Taiwan

3 Issues and 15 Facts

Issue1: Justice Mission 2025

China launched a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan. Beijing called this drill a warning against “separatist” and foreign interference.

Issue 2: Tech-driven economic divide

Extreme concentration on the semiconductor and AI sectors has led to a structural imbalance, creating a starkly divided K-shaped recovery.

Issue 3: Taiwan’s political deadlock

The standoff between the DPP-led executive branch and the KMT/TPP-controlled legislature gripped Taiwan into a severe constitutional crisis.

Yushan

Taiwan is highly mountainous, with Yushan as its highest peak.

“Butterfly Kingdom “

Taiwan is called the Butterfly Kingdom because of its biodiversity.

Formosan black bear

The Formosan black bear is a rare Taiwan-only species and cultural symbol.

Beitou Hot Springs

It is known for its natural, heated mineral waters.

Convenience Stores.

Taiwan has a very high density of convenience stores.

Tuned Mass Damper

Taiwan uses earthquake-ready engineering in buildings like Taipei 101.

"Für Elise"

Garbage trucks play music to signal residents to bring out trash.

Unexpected Weather

Taiwan’s weather can change quickly.

Asia’s Freest Society

Taiwan is recognized for strong democratic values and civil rights.

Boba’s Birthplace

Taiwan is the birthplace of bubble tea.

Roof of East Asia

Yushan is the highest point in East Asia.

same-sex marriage

Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

Superstition

Superstitions influence daily life in Taiwan.

Lantern Festival

Taiwan’s Lantern Festival fills the sky with lanterns carrying wishes.

First Cat Cafe

Taiwan opened the world’s first cat cafe in 1998.