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		<title>Site of the Month for August 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for August 2011 is about Taiwan Guide. Taiwan directory provides Taiwan related links and websites about Taiwanese business and economy, society, culture, travel guides, hotels, arts, sports, real estate, maps, recreation, environment, law, government and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for August 2011 is about <a href="http://www.madetaiwan.com/">Taiwan Guide</a>. Taiwan directory provides Taiwan related links and websites about Taiwanese business and economy, society, culture, travel guides, hotels, arts, sports, real estate, maps, recreation, environment, law, government and more.</p>
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		<title>Nightlife in Taipei</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taiwan is generally referred as the land of convenience since you can find anything or do anything at just about any time of the day. Although locals work or study during the day, yet nighttime is for play. There are various types of venues to choose from. These range from usual westernized bars and clubs, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taiwan is generally referred as the land of convenience since you can find anything or do anything at just about any time of the day. Although locals work or study during the day, yet nighttime is for play. There are various types of venues to choose from. These range from usual westernized bars and clubs, cocktails in a trendy lounge bar, dancing in a club, or live music at one of the city&#8217;s venues to more unique places such as KTV bars (Karaoke bars). Taipei city is safe at night, so relax and enjoy yourself!</p>
<p>Ximending has been a famous area for shopping and entertainment since the 1930s. Historic structures include a concert hall and a historic cinema. Modern structures house karaoke businesses, art film cinemas, wide-release movie cinemas, electronic stores, and a wide variety of restaurants and fashion clothing stores. The pedestrian area is especially popular with teens. There is also KTV, giant karaoke venues where groups of people can reserve a small room equipped with karaoke equipment. The staff will deliver drinks and food to the room or you can bring your own foods with corkage fee. It&#8217;s a favorite pastime for Taiwanese and an opportunity to belt out songs with only your friends and family to ridicule you.</p>
<p>The best nightlife is found in the commercial district of Anho Rd in East Taipei and the older Shi Men Ding or West Side. Taiwanese tend to eat early and many restaurants close by 9:30 pm, but with no licensing limits many bars are open until 2 am or 4 am, and some all night. Shao yen or snack bars in night life areas are popular on the way home. </p>
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		<title>A Review of Taiwan Scooter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everything is advancing today, we can look it easily. Now people are relaying on science as because they know that whatever progress is made by science is for the benefit of the people. People are keeping updates about science because they know that science is always finding a new way to prove that something is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everything is advancing today, we can look it easily. Now people are relaying on science as because they know that whatever progress is made by science is for the benefit of the people. People are keeping updates about science because they know that science is always finding a new way to prove that something is actually not impossible to do or to get, science works on the border of impossibility and possibility. Now you can see that new form of bike scooter is invented. It is attractive and has a good mileage too ad is beneficial than a motor bike as some scooters run by battery means you have to charge it and then it runs no need of petrol or any fuel. The best kind of scooter for you to choose is the Taiwan scooter.</p>
<p>People do buy Taiwan scooter as because they can afford it too and it gives a long lasting performance too which everyone wants his/her scooter to give such performances. Every day we can look that there is a new scooter in the market, but the market share for this Taiwan scooter is never decreasing at all, this is because people have already trust this scooter type and they are only buying this scooter whenever they need one. People relay on these scooters as because these scooters are cheap and give you many advantages and do not take much of your money from your pocket for its service. People also happily are keeping these scooters for their own use and mostly in India these scooters are everywhere. Scooters are the most popular choice for vehicle for the girls, this is because scooters are very reliable and cute, girls always love cute things. When you are confused to find the best scooter in the world, you can ask the shop keeper easily, he or she will explain to you that the Taiwanese scooter is the best one for your needs, now you have realize that it is the best choice.</p>
<p>The Taiwan scooter is always become the best seller bike in the world. It has a stylish looks and great performance, you can try using it for a while and you will never want to lose the scooter anymore. People buy this scooter everyday to fulfill their needs of transportation, especially for the girls who are really active and need to have a good vehicle for their needs. These scooters are selling in high number now days and are earning well. People also use this scooter because it will be easier for them to break the traffic jam when they are using scooters. Now you can see that these scooters are valuable in the market in a wide variety as now many companies are making these scooters because they have notice that these scooters can make them earn well because of its high selling.</p>
