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Two Brothers from Kinmen: Writer Yang Shu-ching and Painter Yang Shu-senPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Two Brothers from Kinmen: Writer Yang Shu-ching and Painter Yang Shu-sen

What is that tree? A pomelo? A mandarin orange?
As children, two brothers argued about a certain sapling in Kinmen’s historic Guqu community. The elder said it was a pomelo tree, while the younger insisted it was a mandarin orange tree. The answer turned out to be—grapefruit! This childhood memory is an ideal metaphor for the brothers today: Both are rooted in the soil of Kinmen, but each has his own identity.

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Putting AI to Work: TAIDE Speaks in Tongues

Industry, government, and academia have adopted TAIDE to create applications in such fields as education, healthcare, and law.

Mr. Rhinoceros: Eswatini Royal National Conservation Advisor Ted ReillyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mr. Rhinoceros: Eswatini Royal National Conservation Advisor Ted Reilly

“Our wild places are disappearing. If you don’t protect them now, they’re gone forever.”
—Ted Reilly, conservation advisor to King Mswatii III.

A Meaningful Friendship: Eswatini Minister Jane Mkhonta-SimelanePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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A Meaningful Friendship: Eswatini Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane

The Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini, says that her first impression of Taiwan is that its population is large, but its cities are clean. She also remarks that it is very green.

A Taiwanese Aria in an Orange: Into the Jamiverse with Ke Ya

Despite earning the prestigious Double Gold at the World’s Original Marmalade Awards, Ke Ya’s exploration continues apace. If British jams are rich and robust, and Japanese jams are delicate and refined, then what defines the soul of “Taiwanese-style jam”?

Yang Sen’s Secret: From Brute Force to Superior TechniquePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Yang Sen’s Secret: From Brute Force to Superior Technique

Incredibly, the secret behind Yang Sen’s transition from also-­ran to world record breaker was a return to square one.

Never Give Up — Tug-of-War Coach Kuo ShengPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Never Give Up — Tug-of-War Coach Kuo Sheng

“When everyone is pulling together, as we move farther backward we all realize victory is ours!”—Coach Kuo Sheng, Taipei Jingmei Girls High School

Saying It with Chocolates — Queenie Wu’s Q SweetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Saying It with Chocolates — Queenie Wu’s Q Sweet

Queenie Wu dazzled the world of artisan chocolates by winning six Golds at the Inter­national Chocolate Awards between 2020 and 2024. Since she established Q Sweet in 2015, she has been expressing her heart and soul through chocolate.

Angels of Love: Catholicism in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Angels of Love: Catholicism in Taiwan

Agroup of people from distant countries, renowned for their belief that “God Lis love,” have traveled vast distances to dedicate their lives to the land and people of Taiwan. They are the priests and nuns who protect the vulnerable, pass on culture, and inspire people with their selfless devotion.

Words from the Wise: 50 Years of Memorable QuotesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Words from the Wise: 50 Years of Memorable Quotes

Many universally known public figures like Lee Yuan-tseh, Morris Chang, Lin Hwai-min, and Ang Lee were interviewed by Taiwan Panorama when they were relatively new to the public sphere. It’s fascinating today to revisit some of the thoughts they shared with us in the past.