Published Date:2010/2/1
Taiwan Review E-paper(February 2010)
Editorial
Slow, but Steady
Four rounds of talks in the past two years have seen unprecedented changes in the form and substance of cross-strait ties.
Environment
Not Just an Observer
Taiwan has much to offer in the global warming fight, but remains hampered by being unable to participate in UN climate meetings.
by PAT GAO
Business
More than Just a Station
A new management approach has revitalized dining options at Taipei Railway Station, delighting hungry travelers and area workers.
by KELLY HER
Society
Struck Like Lightning: the Life of Master Sheng Yen
The works and teachings of a venerated Buddhist master continue to touch lives one year after his death.
by MICHAEL STROUD
Culture
New Life for an Old Street
A restored city block with Qing dynasty and Japanese architecture offers a glimpse of the past in Taipei’s Wanhua District.
by DENNIS CHANG
Tourism
Getting on Track
After several boom and bust cycles, Taiwan’s railway tourism offerings are gaining popularity once more.
by JIM HWANG
Nostalgia of the Rails
Taiwan’s small branch railway lines reflect the history of the areas they serve.
by VICKY HUANG
A Sweet Journey
Today, five of the old railway lines owned by Taiwan Sugar Corp. are carrying tourists, not sugar.
by KELLY HER
Rail Fans, Rare Fun
Not everyone may understand their hobby, but for railfans, anything related to trains can be an object of fascination.
by DENNIS CHANG
Conservation
Planting a Hope
The Dr. Cecilia Koo Botanic Conservation Center boasts some of the world’s finest plant collections.
by PAT GAO
Arts
All for Music
Conductor David Liao’s work to promote Western classical music and educate musicians has drawn widespread recognition.
by OSCAR CHUNG