<p>We all know that Taiwan scooter is the best scooter in the world, and people always buy this kind of scooter when they want one. Taiwan is also earning well while producing these scooters and because their scooters satisfy the people in all aspects that what they need is present in the scooter of Taiwan. Taiwan has rated the highest selling country of scooter.</p>
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		<title>What Are the Best Cities to Teach English in Taiwan?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taiwan might be very small compared to many other countries, there are many cities and each one has unique features and a way of life different to other cities in Taiwan. If you are thinking of coming to Taiwan to teach English, then knowing what each city has to offer can be useful in deciding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taiwan might be very small compared to many other countries, there are many cities and each one has unique features and a way of life different to other cities in Taiwan. If you are thinking of coming to Taiwan to teach English, then knowing what each city has to offer can be useful in deciding where you should work. What city you live in and can directly affect your way of life. This includes how much you earn, how much you save, the kind of working environment you&#8217;ll find yourself in and the kind of food you&#8217;ll be eating. Not all cities in Taiwan are equal and some people might prefer one city over another.</p>
<p>The most popular city and the one with the most English teachers is Taipei. If you want to find the city with the most teachers and foreigners, head to Taipei. There are hundreds of not thousands of English schools and businesses all looking for English teachers and some kind of English course. Why is Taipei so popular? Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan and therefore there are many shops, services and goods that appeal to foreigners which aren&#8217;t found in other smaller cities in Taiwan.</p>
<p>Businesses locate their headquarters in or near Taipei. Most of the international traffic coming in and out of Taiwan is via Taipei. Taipei is basically the business hub of Taiwan. It is where all major businesses and companies do their business and along with that comes all the luxuries you typically find in any major city around the world. Taipei is also the most developed and has the best public transport system available anywhere in Taiwan. It was the first city to get a working subway system.</p>
<p>This is one of the reasons why many foreigners live in Taipei. It is the easiest to live in if you can&#8217;t speak any Chinese. However, this all comes at a price and Taipei is the most expensive city to live in.</p>
<p>Once you get outside of Taipei you&#8217;ll find that the cost of living drops but so does the way of life. Kaohsiung and Taichung are the second and third largest cities in Taiwan. However, their public transport and the city itself is vastly different from Taipei. They are slightly more &#8220;rural&#8221; with fewer of the luxuries you may find in Taipei. However, the cities are much better to live in and the quality of life is better. The English ability of most people living in these cities is basic to none. Does this mean you&#8217;ll have to learn some Chinese to survive? No, but just don&#8217;t expect the kind of English friendly life that you typically find in Taipei.</p>
<p>If you plan on teaching English in Taiwan make sure that you do some research on where you want to teach. There is much more to Taiwan than just Taipei, however, very few English teachers ever work outside of Taipei and never discover the &#8220;real&#8221; Taiwan. Living and teaching outside of Taipei gives you the chance to save more money and experience the real way of life in Taiwan.</p>
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		<title>Floriculture &#8211; The Taiwan Experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Floriculture is the propagation of orchids or other ornamental plants and has been now a big business venture in Taiwan. In 2006, Taiwan has produced more than four hundred million US dollars worth of horticulture crops like orchids, anthurium, foliage plants and the likes. Much of its produce is exported to Japan, the US, Europe, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Floriculture is the propagation of orchids or other ornamental plants and has been now a big business venture in Taiwan. In 2006, Taiwan has produced more than four hundred million US dollars worth of horticulture crops like orchids, anthurium, foliage plants and the likes. Much of its produce is exported to Japan, the US, Europe, Hong Kong and worldwide. In 2006, Taiwan has exported worth of seventy seven million US dollars floriculture products and the 2007 figures are expected to be higher.</p>
<p>The aggressive entry of entrepreneurs has increased ten times floriculture production area from 1978 to 2006. It was just 1,242 hectares in 1978 and it had reached to 13,375 hectares in 2006. In 1975 floriculture crops where produced in open fields whereas today, the norm is to produce them in high tech greenhouses. Although the area devoted to floriculture has increased more than ten times since 1978, the value of the floriculture products had increased more than thirty times.</p>
