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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.

President Tsai opens National Scout Jamboree in TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai opens National Scout Jamboree in Taichung

President Tsai Ing-wen opened the National Scout Jamboree July 1 in Taichung City, extending a warm welcome to members of the movement from 17 countries and territories attending the 11th edition of the event in central Taiwan.

VietJet Air Taichung -Hanoi direct flight started the first flight on June 22nd. There are more diverse flight options in Central Taiwan nowPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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VietJet Air Taichung -Hanoi direct flight started the first flight on June 22nd. There are more diverse flight options in Central Taiwan now

Taichung City Government has promoted the international traveling model of ''inbound and outbound flights through Taichung.'' The Taichung International Airport is highly promoted as the operational center of budget airlines. After the daily direct flight between Narita International Airport in Tokyo and Taichung starting from 14th June, VietJet Air has started 5 scheduled direct flights between Taichung and Hanoi every week from today(22nd). The officer of Tourism and Travel Bureau of the City

New national arts center slated for October opening in Kaohsiung

Premier Lai Ching-te expressed approval Thursday for the hard work of the Kaohsiung municipal government and other units in overcoming considerable difficulties during the construction of the new National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts. The center—a first in Taiwan and unequaled in Asia—will celebrate a grand opening in October of this year.