臺北市年鑑 Yearbook 2016

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臺北市年鑑 Yearbook 2016


Taipei City Government

臺北市政府

地址：11008 臺北市信義區市府路1號電話：02-2720-8889傳真：02-2725-6087網址：http://www.gov.taipei/

No.1, City Hall Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City 11008, Taiwan（R.O.C.）TEL：+886-22720-8889 FAX：+886-22725-6087http://www.gov.taipei/

ISBN 978-986-05-2639-4

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City Mayor's Preface

In a press conference held on the second anniversary of my appointment to the mayor’s office, I appealed directly to the people of Taipei, putting forward Taipei City Government’s doctrine under the mantra of “Persevering with Ideas, Paying Witness to Change”. These past two years, I have steadfastly upheld the concept of “changing Taiwan starting with Taipei, changing Taipei starting with its culture”. It is my sincerest wish that because of the people we have in this city, starting with the people here in city hall who are helping to drive that change, Taipei may truly become better than ever.

A better Taipei requires both a vision and targets. Ever since taking office, I have pushed hard to develop the concept of “open government, citizens’ participation and public transparency”. In order to promote efficiency in municipal administration, we have introduced strategy maps, balanced scorecards, and other business management tools. Asking each department to draw up key performance indicators (KPIs) is an effective way of improving results, and it also helps to reverse the public’s stereotypical perception of inefficient government agencies.

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As well as turning over a new leaf with regards to the efficiency of city hall, I have also drawn a line under years of idle chatter by finally removing the dedicated bus lane on Zhongxiao West Road and Zhongxiao Bridge Ramp, so that after forty years of forlornness, Beimen can finally see the light of day again. As such, I have also lifted the curtain on the Western Gateway Strategic Plan.

Driving a step change in education is also another key focus area, and as the internet, science and technology develops and expands, so it is that we should conceive of education and study in a new way. No longer are the blackboard or the notebook the only classroom tools out there, but rather we should be encouraging parents, teachers and students to make use of cloud-based education resources. In an attempt to encourage independent study, in mid-2016 the Taipei CooC-Cloud platform was officially launched online. With the goal of driving education delivery into e-channels, it promises to bring about equal educational opportunities, and the city government is excited by the potential it might bring to those across society in offering new opportunities and changes in fortunes.

Taipei City Government wants to provide all its citizens with an achievable dream; with a space in which to innovate, create and develop; with an environment in which one does not fear failure or defeat. It wants to provide a city where residents can courageously go out and pursue their dreams.

In accordance with this principle, the government has spent the past two years setting up an entrepreneurial space to provide a one-stop consulting service to the public (StartUP@Taipei), as well as new kinds of operating bases with Centre for Innovation Taiwan (CIT) and an innovation laboratory within Taipei (Co-Space), along with setting up a Smart City office. Through the establishment of these entrepreneurship platforms, an innovative way of thinking will come into being, stretching internationally from Taipei to those developing new ideas and technology across the world. Innovation will be brought into the lives of those living in the city, and the economy will be jumpstarted with a new energy.

Just as Taiwan goes out into the world, the world also wants to come in and catch a glimpse of Taiwan. In recent years, multicultural Taipei has step-by-step turned into a dream destination for tourists from across the world. In August 2017, Taipei Universiade will be held, and is due to become the largest international sporting event in Taipei’s history. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate Taiwan’s capabilities and to receive respect from the international community, and I hope that Taipei’s residents will join me on this great undertaking.

As well as shifting the approach of our administration and working to internationalize our city, these past two years have seen changes with regards to public housing communities, public urban regeneration areas, civil affairs

City Mayor's Preface

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and social welfare, public safety, communication, and the ways in which the city government drives innovation. In addition, the Laws and Regulations Database of Taipei City has been optimized and citizens are able to download an APP that allows them to report crime. All of these changes are a strong example of the City Government breaking with the past and creating new initiatives. One other area worth calling attention to is the reduction in levels of debt that Taipei City Government is saddled with, and in the past two years, 30 billion TWD of debt has been written down. This is based on one simple belief: do not leave debt for future generations.

I have worked hard to try and create a society where the correct and proper things are done, and I have built a government team that the citizens trust and have faith in. By taking a long-term view, it becomes clear that there is a right way of accomplishing things, and even though we may face inconveniences on our path to reach them, we must push on, working to ensure that the citizens’ faith in us is not misplaced.

I would like to thank all of my colleagues at city hall for their ceaseless dedication over the past two years, and I would also like to thank city residents for their tolerance and understanding as we create a brighter, more beautiful, and more energetic future for Taipei City. I am convinced that one day, Taipei truly will become a great city, and that is down to its great residents, each of whom is raring to give to society and the community around them more than they themselves have ever taken out of it. Just as I am always saying in my speeches : If a is greater than 1, a to power of n is infinity. Small individual contributions, when taken together, can lead to far-reaching societal progress.

