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Taichung World Flora Expo to open with performing arts extravaganzaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung World Flora Expo to open with performing arts extravaganza

A three-day festival with shows staged by 37 leading acts from home and abroad, including an indigenous prayer ceremony and a Maori dance, will mark the opening of the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition Nov. 3 in the central Taiwan metropolis.

Global Harbor Cities Forum wraps up in KaohsiungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Global Harbor Cities Forum wraps up in Kaohsiung

Mayors and representatives from 38 harbor cities worldwide pledged Sept. 27 in Kaohsiung to pursue the sustainable development of land and sea resources and build more livable and resilient environments that can cope with the effects of climate change.

Taichung announces plans to host Asia-Pacific youth games in 2019Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung announces plans to host Asia-Pacific youth games in 2019

Taichung City plans to stage the inaugural Asia-Pacific youth games next year after the central Taiwan metropolis was stripped of its right to host the 2019 East Asian Youth Games due to political interference from China, according to the local government Sept. 3.

Taichung’s Cultural Heritage Park takes on new missionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung’s Cultural Heritage Park takes on new mission

A century ago it was a Japanese distillery but today the 5.6-hectare factory complex is one of Taiwan’s most dynamic cultural centers, offering a melange of art, educational, entertainment and historical attractions within a relaxing landscape.

Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities adopt Open Data CharterPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities adopt Open Data Charter

Taiwan’s six special municipalities—Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung—have adopted the Open Data Charter, becoming the first cities in Asia to do so, the Cabinet-level National Development Council announced July 31.

Taipei launches themed tours for Asian visitorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei launches themed tours for Asian visitors

The Taipei City government on Wednesday launched a series of themed tours with the goal of attracting more visitors from across Asia.

2018 Smart Asia Taiwan Expo to open in TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2018 Smart Asia Taiwan Expo to open in Taichung

The latest intelligent city technologies from health care to transport will be on show at the 2018 Smart Asia Taiwan Expo and Forum, set to open July 26 in central Taiwan’s Taichung City.

International Network of Liberal Woman to launch Asia-Pacific Chapter in TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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International Network of Liberal Woman to launch Asia-Pacific Chapter in Taichung

Netherlands-based nongovernmental organization International Network of Liberal Woman will establish its Asia-Pacific Chapter in central Taiwan’s Taichung City, the local government announced July 12.

Taiwan students to foster youth exchanges, promote Taichung flora expo in USPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan students to foster youth exchanges, promote Taichung flora expo in US

A total of 33 high school students from Taichung are set to visit the central Taiwan metropolis’s sister cities in the U.S. during July as part of a local government initiative aimed at cultivating international youth exchanges and promoting the upcoming Taichung World Flora Exposition.

Stores of CreativityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Stores of Creativity

A former distillery in central Taiwan’s Taichung City is a thriving hub of the cultural and creative industry.