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Amis painter Yosifu captures beauty, richness of Taiwan indigenous culturePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Amis painter Yosifu captures beauty, richness of Taiwan indigenous culture

Among the scores of Puyuma express trains traveling between Taipei City and Hualien and Taitung counties on Taiwan’s eastern coast, one stands out for livery featuring vibrant depictions of indigenous people. The eye-catching illustrations are the work of Yosifu, a painter from the Amis tribe.

Tsai inaugurates driverless vehicle testing center in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai inaugurates driverless vehicle testing center in Tainan

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 25 that the opening of a driverless vehicle testing site in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City marks a milestone in efforts to foster technological development in the key emerging sector.

Taipei International Machine Tool Show kicks off with record number of exhibitorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei International Machine Tool Show kicks off with record number of exhibitors

The Taipei International Machine Tool Show kicked off March 4, with a record 1,230 local and overseas exhibitors showcasing the latest manufacturing technologies at about 7,000 booths, according to co-organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

Blazing a TrailPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Blazing a Trail

Women in male-dominated professions talk about their lives, careers and Taiwan’s progress toward gender equality.

2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicks off with circus, drone light showsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicks off with circus, drone light shows

The 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival kicked off Feb. 19 in the southern county of Pingtung with an extravaganza of circus, drama and music performances, a drone light show and fireworks.

Taiwan Lantern Festival to celebrate 30 years with exhibition of centerpiecesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Lantern Festival to celebrate 30 years with exhibition of centerpieces

A special exhibition is set to be staged to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Lantern Festival featuring past centerpieces and a virtual reality film starting Feb. 19 in the southern county of Pingtung.

Time for Reading! Taipei book fair slated for Feb. 12 through 17Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Time for Reading! Taipei book fair slated for Feb. 12 through 17

The Taipei International Book Exhibition has curated ten stunning themed zones for its 2019 edition, which is slated to take place at Hall 1 and 3 of the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 12 through 17 under the theme "Time for Reading." Over 700 publishing representatives and 20 nations will be in attendance.

Taipei International Book Expo to bring novels to life with VRPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei International Book Expo to bring novels to life with VR

The 2019 Taipei International Book Exhibition is set to kick off Feb. 12 at Taipei World Trade Center, spotlighting Taiwan’s vibrant publishing sector while offering visitors a feast of literature from around the globe.

TIBE Book Prize winners unveiled in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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TIBE Book Prize winners unveiled in Taipei

Winners of the 2019 Taipei International Book Exhibition literature awards were announced Jan. 11, spotlighting the diversity and richness of Taiwan’s publishing sector.

2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiece unveiledPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival centerpiece unveiled

The main and handheld lanterns for the 2019 Taiwan Lantern Festival were unveiled by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Jan. 3 in Taipei City.