Taiwan Yearbook 2003

Table of Contents

Foreword from the Publisher

National Symbols

Biographies

Chapters:

  1. Geography

    Taiwan / Penghu Islands / Kinmen (Quemoy) / Matsu / South China Sea / Pacific Coast Islands
  2. People and Language

    Taiwan's Population Distribution / Taiwan's Ethnic Composition / Languages
  3. History

    History of Taiwan / The ROC on Taiwan
  4. Government

    The Constitution / Governmental Structure / The Presidency / The National Assembly / Five Government Branches / Provincial Government / Special Municipality Government / County and Provincial Municipality Governments / Government Reform
  5. Democratic Electoral System

    Electoral Systems / Political Parties / Elections
  6. Taiwan-China Relations

    Historical Overview / A New Era / Public Opinion Polls / Cross-strait Exchanges / The "Mini-Three-Links" / Looking into the Future
  7. National Defense

    Command Structure / Manpower Structure / Manpower and Equipment / Military Mobilization / Military Education / Defense R&D
  8. Foreign Relations

    People's Diplomacy / Multilateral Relations / Bilateral Relations / Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid / Overseas Chinese / Culture and Education / Conclusion: An End to Obstruction to Taiwanese Participation
  9. The Economy

    Macroeconomic Indicators / Trade / Investment / Economic Ties with China / Services / Industry / The "Two Trillion and Twin Star" Industries / Energy
  10. Finance and Banking

    Public Finance / Money and Banking / Financial Restructuring
  11. Science and Technology

    Public Sector Research / Other Developments
  12. Agriculture

    Farmers / Farmland / Water / Crops / Recreational Agriculture / Fishing Industry / Livestock Industry / WTO Impact
  13. Environmental Protection

    Air Quality / Noise Pollution / Water Resources / Solid Waste Disposal / Nature Conservation / Cultivating a Conservation Ethic
  14. Transportation and Telecommunications

    Railways / Harbors and Shipping / Civil Aviation / Highways and Freeways / Urban Traffic / Telecommunications
  15. Social Welfare

    Welfare Sources / Child Welfare / Juvenile Services / Women / The Elderly / The Disabled / Indigenous Peoples / Labor / Low-income Households / Volunteer Services
  16. Public Health

    Medical Infrastructure / Health Insurance / Food and Restaurant Regulation / Pharmaceutical Regulation / Traditional Chinese Medicine
  17. Mass Media

    News Agencies / Print Media / Broadcasting / Motion Pictures
  18. Education

    Mainstream Education / Alternatives to Mainstream Education / Educational Reform
  19. Culture

    Indigenous Arts / Folk Arts / Painting / Plastic Art / Public Art / Museums and the Art Market / Music / Drama / Spoken Drama / Dance / Cinema / Literature
  20. Tourism

    Northern Taiwan: Where Ancient and Modern Coexist / Central Taiwan: Cliffs, Clouds and Cataracts / Southern Taiwan: Bucolic Scenes from the Past / Eastern Taiwan: Unspoiled Natural Beauty / Festivals / Cuisine / Tourism in 2001-2002 / New Attractions / Tourist Travel Services / Accommodations / Transportation
  21. Sports and Recreation

    Sports Facilities / Sports in the Schools / Sports After Graduation / Amateur Sports / Professional Sports / Sports for the Disabled / National Sport Events / International Competition / International Sports Events in Taiwan / Recreation
  22. Religion

    Confucianism / Folk Religion / Taoism / Buddhism / Yi Guan Dao / Christianity / Islam / Other Independent Religions

Appendices

  1. Taiwan Chronology: 1949-2002

  2. National Holidays and Festivals in Taiwan

Map of Taiwan

Editorial Staff and Major Contributors

Who's Who in Taiwan

The listings in the Who's Who in Taiwan I & II are in alphabetical order by surname. Tongyong Pinyin is the Romanization system employed for the entries.


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