The municipal administration must work to implement policies which have a real impact on peoples’ lives, and together with the people we march on bravely into the future as we seek to bring glory to Taipei. Our journey will not stop until we have turned the vision of a livable and sustainable Taipei into reality, and only then may we all chant together with pride: “Taipei has really changed for the better!”

Taipei City Mayor

June 2017

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1. This yearbook is published annually, in both Chinese and English editions. The 2016 edition is based on

the time period from January 1 to December 31 of the year 2016. Its content is primarily devoted to

description of important projects undertaken by the Taipei City Government, plans and policies of the

city government, concrete achievements, related strategies and systems, major events and activities

for the public, and the direction of the city's future development and innovations.

2. The yearbook consists of nineteen chapters and three appendices. The contents of each chapter were

initially written by representatives of relevant bureaus and departments of the city government and

then reorganized by department heads. Manuscripts were then submitted to the editorial staff for

corrections and improvements, and were handed over to professional editors and art editors.

3. The primary aim of the yearbook is to convey information in a fluent style. Instead of providing a

merely statistical summary of the city government's undertaking, it includes descriptions of important

events and activities sponsored by the city government throughout the year, to aid the reader arriving

at an in-depth understanding of the city. In this manner, the yearbook differs from an official report of

the government's practices and achievements.

4. The cover story of the yearbook focuses on major constructions, policies and activities of Taipei City.

In the 2016 yearbook the cover story "Presenting Beimen in a New Light and Implementing the Taipei

West Gateway Explanatory Plan" may help readers to better perceive and acknowledge some concrete

achievements of the city government.

5. The "Special Features" of the 2016 yearbook are: "Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade- Perseverance,

Breakthrough, Beyond," "A Practical and Visionary Approach for Future Planning: The Launch and

Achieved Benefits of Strategy Mapping," "Revolutionary Teaching and Reinvigorated Learning: Taipei

CooC-Cloud," "Turning Taipei Into a Start-up Hub," and they are all about the important projects

currently being promoted in Taipei City. These features serve to introduce these projects both inside

and outside the country.

6. The major events and activities sponsored by the Taipei City Government are chronologically listed in

the Appendices, from January to December of the year 2016.

7. The statistical data on Table 16 in the Appendix is based on information for 2015, since corresponding

data for 2016 were not available at the time of printing.

8. The data of Appendix III includes Outstanding Citizens of Taipei for the Year 2016, Councilors of

Taipei City (12th), Mayor and Directors General of the Taipei City Government (6th), and Directors of

Secondary Departments of the Taipei City (6th).

9. This yearbook is published in USB Flash Drive form. Contents are also available on the official home

page of the Taipei City Government (address: http://yearbook.taipei.gov.tw) for your reference.

10. The task of compiling and editing this yearbook was done in a relatively short period of time. As a

result, readers are asked to be tolerant of inevitable minor mistakes and inaccuracies.

Editor's Note

Part 1 Maintaining Good Public Safety and Traffic Order

Part 2 Fire Safety and Disaster Prevention and Rescue

Part 3 Labor SafetyPart 4 Public Safety of Buildings

07︱ Social Safety

City Mayor's Preface 2Editor's Note 5Cover Story Presenting Beimen in a New Light and Implementing the Taipei West

Gateway Explanatory Plan 10Special Report 1 Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade–Perseverance, Breakthrough,

Beyond 18Special Report 2 A Practical and Visionary Approach for Future Planning: The Launch

and Achieved Benefits of Strategy Mapping 24Special Report 3 Revolutionary Teaching and Reinvigorated Learning: Taipei CooC-

Cloud 28Special Report 4 Turning Taipei Into a Start-up Hub 32C

ontents

Part 1 Social Welfare Measures and ServicesPart 2 The People’s Organizations and

Community Development

05︱ Social Welfare

Part 1 Overview of Industrial and Commercial Development

Part 2 Encouraging Investment and Guiding Industry

Part 3 Financial Strategies

03︱ Industry, Commerce, and Finance

Part 1 Quality Education ProgramsPart 2 A Healthy and Safe CampusPart 3 Aptitude Adaptation and Enrichment

Learning Part 4 A Cache of Educational Resources

04︱ Education and Effective Learning

Part 1 Citizen Health PromotionPart 2 Strengthening Food SafetyPart 3 Integrating Emergency Medical Care 　Part 4 Cordial Medical ServicesPart 5 Senior-friendly CarePart 6 Communicable Disease and Substance

Hazard Prevention

06︱ Medical Health

01︱ The Taipei Overview

Part 1 Topographical Overview Part 2 Taipei’s History and

DevelopmentPart 3 Demographic Structure and

CompositionPart 4 Political Systems and

Administration

Part 1 Guiding Space TransformationPart 2 Remolding the City ImagePart 3 Implementing Residential FairnessPart 4 Reinforcing Building ManagementPart 5 Promoting Urban Regeneration

02︱ Urban Development

08︱ Transportation

Part 1 Sustainable Public Transport and Cruise Sustainably About Taipei

Part 2 Green Transport and Convenient CityPart 3 Environmental Stewardship and Public

