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Preface
Biographies
Chen Shui-bian
Lu Hsiu-lien
Su Tseng-chang
Taiwan in 2005-2006 – Aspiring to Greatness
About the Cover
Map of Taiwan
Chapters
01. Geography
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Taiwan
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Penghu Islands
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Kinmen (Quemoy)
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Matsu
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South China Sea
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Pacific Coast Islands
02. People and Language
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Ethnic Composition
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Population Trends
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Languages
03. History
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Earliest Inhabitants
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European Colonization
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Administration under the Jheng Family
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Ching Rule over the Island
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Japanese Colonization
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The ROC on Taiwan
04. Government
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Constitution
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National Symbols
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Governmental Structure
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Presidency
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Executive Yuan
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Legislative Yuan
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Judicial Yuan
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Examination Yuan
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Control Yuan
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Provincial Government
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Local Self-governing Bodies
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Government Reforms
05. Democracy and the Electoral System
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Electoral Systems
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Political Parties
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Elections
06. Taiwan-China Relations
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Historical Overview
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Cross-strait Consultations
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A New Era
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Public Opinion Polls
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Cross-strait Exchanges
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The "Mini-Three-Links"
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Charter Flights
07. National Defense
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Current Defense Policy
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Command Structure
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Manpower Structure
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Manpower and Equipment
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Military Mobilization
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Military Education
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Defense R&D
08. Foreign Relations
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Multilateral Relations
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Bilateral Relations
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Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
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People's Diplomacy
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Overseas Compatriots
09. Economy
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Macroeconomic Indicators
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Trade
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Investment
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Economic Ties with China
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Services
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Industry
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Impact of the WTO
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Energy
10. Finance and Banking
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Public Finance
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Money and Banking
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Financial Reforms
11. Science and Technology
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Policies
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Research Environment
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Development Performance
12. Agriculture
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Farmers
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Farmland
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Water
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Crops
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Recreational Agriculture
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Fishing
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Livestock
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Challenges after WTO Accession
13. Environmental Protection
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Air Quality
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Noise Control
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Water Resources
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Solid Waste Disposal
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Soil and Water Conservation
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Nature Conservation
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Cultivating a Conservation Ethic
14. Transportation and Telecommunications
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Railways
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Ports and Shipping
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Civil Aviation
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Highways
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Mass Rapid Transit Systems
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Telecommunications
15. Society
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Human Rights
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Social Welfare
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Crime Prevention
16. Public Health
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Health Indices
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Health Insurance
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Medical Care System
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Major Health Problems and Health Promotion
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Communicable Diseases
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Pharmaceutical Regulation
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Food Safety and Regulation
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International Cooperation
17. Mass Media
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News Agencies
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Print Media
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Broadcasting
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Motion Pictures
18. Education
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Educational Expenditures
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Mainstream Education
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Alternatives to Mainstream Education
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Educational Reform and Current Directives
19. Culture
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Indigenous Arts
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Hakka Culture
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Folk Arts
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Painting
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Plastic Art
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Public Art
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Museums and the Art Market
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Music
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Drama
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Spoken Drama
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Dance
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Cinema
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Literature
20. Tourism
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Nature
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Culture
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Cuisine
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Special Interests
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Festivals
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Tourist Travel Services
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Policy and Future Plans
21. Sports
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Sports in Schools
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Sports after Graduation
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Amateur Sports
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Professional Sports
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Indigenous Athletes
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National Sporting Events
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Accomplishments Abroad
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Major International Sporting Events to be Held in Taiwan
22. Religion
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Religious Development in Taiwan
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Popular Religion
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Religions of Indigenous Peoples
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Daoism (Taoism)
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Buddhism
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I-Kuan Tao
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Christianity
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Islam
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Other Independent Religions
Who's Who in Taiwan
Abbreviations Used
Who's Who in Taiwan I
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A~E
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F~K
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L~O
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P~Z
Who's Who in Taiwan II
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Members of the Sixth Legislative Yuan
Appendices
I. Taiwan Chronology: 2005
II. Taiwan Chronology: 1949-2004
III. A Comparison of Various Romanization Systems
About the Publisher
Editorial Staff and Major Contributors
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