China, Taiwan stuck in the ‘friend zone’ on Pingtan
Author: Sheryn Lee, ANU, CSISIn January, China appointed a Taiwanese citizen, Liang Qianlong, as deputy chief of an experimental ‘common homeland’ for both nations on…
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Sakura flowers to bloom in Alishan
The annual Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off five days earlier than usual, from March 10 to April 10, 2014, due to climate change.…
Discover Alishan: cherry blossoms
A variety of Japanese cherry blossoms were introduced to Alishan in the early 20th Century when Japanese governors in Taiwan began building a forest train…
For the internet age, Taiwan’s ICT industry needs a new model
Author: Andy Yee, Hong KongTaiwan has long been a world leader in high-tech hardware manufacturing, with roots all the way back to the era of…
Alishan tain goes to Fenqi Lake again
The Zhuqi-Fenqi Lake section of the Alishan Forest Railway will reopen on January 27, 2014. A re-inauguration ceremony will be held on the 27th and…
New Year shuttle service is available
The Alishan National Forest Recreational Area is a popular destination for New Year vacation makers. During the Chinese New Year in 2014, from January 31…
Japan and Taiwan ‘stingy’ balancers
Author: Daniel Clausen, Fujisawa, JapanThere has been much commentary recently about the hike in Japan’s defence budget. The rise, along with other measures and rhetorical…