<p>Orchids had contributed some forty seven million US dollars or fifty seven percent of its floriculture exports in 2006. Some sixty eight percent of the orchid&#8217;s flowers which come in various colors and sizes are phalaenopsis. The rest are accounted for by cymbidium and oncidium. Taiwan is considered to be the number one phalaenopsis producer in the world and it is the only country that can export to the US without removing the plant from its growing medium.</p>
<p>In comparison to other crops, in floriculture one can earned US$ 151,000 in phalaenopsis orchid alone in a hectare per year as compared to say a hectare of rice is usually US$ 4000 a year. No wonder that the young generation business minded Taiwanese are attracted in growing orchids as a business. The Taiwanese government is very supportive of the floriculture industry and financing can also be obtained under favorable terms from financing institution to those who wanted to venture on it.</p>
<p>Recognizing the potential of the ornamental horticulture industry, it has established the Floriculture Research Center in 2001. Research is focused on addressing technical problems in the flower industry. It is specifically interested in producing new cultivors of orchids and other crops with outstanding traits. The plant could be more resistant to pests and diseases, harsh growing conditions, higher yielding and its flowers could also have better transport quality, brighter colors, longer vase life and so on.</p>
<p>The Floriculture Research Center has registered some fifty five new hybrids of phalaenopsis with the British Royal Horticular Society. Some of these hybrids are now franchised to accredited nurseries which produced them in commercial scale for sale to local and export markets. The center is developing three different types of phalaenopsis. They are the standard size with tall flower spikes , the medium height and the dwarf in which has a potential niche market. Researches on the bigger phalaenopsis include the production of cultivors that have more floral branding, flowers with thicker texture for longer shelf life and so on.</p>
<p>One of the flowering plant given attention which has a potential export to Japan is anthurium. The research center has already bred two commercial varieties with high quality traits. There are many more still unnamed hybrids which are being tested for different desirable traits. One technology developed by the center to solve blight disease of anthurium is the growing of the plant in a soil less medium and on above ground benches.</p>
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		<title>Taiwanese Saxophone</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are four big brand names in the saxophone business. These are Selmer, Yamaha, Yanagisawah, and Keilwerth. Selmer (American Made) and Yanagisawah (Japanese Made) brands are owned by Steinway (an American Company). Yamaha stands alone and is made in Japan. The Keilwerth brand used to be made in Germany, but is now made in Taiwan. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are four big brand names in the saxophone business. These are Selmer, Yamaha, Yanagisawah, and Keilwerth. Selmer (American Made) and Yanagisawah (Japanese Made) brands are owned by Steinway (an American Company). Yamaha stands alone and is made in Japan. The Keilwerth brand used to be made in Germany, but is now made in Taiwan.</p>
<p>For many years, Taiwan made about a third of all the saxophones in the world. They were the lower end models. However, in recent years, Mainland China has come in and taken over the low end market. You can now buy a low end Chinese saxophone for less than three hundred dollars.</p>
<p>The competition from China forced Taiwan manufacturers to innovate and improve quality. They started to import brass from France, Cork from Italy, and are now using blue steel springs. Taiwan has figured out that to remain competitive their quality must be top notch because their labor cost is higher than that of China.</p>
<p>What has happened in the market is good for the consumer. You can purchase a Taiwanese saxophone for much less than the big four brands and the quality is very close to the same. The Taiwanese quality is similar to mid range saxophones of the big four that cost thousands more. The highest end of the big four brands is still better, but you are going to pay an awful lot to get that additional quality.</p>
<p>Value</p>
<p>The Taiwanese saxophones are the best value for the money. You get a high quality saxophone for thousands less. We can expect that over time, Taiwanese saxophones will increase in price equivalent to the big four as they develop their own national brand. In fact, developing a national brand is what Taiwan manufacturers are currently trying to do.</p>
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		<title>Kinds of Transport in Taiwan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As most people live in the western portion of Taiwan, that is where the greatest concentration of roads and railway systems are located. These roads and railway systems are well-developed. The government-owned airline in Taiwan is China Airlines. The largest airport in Taiwan can be found outside Taipei and is the Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As most people live in the western portion of Taiwan, that is where the greatest concentration of roads and railway systems are located. These roads and railway systems are well-developed. The government-owned airline in Taiwan is China Airlines. The largest airport in Taiwan can be found outside Taipei and is the Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, with another international airport located in southernTaiwan at Kaohsiung. The main ports in Taiwan are Chilung, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Suao and Taishung.There are four classes of railway carriages – economic class Fu-shing, class Jue-kuan, and the highest class Tsi-chiang. A traveler can choose what class to use depending on time and money amount, as well as his purposes of a trip.</p>
