, Taipei-Tamsui scheduled to shut down on June 1. As we say good-bye we also part with a period of history, and welcome a new milestone in transportation.
Always active in promoting the art of traditional Chinese flower arrangement, the Women's Garden and Art Club has now taken this tradition abroad--this time to the US. "Floral Vessels Filled with Spring" reports on this event.
Each summer vacation many overseas Chinese and students studying abroad return to the R.O.C. Which medical treatments most attract them to return? "Drawing Patients from Afar" Medical Series tells you what the Chinese people, both at home and abroad, are concerned about.
"Overseas University Report" takes you to Italy. In addition Chinese in the Spotlight reports on Paul T. Mu--Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at CSULA. Also included is "Eight Good Men in One Small Group: The R.O.C.'s Agricultural Team to the Solomons."
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