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Imposing statue at the Museum of World Religion
from: "Bye bye friendly Taiwan (Taipei, Taiwan)" By LivingTheDream
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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February 5th 2010 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Hey Everyone, Sorry for the redirect here, but it will make things simpler if I can just write everything here and keep you updated this way. First of all, there will be 2 weddings, the American an ... [full story]
Hey Everyone, Sorry for the redirect here, but it will make things simpler if I can just write everything here and keep you updated this way. First of all, there will be 2 weddings, the American an ... [full story]
January 13th 2010 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
This is my pre trip note. Have just started my one year paid leave and can not wait to start my journey to Asia and the Oceania. I will be visiting my family in Taiwan and to enjoy the Chinese New Yea ... [full story]
This is my pre trip note. Have just started my one year paid leave and can not wait to start my journey to Asia and the Oceania. I will be visiting my family in Taiwan and to enjoy the Chinese New Yea ... [full story]
December 21st 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
When arrived back in Taiwan, it was pouring with rain... We said goodbye to our friend who took the bus to the airport and we set off to find out hostel. This new hostel was more conveniently loc ... [full story]
When arrived back in Taiwan, it was pouring with rain... We said goodbye to our friend who took the bus to the airport and we set off to find out hostel. This new hostel was more conveniently loc ... [full story]
December 20th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Day two in Taiwan- the most actioned packed of the trip. We had a great breakfast at a local cafe on the way to the MRT station close to our hostel which gave us a boost of energy for the day ahea ... [full story]
Day two in Taiwan- the most actioned packed of the trip. We had a great breakfast at a local cafe on the way to the MRT station close to our hostel which gave us a boost of energy for the day ahea ... [full story]
December 20th 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
I finally finished my first semester exams at HKU and decided to head off somewhere for a relaxing break. I decided to go to Taiwan. Having studied the history of China I was aware that the culture, l ... [full story]
I finally finished my first semester exams at HKU and decided to head off somewhere for a relaxing break. I decided to go to Taiwan. Having studied the history of China I was aware that the culture, l ... [full story]
November 22nd 2009 Asia » Taiwan » Taipei
Despite the initial good feelings about Wei-Wei's place we are far more cautious about signing a contract than we were with Martin's which came about through a combination of us running out of time ... [full story]
Despite the initial good feelings about Wei-Wei's place we are far more cautious about signing a contract than we were with Martin's which came about through a combination of us running out of time ... [full story]
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]
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