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Bearing Light Across the Sea: Diabolo Dance TheatrePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Bearing Light Across the Sea: Diabolo Dance Theatre

Each of Diabolo Dance Theatre’s productions follows a certain pattern: the diabolo—an hourglass-shaped yo-yo spun by manipulating a string attached to two handsticks—takes center stage, while music, lighting, projected imagery, dance, and acrobatics serve to thread all together. In themselves, these various elements may appear unremarkable, but Diabolo orchestrates them in innovative ways.

An Urban Cultural Renaissance—Revitalizing Old TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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An Urban Cultural Renaissance—Revitalizing Old Taichung

In recent years the old quarter of downtown Taichung City has seen a wave of restorations of old buildings, the reopening of the Central Bookstore, and the opening of Taiwan Connection 1908, seemingly heralding a cultural renaissance in the city’s old central business district and injecting new vitality into this historic area.

Growing Ties of Friendship—Taiwanese–Vietnamese Relations over the YearsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Growing Ties of Friendship—Taiwanese–Vietnamese Relations over the Years

On the streets of Taiwan, you can find Vietnamese at hairdressers and nail salons as well as Vietnamese rice noodle shops. You can also find them working at tea plantations in Nantou, ­lychee orchards in Taitung, water lily fields in Meinung, and bed and breakfasts and sesame twist factories on Xiaoliuqiu.
Just as Vietnamese are making their presence felt in Taiwan, so too are Taiwanese leaving their imprint on Vietnam.

Canyon Challenges: The Wulu and Taroko Gorge MarathonsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Canyon Challenges: The Wulu and Taroko Gorge Marathons

“If you want to run, just run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” Drawing on this quote by Czech runner Emil Zátopek, triple gold medalist in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, we can say: If you want to both run a marathon and admire the beautiful craftsmanship of nature, then run a canyon mara­thon.

From Manufacturing to Healthcare: Taiwanese Investment in VietnamPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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From Manufacturing to Healthcare: Taiwanese Investment in Vietnam

The streets of Ho Chi Minh City are always packed with people and vehicles, while boats dance along the Saigon River. The animated scene hints at Vietnam’s economic vitality.

What’s Best in the Long Run: The Tianzhong and Ershui MarathonsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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What’s Best in the Long Run: The Tianzhong and Ershui Marathons

Tianzhong is a small town in Changhua, one of the major agricultural counties of Central Taiwan. During the Tianzhong Marathon, the townspeople show their warm hospitality to runners as they enthusiastically cheer them on along the course and provide well-stocked aid stations. Runners call this “a marathon that you have to experience at least once in your life.”

Translating Taiwan: Meetings with Literary TranslatorsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Translating Taiwan: Meetings with Literary Translators

Statistics from the National Central Library show that over 50,000 books were published in Taiwan during 2022, of which 70% were by local authors. Considering its population size, it is no exaggeration to say that Taiwan boasts one of the liveliest publishing scenes in the world. Such stunning bibliodiversity, however, has to rely on the vigor and enthusiasm of foreign translators for its global impact.

Running Through Taiwan: The Joy and Beauty of MarathonsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Running Through Taiwan: The Joy and Beauty of Marathons

Running a marathon can be the realization of a dream, a pleasurable journey through urban and rural scenery, or an experience of food and fun. We invite you to come and run marathons in Taiwan and carry home memories of not only beautiful scenery, but also warmhearted people.

Serendipitous Encounters: An Ecotour of AlishanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Serendipitous Encounters: An Ecotour of Alishan

Everyone associates Alishan (Mt. Ali) in Chiayi County with spectacular sunrises, beautiful evening skies, and immense seas of clouds, but did you know that Ali­shan is featured on the NT$1,000 banknote? Apart from the giant ancient trees and cherry blossoms, have you come across those endemic plants that grow only in the Ali­shan National Scenic Area? Having enjoyed Alishan’s celebrated mountain tea, have you tried its chrysanthemum tea as well?

Extreme Sport in an Indigenous Heartland: The Formosa Trail UltramarathonPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Extreme Sport in an Indigenous Heartland: The Formosa Trail Ultramarathon

Medium-sized mountains in Taiwan from 1,500 to 3,000 meters in height have a reputation for being filled with mystery and the unknown. Although not especially tall, they are considered the most difficult climbing terrain in all of Taiwan.