<p>It is necessary to note that internal airlines are a popular kind of transport in Taiwan. There is an active air service between large cities in Taiwan. Flights are as popular as tours on buses. The underground is the most convenient type of transport. There are six lines of the underground in Taiwan. The price of a ticket is about 20-60 monetary units in the national currency. Taxi is available in all large cities. The journey price is 70Taiwan dollars for the first kilometer and five new Taiwan dollars for every 300 meters. On the whole, the taxi price in all main cities of Taiwan is set up by a municipal corporation. Consequently, the price can be different in this or that city. However, it is possible to set up a fixed price without the real meter record in long country trips.</p>
<p>There are all possible kinds of transport in Taiwan. However, there some recommendations that you should know before visiting Taiwan. There is an inland system of railroads which includes short railroad routes. These short routes are used by tourists to see more for a short period of time. As it can be very difficult to buy railroad tickets during a holiday,it is recommended to order tickets 14 days before a trip via phone or the Internet. Internal airlines are the other kind of transport that is very convenient to use. However, internal airlines are usually overcrowded on weekends and holidays.</p>
<p>Motor-cycles and bicycles are a very popular kind of transport in Taiwan. Bicycles are usually used within the campus. Many universities have special parking zones for motor-cycles and bicycles. If you are going to use a taxi you should know that additional 5 newTaiwan dollars are taken for every 2 minutes of stoppage and the general price of a trip increases at 20% after 11PM. Besides, additional 10 newTaiwan dollars are taken for a call and baggage placing. Summarizing, there are all possible kinds of transport in Taiwan. Consequently, you can choose any kind of transport that is convenient for you.</p>
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		<title>About Taipei_ The Capital of Taiwan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taipei is your Chinese home, away from home. Taipei is Taiwan&#8217;s chief transportation center. The main domestic airport, Sungshan, is located northeast of Taipei&#8217;s old central business district. Taipei is a city that developed around a river culture. Taipei was essentially divided among immigrants from different areas of China. Taipei is definitely out of your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taipei is your Chinese home, away from home. Taipei is Taiwan&#8217;s chief transportation center. The main domestic airport, Sungshan, is located northeast of Taipei&#8217;s old central business district. Taipei is a city that developed around a river culture. Taipei was essentially divided among immigrants from different areas of China.</p>
<p>Taipei is definitely out of your budget. Hopefully you can get more money that 3,000 dollars.Taipei is a fascinating blend of old and new, a centre of government, business, finance, fashion and culture, where the only constant is change. Shoppers strolling north from the hotel on either Hsin Yi or Ren Ai roads will also find a wealth of possibilities, both modern and traditional. Taipei is full of beautiful temples and shrines. Night market and parks are worth a visit.</p>
<p>Taipei is composed of 12 urban districts and is a special municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Taiwan Government. Taipei has a population of 2.6 million and the territory covers 270 km2. Taipei is a center of information flow, and businesses located in the city enjoy the additional advantage of having access to open markets and information. Taipei is the home of a myriad range of hotels. The hotels in Taipei can provide accommodation to all sorts of travelers.</p>
<p>Taipei is also internationally known for its traditional Taiwanese and neo-Chinese cuisine. The National Palace Museum, located at the northwest edge of the city, contains the greatest collection of Chinese art in the world. Taipei is also one of the world&#8217;s top three cities for broadband deployment, with PCs in 88% of homes and 77% of households connected to ADSL service. Where hardware and infrastructure is concerned, Taipei is justly proud of being a global leader. Taipei is Taiwan&#8217;s leading commercial, industrial, and cultural center. It is also the northern hub of the railway system.</p>
<p>Taipei is the capital city and Taiwan&#8217;s economic and cultural center. It is a modern and convenient city located in the northwest corner of the island. Taipei is the capital and largest city in Taiwan. It is California&#8217;s fourth largest trading partner. Taipei is the political, economic, educational and recreational center of the country, offering an array of significant cultural sights. The city is situated in a basin in northern Taiwan. Taipei is located in a natural basin, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and belongs to a subtropical region, which has the effect of causing high humidity. The summer months of May through September are very hot, while the relatively short winters can be quite cool.</p>
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		<title>Top Places to Visit on Your Holiday in Taiwan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taiwan is full of beautiful high mountains, with more than 100 peaks above 3,000 m elevation above the sea level. Taiwan is exciting, convenient, interesting and affordable. Taiwan may be small in geographical size but there is a wide range of things to do and see while vacationing there. In this article you will discover [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taiwan is full of beautiful high mountains, with more than 100 peaks above 3,000 m elevation above the sea level. Taiwan is exciting, convenient, interesting and affordable. Taiwan may be small in geographical size but there is a wide range of things to do and see while vacationing there. In this article you will discover some of the top places to visit in Taiwan.</p>
