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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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November 2nd 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Well it has been two weeks since I have written, there was no time. Last week was preparation for the trip to Taipei Taiwan; I went out one night to the horse races which were fun to see. The place wa ... 17 photos [full story]
Well it has been two weeks since I have written, there was no time. Last week was preparation for the trip to Taipei Taiwan; I went out one night to the horse races which were fun to see. The place wa ... 17 photos [full story]
October 18th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
It's been two months since I arrived in Taiwan and I have to say I'm satisfied with the way things are going. I've got a good job lined up even if I haven't started it yet and we've found a new m ... [full story]
It's been two months since I arrived in Taiwan and I have to say I'm satisfied with the way things are going. I've got a good job lined up even if I haven't started it yet and we've found a new m ... [full story]
October 1st 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Studies have shown that after four months of unemployment the average male is pretty much ready for the scrapheap. At the four month mark self esteem and energy levels are so low that in many cas ... 1 photos [full story]
Studies have shown that after four months of unemployment the average male is pretty much ready for the scrapheap. At the four month mark self esteem and energy levels are so low that in many cas ... 1 photos [full story]
October 7th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Not that it makes much difference to me be as I have yet to start work but it's the weekend again and we decide to head down to Xindian. Xindian is the southernmost point on the green MRT line. Even ... 2 photos [full story]
Not that it makes much difference to me be as I have yet to start work but it's the weekend again and we decide to head down to Xindian. Xindian is the southernmost point on the green MRT line. Even ... 2 photos [full story]
September 21st 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Going back to Taipei, we opted for the high speed train that connects Taiwan's major towns. The system is very efficient and the stations and trains sparkling new. The next train to Taipei left less ... 5 photos [full story]
Going back to Taipei, we opted for the high speed train that connects Taiwan's major towns. The system is very efficient and the stations and trains sparkling new. The next train to Taipei left less ... 5 photos [full story]
September 27th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei » Ximending
Ximending (isn't that a nice word to say, go on say it again)is one of the last areas of the city we have left to explore. It's traditionally been the place to go to watch a film as it has so man ... 3 photos [full story]
Ximending (isn't that a nice word to say, go on say it again)is one of the last areas of the city we have left to explore. It's traditionally been the place to go to watch a film as it has so man ... 3 photos [full story]
September 26th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Melissa is covering Ron's classes today so I'm left to amuse myself. It's been a while since I did any sight seeing so I pick up the Rough Guide for some inspiration. It tells me that Gongguan has a ... 4 photos [full story]
Melissa is covering Ron's classes today so I'm left to amuse myself. It's been a while since I did any sight seeing so I pick up the Rough Guide for some inspiration. It tells me that Gongguan has a ... 4 photos [full story]
September 25th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
I'm not an enormous fan of cats. I used to really like them, well, English cats at any rate. Then I met Melissa's cat Nica. In Korea I had a smallish flat which did me just fine. Then when Meli ... 2 photos [full story]
I'm not an enormous fan of cats. I used to really like them, well, English cats at any rate. Then I met Melissa's cat Nica. In Korea I had a smallish flat which did me just fine. Then when Meli ... 2 photos [full story]
September 13th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
We only have a few more days before we have to move out the flat. I still don't have a job so it's a risky process. I'm reluctant to commit to anywhere too far from the centre as I don't want to be ... [full story]
We only have a few more days before we have to move out the flat. I still don't have a job so it's a risky process. I'm reluctant to commit to anywhere too far from the centre as I don't want to be ... [full story]
September 9th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
I've decided that the only way I'm going to find a job is by knocking on doors. With every job on Tealit receiving dozens of applications from better qualified, better looking people with North Ameri ... 1 photos [full story]
I've decided that the only way I'm going to find a job is by knocking on doors. With every job on Tealit receiving dozens of applications from better qualified, better looking people with North Ameri ... 1 photos [full story]
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