The Archaeological Wonderland of Eluanbi

The Archaeological Wonderland of Eluanbi

The coastline here features lush green foliage, coral stone outcrops, and sandy beaches, with sea views that stretch to the horizon. There are always plenty of people in Kenting. From near and far, travelers come for its unique landscapes and rich ecologies. These very characteristics that att......

In the Air, on Land, at Sea:

The Taiwan–Philippines VOTE Research Program

As a result of their geographic proximity, Taiwan and the Philippines are exposed to similar types of ­natural disasters, and both countries face severe challenges from extreme weather. These shared risks have prompted Taiwan and the Philippines to engage in collaborative scientific research.......

Service in the Philippines:

Taiwan Lends a Helping Hand

Anumber of social service organizations from Taiwan were very active in the Philippines in 2023. One is the Taiwan Technical Mission in the Philippines, which built on successful experience in Taiwan to improve the lives of local farmers at a recently established demonstration farm. Another is......

The Bonds Between Island Nations —

An Interview with Marshall Islands Ambassador Anjanette Kattil

Anjanette Kattil, ambassador of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the Republic of China (Taiwan), is fond of the xiaolongbao soup dumplings served at the Din Tai Fung restaurant as well as Taiwan’s hotpot and boba tea. When she talks about the links between the Marshall Islands and Taiwa......

Learning Huayu in Taiwan

—A Journey of Boundless Possibilities

Lukas Engström is a Swedish national based in Taiwan. Shortly after he started to learn Mandarin Chinese here, he visited a soft drinks bar to buy a cup of pearl milk tea. While in the queue, he kept repeating to himself the Chinese phrases he had to say to the staff. When at last he gave the ......

Soothing Taiwan’s Sweet Tooth

Stories of Local Pastries

Rivaling Willy Wonka’s legendary chocolate bars, and laden with even more stories than Marcel Proust’s madeleine cakes, Taiwanese pastries continue to satisfy our sweet tooth. With their origins in traditional Chinese confectionery, they are made with local ingredients rich in cultural meaning......

Tradition and Innovation:

The Protean Power of Instant Noodles

Who invented instant noodles? In Taiwan, we come across the forerunner of instant noodles, the world’s first instant noodles with sauce packets containing sumptuous chunks of meat, as well as those featuring distinctively local recipes that make use of Chinese medicinal herbs and huadiao, a cl......

A New Trend in Medical Tourism

—Healthcare and Health Maintenance in Taiwan

Hospitals in Taiwan possess high-end medical technology and equipment, and Taiwan is a world leader in certain specialties, including liver transplantation and reproductive medicine. Institutions here provide very cost-effective healthcare services and have a competitive advantage against the ......