<p>Taipei: The Cosmopolitan Capital of Taiwan &#8211; Taiwan&#8217;s capital, Taipei, is a &#8220;must stop&#8221; destination for all who travel there. Long ago, the &#8220;Taipei Basin&#8221; was inhabited by an Aboriginal tribe called the Ketagelan. Later, Taipei became an important port for the trading of tea under the occupation of the Han Chinese. Finally, the city became the island&#8217;s capital.</p>
<p>No one can visit the Taiwan&#8217;s capital without a visit to Taipei 101. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Taipei 101 is the world&#8217;s tallest skyscraper. The building has a total of 106 floors, five being underground and 101 above ground. Thus, the name Taipei 101. Since Taiwan is located in an area that is subject to typhoons and earthquakes, the skyscraper was designed to withstand both of them.</p>
<p>The Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is another popular attraction in Taipei. It is also known as the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall although there has been controversy over the renaming. This great monument to China&#8217;s former president Chiang Kai-Shek is located near the Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness. The main structure has white walls with an octagonal roof of blue tiles that rises up to 70 meters above the ground. The Memorial Hall contains a library and museum. It is surrounded by a park where a beautiful pond is located.</p>
<p>Sun Moon Lake &#8211; Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan&#8217;s largest lake with a surface area of nearly 8 km squared. It is the home of the Aboriginal tribe called the Thao. In the middle of the lake is an island that is considered to be sacred by the tribe. Because of this, the Aboriginal Cultural Village has been constructed near the lake. At the cultural village, visitors can learn about the history and development of the Thao tribe as well as enjoy the scenic beauty. Taipei and Sun Moon Lake are just a couple of the wonderful tourist destinations that vacationers can find in Taiwan.</p>
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		<title>The Way Forward for Taiwan Real Estate</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A construction group in Taiwan has recently launched several upscale construction projects.These properties for sale in Taiwan will be some of the most innovative and luxurious available in the country, and a market with lower real estate prices than in neighbouring countries like South Korea and Japan should mean that there is healthy demand for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A construction group in Taiwan has recently launched several upscale construction projects.These properties for sale in Taiwan will be some of the most innovative and luxurious available in the country, and a market with lower real estate prices than in neighbouring countries like South Korea and Japan should mean that there is healthy demand for the projects. Farglory&#8217;s property for sale in Taiwan consists of homes in the Yale community in Sanxia, a suburb of Taipei. This development is noteworthy for its artistic landscape and community garden. All of the projects share a common goal, which is focused on the resident and the outcomes for the people that they matter to most, rather than the pockets of developers alone.</p>
<p>Planning is the key difference between these developments and many other properties for lease in Taiwan. Lack of community and residential planning has made much of the city a &#8216;hodge-podge&#8217; of public spaces and buildings, commerce and residential areas mixing. The chairman of the company responsible, Chao Teng-hsiung, believes that the only way forward is to start from scratch. The company is putting its money where its mouth is, with more construction projects to come in Linkou and Sanxia in suburban Taipei. Thousands of families will benefit from the planning and perfection that go into these developments.</p>
<p>Taiwan has been keen to promote property development opportunities in Asia, with a new president that is looking to promote closer economic ties with China, cashing in on the economic growth on the mainland. Other property developments in Taiwan that are receiving attention include a commercial leisure complex in the city of Taichung, and a yachting-theme park complex near a bay in the southern city of Pingtung. These developments, along with the new sites, are expected to not only improve the standard of living for Taiwanese, but to boost tourism to the country and help a flagging economy.</p>
<p>High construction material prices have held back some developments, however, with agents listing property in Taiwan calling on the government to resolve the issue of high construction costs, or face the consequences of an overheated property sector. For sellers, of course, the high prices have been a blessing, however it is always a fine balance between maintaining high prices, and having the demand to sell property at the inflated values. This is a challenge that must be recognized. Five-star developments will not find a market if cost of living is too great for ordinary citizens. These developments are of such a scale that they will depend on private citizens interest to prosper.</p>
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