Working in a Historical Jungle:

White Terror Researcher Lin Chuan-kai

From the imposition of martial law in 1949 to its lifting in 1987, followed by the amending of Article 100 of the Criminal Code and the complete reelection of the parliament in 1992, Taiwan spent more than 40 years under authoritarian rule.......

Taiwan’s Sustainability in Action

The 2026 5th SDG Asia Expo

The 2026 5th SDG Asia Expo was held in Taipei under the theme “Shape Our Future: Resilience, Innovation, Prosperity.” Its nine zones—Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Living, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Education, Sustainable Healthcare, Sustainable Solutions, Sus......

Realtek Semiconductor:

Taking on the World with a Crab Philosophy

Whether one is joining a routine videoconference, using Wi-Fi on a daily basis, driving a smart electric vehicle, or talking with AI, Taiwanese chips are quietly at work behind the scenes. A winner in the group category of a 2026 Presidential Innovation Award, Realtek Semiconductor ships more ......

From Satellite to Soil

DataYoo Founder Shaw Wu Turns Satellite Data into Farming Intelligence Worldwide

Hundreds of kilometers above Earth, satellites orbit continuously, collecting information about the land that the human eye cannot see. To most people, satellite images are simply distant views of the Earth’s surface. To Shaw Wu, founder of DataYoo, they are key to deciphering the planet. Usin......

Holding Back the Rain

Flood-Control Ingenuity at the Dashulin Detention Basin

The steps lead down to the “underground palace,” three stories below ground. Sunlight streams diagonally through the observation windows above, and reflections shimmer beneath the boardwalk as 30 cylindrical columns stand in orderly rows. Light, water reflections, and column shadows intersect ......

Building Bridges with Taiwan Bananas

Helping Regional Partners Fight Fusarium Wilt with Disease-Resistant Plantlets and Expertise

Fusarium wilt—often dubbed “banana cancer”—threatens the Central American banana sector, which is worth an estimated US$2.7 to 2.8 billion per year. In Taiwan, where farmland is intensively cultivated, the Taiwan Banana Research Institute (TBRI) has drawn on more than half a century of breedin......

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Illuminating the Spirit of Our Time: The National Award for Arts

This month we tell the stories of the seven winners of the 24th National Awards for Arts. These individuals have spent their lives pursuing their ideals and telling Taiwan’s stories to the world in many different ways.......

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Here’s to a Free and Democratic Taiwan! 30 Years of Direct Presidential Elections

Taiwan held its first direct presidential election in 1996. Thirty years on, we invite readers to experience Taiwan’s now-­familiar electoral culture anew through culture and aesthetics. Japanese scholars Yoshiyuki Oga­sa­wara and Masahito Wa­ta­nabe have both described Taiwan’s elections as g......

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Prime Produce: Local Ingredients Reimagined

This month we visit farmers across Taiwan who are revitalizing traditional produce into brands that are taking the market by storm, in a movement that is a microcosm of the transformation and upgrading of industries islandwide.......

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Sustainable Taiwan

Facing climate change and limited resources, progress toward “net-zero transition” has become a key indicator of national and corporate competitiveness. This month we take you across Taiwan to visit sites of “green resilience” and see our island’s astonishingly innovative solutions.......

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Rural Renaissance: From Rustic Fare to Fine Local Dining

While everyone is pursuing exquisite dishes made by internationally famous chefs, have you ever stopped to try the delicious flavors of Taiwan’s rural cuisine? In this month’s Cover Story, we explore the revolution in “new local tastes” brought about by members of the “Tian Mama” certified eat......

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Landscapes and Lifestyles

What is this “Taiwan” that we take for granted? We have long been used to viewing the ocean through car windows or exploring the mountains via artificially built trails. However, in this month’s Cover Story, we have tried to turn our attention in bolder directions. When one’s perspective chang......