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Happy New Year from TaiwanPlus!
2025 Taiwan In Review
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At TaiwanPlus, we looked beyond the headlines to capture the human stories, conversations, and context that defined the year. In 2025, Taiwan revealed the full spectrum of its society. Political divides were clear, yet the year was also marked by powerful moments of shared grief, resilience, and unity, as communities came together to face national tragedies and uncertain times. Come together for the full picture of Taiwan as it really is.
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by Zoom In Zoom Out December 18
How a Taiwanese Student Became Asia's Youngest Ocean Explorer
Adventurer Huai-Pu Chen is Asia’s youngest sailor to cross the North Atlantic on a wind-powered boat, guided only by the sun, moon and stars. He shares what 47 days at sea felt like and how he relied on traditional celestial navigation instead of GPS.
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by Patrick Chen & Chris Gorin December 15
Taiwan Firms Should Invest More Overseas, Say Officials and Industry Leaders
Government officials and industry leaders at an event in Taipei urged Taiwan to continue investing overseas. They emphasized that while US tariffs encourage more investment in the United States, Taiwan’s global presence could actually grow stronger as a result.
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by Devin Tsai & Ai Chi December 26 |
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Taiwan's Economy - 2025 Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook |
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Taiwan’s economy surged in 2025, as GDP grew more than 7 percent and exports surpassed US$600 billion. While AI drove strong gains in the tech sector, traditional industries continued to struggle. TaiwanPlus spoke with Lien Hsien-ming of the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research to review the year and assess what lay ahead.
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Taipei Police Rule Out Terrorist Intent in Knife Attacks at Metro Stations
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Rare Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Taiwan
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Taiwan Talks: China Blindsided, Threatens 'Forceful Measures' After Trump's Taiwan Arms Sale
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CONNECTED: Why Somaliland Is Betting on Taiwan for Recognition
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ZIZO: Taiwan and Europe: A New Era of Defense and Security Ties?
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Diving for Pokémon Along Taiwan's Northern Coast｜Let's Go Diving!
82.5 Dive Spot, a one-of-a-kind underwater photography paradise along Taiwan’s northeast coast, is famous for its adorable Pikachu nudibranchs and other tiny marine creatures. Dive in and continue the adventure from Longdong Bay to Dragon Back Rock, taking in the stunning views along the way.
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Tjimur is Redefining Modern Dance | Yosifu's Cultural Canvas
Yosifu visits the Tjimur Dance Theatre to explore modern dance that incorporates traditional breathing, singing, and dancing techniques from the Paiwan culture. Artistic director Ljuzem Madiljin explains that Tjimur dance training turns inwards to help dancers focus on their own movements and truly connect with others.
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Pineapple | Straight to the Source
Growing pineapples is big business in Taiwan. Peak season for harvesting pineapples in Chiayi, a key producing area located in southern Taiwan, takes place from March to July. Take a look at how these endless pineapple fields form a unique landscape.
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Acupuncture in Motion | Decoding Eastern Science
Acupuncture is one of the cornerstone treatments of TCM and is becoming an increasingly popular therapy worldwide. Through interviews with patients, doctors, academics, and innovators in modern acupuncture technology, learn how ancient TCM practices are being modernized to achieve more robust medical outcomes.
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Chin Hsi Models Her Brand of Asian Beauty at Paris Fashion Week | Rebel Artist
Chin Hsi always dreamed of being a fashion model. She never imagined that a simple modeling audition would lead to the chance to walk “The Big Four” as a celebrated supermodel in the world’s four major fashion weeks: Paris, London, New York, and Milan. Her path to success began by defining her own brand of Asian beauty in the industry.
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