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Mei Feng Highland Experimental Farm, a Striking Highland Farm in Taiwan

Tucked away between Qijing Farm and Hehuan Mountain, Mei Feng Highland Experimental Farm (梅峰農場) is a striking highland farm located in the mountain ranges at altitudes between 900m and 2,700 m (2,952ft and 8,858 ft) at Renai Township in central Taiwan’s Nantou County.  Please watch the following video for more images of the Spring Festival ...

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The peach flower at National Taiwan University's Mei-feng Highland Experimental Farm in central Taiwan.

The Joy of the Waist Drum Dance

The waist drum dance is part of traditional Chinese folklore. Due to its inspiring sound and vigorous movements accompanied by rhythmic drumbeats, many waist drum teams have been established in many countries, including the United States, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, and Europe in recent years.  History of the waist drum dance It is ...

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Taiwan Falun Dafa Waist Drum Team performs at the CKS Memorial Hall n Taipei City

Jinshan, a Fascinating Township With Many Wonders

Formerly called “Jinbaoli,” Jinshan is a district in Taiwan’s New Taipei City and is one of northern Taiwan’s most popular tourist destinations. In addition to the stunning Twin Candlestick Islets, the picturesque Shitoushan Park, and the Mysterious Coast, Jinshan’s Old Street, local foods, hot springs, and other art and cultural spots are also hailed as ...

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The Twin Candlestick Islets seen through a metal circle.

Xu Zhimo: The Most Uncomfortable Chinese Wedding Speech

There was once a memorable wedding speech, which is not only a popular topic in Chinese literary circles, but it also carries a good lesson for today’s society. Liang Qichao was a learned scholar in modern Chinese history who knew both Chinese and Western studies. One of his students, Xu Zhimo, was among the most renowned ...

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Wedding bracelets on red platter.

The Beautiful Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Festival

The much anticipated annual cherry blossom season has finally arrived in Taiwan, with the 2022 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Festival taking place from February 12 through 28. The cherry blossom festival boasts the most comprehensive display of its kind across the country.  Please watch the following video for more beautiful photos of the 2022 Wuling Farm ...

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Building surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Antrodia Cinnamomea, a Miracle Fungus Endemic to Taiwan

Referred to as “forest ruby,” Antrodia cinnamomea (also known as Antrodia camphorata, Taiwanofungus, or Niu-chang-chih 牛樟芝) is a distinctive miracle fungus endemic to Taiwan. Due to the scarcity of this fungus and its miraculous health effects, it is regarded as a present from Heaven for Taiwanese and a national treasure of Taiwan. Characteristics Antrodia Cinnamomea ...

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The fruiting bodies and mycelia of Antrodia cinnamomea.

6 Reasons to Learn Chinese in Taiwan

With the subsequent closure of China’s Confucius Institutes in various countries, Taiwan has become the most popular destination for learning Chinese. Given that, the United States launched the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative on December 3, 2020, to facilitate Americans to learn Chinese in Taiwan. Moreover, Harvard University is also to change its summer Mandarin program from ...

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Traditional Chinese characters

Jiaoxi, An Exquisite Township and Hot Spring in Taiwan

Surrounded by mountains and close to the ocean, Jiaoxi is a small township in northeastern Taiwan’s Yilan County. Featuring an array of hotels, restaurants, and hot spring pools, this cozy township is a favorite weekend resort famous for rare sodium hydrogen carbonate hot springs.  For more interesting photos of the home to hot springs in ...

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The light installation of art at Tangweigou Hot Spring Park in Taiwan's Yilan County.

Yilan Longtan Lake Has Fascinating Walking Trails and Fish Ladders

Yilan Longtan Lake is a famous tourist attraction located on the calm and quiet outskirts of Jiaoxi Township in northern Taiwan’s Yilan County. It was one of the “Lanyang Twelve Scenic Wonders” due to its spectacular scenery and unique ecosystems. In addition to its natural beauty, one of the most commendable features of the lake ...

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Yilan Longtan Lake tourist attraction.

Taiwan, the Indispensable Strength to CPTPP’s Future Success

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP, is vital for Taiwan’s future. More than two decades ago, I ran an import business of home appliances in Taiwan. It was in the Taiwan Economic Miracle Era when Taiwan was named one of Four Asian Tiger nations. I came to Australia with my family ...

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Taipei, Taiwan.