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Background: In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1946 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the native population within the governing structure. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of eventual unification - as well as domestic political and economic reform.

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By Lorita
November 12th 2009

Job a’hoi and Kenting or Bust Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

Jialeshui beach

Upon entering my fourth week here I was getting a bit frustrated. Of the 10+ places I had handed out my resume to and of the 10+ jobs I had applied to online the only prospect was a school far away in Kaohsiung stating that it would not pay me my training until the end of my contract. Thus, I was frustrated, homesick, and tired. It was hard enough to order some vegetables without squid in them due to the language barrier let alone find a job. While trying my best not to give up I biked to a printing place [View Full Entry]

By laikl
October 5th 2009

Nowhere in the Rain Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

cool...

　　以為大雨已停，冒險沿公路步行出南灣，沿途望著無邊無際的滔天巨浪，徒感無奈。更無可奈何的是走了一大半路程又下大雨，的士司機看準了我們不上不落的尷尬情 [View Full Entry]

By laikl
October 4th 2009

Oh-Parma! Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

precaution before departure

　　飛機在高雄降落，只覺得天氣有點悶熱，空氣混濁有如香港。負責接送的司機「王大哥」幾乎接錯人（好像因為另一位仁兄是同姓的），見到他的車子後才發現其實他 [View Full Entry]

By Megasaurus
August 7th 2009

Happy Vacation? Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

Photo 3

(Written Tuesday, August 4th, 2009) These last few days have been the worst days out of my entire trip in Taiwan. It’s just my luck that they should have been the best too; after all, I am on a trip to Kenting (a very pretty beach town) with Theresa and all her friends, but I think Saturday night has had lasting effects until now. Because I stayed up so late Saturday night, I slept a lot Sunday and couldn’t sleep Sunday night. Then by the time Monday rolled around, I was exhausted, and when I’m tired my stress levels triple. On [View Full Entry]

By 1050
June 6th 2009

...bìng qiě rú guǒ wǒ yāo wǒ kě yǐ chī jī ròu sān míng zhì Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

Entering Beach

...and i can eat a chicken sandwich if i want to [View Full Entry]

By geoffandmazi
January 20th 2009

Kenting Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

Kenting

When we got there we headed to the hotel that the travel info centre had booked for us. The offseason price of 800 NT dollars got us a really nice place on the main strip close to the beach with new furnishings, nice beds, and a big room. Since we didn't go to any of the islands we decided to stay in Kenting longer than we planned. The main strip of Kenting was full of tourist gift shops, clothing stores, street vendors and nicely kept resturants. Although we did not have much luck with food in Kenting, everything seemed to be [View Full Entry]

By S1234
November 9th 2008

The Trip of Nepenthe 27-Oct-08 Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

The Poster

I've never thought of going to Taiwan but this place has definitely captured my nerves ... I was caught by the sight in TV while a girl laid on the sofa as if she was a walking corpse ... the obstinacy has ruthlessly taken over her ... anyway, she found her happiness in Kenting and was moved by the place. I started to question whether Taiwan has such a heavenly place ... Thus, 2 devastating people started off the journey to the 'Paradise' which is believed to wash away your sorrow ... [View Full Entry]

By S1234
November 8th 2008

Acquaintance with 2 total strangers 27-Oct-08 Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

Weather in KT

It was quite odd to be in the battle between 2 gangs of Taxi drivers who were in hostile for tourists' ride from Kaohsiung to Kenting. Our first acquaintance with Michael and Ada was in embarrassment with the mentioned situation. Anyway, we were on the same taxi an hour later and decided to go sightseeing together afterwards. I came to think of the possibility of meeting people ... 1) who were from Hong Kong; 2) who were heading to Kenting for vacation; 3) who planned to rent a car for the trip; 4) who took the same flight with us; 5) [View Full Entry]

By S1234
November 7th 2008

Adventurous Ride 27-Oct-08 Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

Illegal Ride

We've been too honest to tell the shop keeper that we dont have a driving license for Motorbike at the rental store. Naively thinking that we could jump into a cab on the way to Kenting Main Street, we've walked for an hour from Nan Bay under pouring rain .... Gigi and I were soaking wet while Michael and Ada were exhausted at the same time. We spotted another Motorbikes' rental store and I was determined to rent a motorbike by any circumstances. 'Do U have a driving license?' The man asked. 'Yes I do.' I answered without hesitation. 'Show me.' [View Full Entry]

By S1234
November 6th 2008

My First Birthday Abroad 28-Oct-08 Asia » Taiwan » Kenting

The Birthday Cake

My birthday was revealed in the motorbikes' rental store when the man read our birthday aloud while waiting for the rain to stop. From that point, our new friends were kind and nice to celebrate it with me. It was funny to figure out that both Michael and Ada were born on the same year as I do. Things have always happened to be like this. We had 2 unexpected guests happened to be with us on the night that I supposed no suprises would be taken place. I am grateful and delighted. Thanks everyone~ [View Full Entry]

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