Participation Part 4 Outreach Without Borders - Fun Travel

in TaipeiPart 5 Intelligent Transport Systems

Part 1 The Colorful and Fancy Traditional Festivities Part 2 Taipei Enriched by the Effervescent Cultures

of Multi-ethnic GroupsPart 3 Hospitality and Outreach in Taipei - A City of

Friendly PeoplePart 4 Contemporary Ritual Practices Adapt to the

Changing Times

13︱ Religious Ceremonies

Part 1 Planning E-GovernancePart 2 Promotion of Smart CityPart 3 Enhancing Infrastructure

11︱ Information Infrastructure

Part 1 Promote Urban Design as a starting Point of aesthetic Movements

Part 2 Preservation and Activation of Cultural Heritage

Part 3 Support and Subsidy for Art and Culture; Transition and Award of Culture

Part 4 Annual Art and Culture Festival: Culture is LifePart 5 Diversity and Folk Culture

12︱ Art and Culture

Part 1 Enhancement on Pollution ControlPart 2 Improvement on Environmental QualityPart 3 Construction of an Eco-friendly

Environment

09︱Environmental Protection and Ecology

Part 1 Strengthening Mountain Management and Flood Control

Part 2 Taipei Water Plan—Sponge CityPart 3 Building Green and Waterfront

Recreational EnvironmentsPart 4 Building Safe and Comfortable

InfrastructuresPart 5 Optimizing ManagementPart 6 Enforcing Land Use Planning

10︱ Public Infrastructure

Part 1 Building a Travel-Friendly Environment

Part 2 Providing Quality Tourism Resources

Part 3 Urban Marketing for Taipei

14︱ Tourism and Leisure



Part 1 Protecting Human RightsPart 2 Consumer ProtectionPart 3 State CompensationPart 4 Review of Administrative Appeals Part 5 Clean Government

19︱ Citizens’ Rights

Part 1 Safeguarding Labor Rights and InterestsPart 2 Employment Security Part 3 Employment Safeguards for Specific

Groups Part 4 Civil Service Human ResourcesPart 5 Civil Service Talent Training

18︱ Human Resources

Part 1 Print MediaPart 2 Electronic Media Part 3 International Communication Part 4 City Communications

16︱ Mass Communications

15︱ Sports for all

Part 1 Vigorous Sports for All Development

Part 2 Dazzling Achievements of Competitive Sports

Part 3 Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sports Venues

Part 4 Fruitful Productivity of Sports Industry

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Appendix Ⅰ　Annual Events

Appendix Ⅱ　Statistics

Appendix Ⅲ　 Profiles of the People

Part 1 City DiplomacyPart 2 Cultural Exchange Part 3 Educational Exchange Part 4 Sports Exchange

17︱ Intercity Exchange

Presenting Beimen in a New Light and Implementing the Taipei West Gateway Explanatory Plan

The Gateway is Where People Meet, and is the First Impression that People Get of the City and the People Who Live There

Western Taipei could be considered like the root of Taipei City. Having been through the Qing Dynasty and Japanese Colonial Period, it will also become the starting point of the West Gateway Plan, and as such it connects the past, present, and future.

Since 1980, the city development of Taipei City has been more focused on Eastern Taipei. For 36 years, the Eastern commercial district and Xinyi commercial district have been the symbols of modern Taipei City. Structurally, they have created a 150 hectare New Taipei. The development of Western Taipei has been considerably slower, and people have the feeling of stagnation. Taking a global perspective based on the development experience of advanced cities, old city regeneration is an opportunity for sustainable development. When Ko Wen-je became Taipei City Mayor, he actively promoted the “West Gateway Explanatory Plan” aiming to create a form of development that would spring forth from the roots of Taipei City. Using Taipei Main Station as the core of his plan, he presented a plan that connected a global view with a local historical view.

The urban planning of Taipei Main Station Special Zone goes back to the 1970s. The surrounding area of Taipei Main Station was

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Western Gateway periphery current situation

originally set up for business use only. In cooperation with the construction of railway, bus stations, and routes, it was first designated for traffic use in 1978. In coordination with the project to move the railway underground, and to upgrade the overall landscape and transport hub functions, Taipei City Government readjusted the urban design of the surrounding areas of Taipei Main Station so that it focused more on the user. From 1990 to 1993, the development of the area surrounding Taipei Main Station has changed. Other than the existing Taipei Main Station, we have established a 1,100 meter long traffic square on the North side of Zhongxiao West Road. We hope to use a pedestrian system that connects the surrounding areas of Taipei Main Station to provide travelers with first impressions of openness and comfort.

Disturbance by Fragmented Construction Site Provides Opportunity for Change

Unfortunately, the surrounding areas of Taipei Main Station have always been disturbed by large public construction. An area that was originally intended to be a proud city feature and national gateway became a construction site that was unapproachable. When Ko Wen-je became Taipei City Mayor, he declared the launch of the Taipei West Gateway Explanatory Plan. His hopes are that when the Airport MRT A1 station is open to traffic in the future, travelers from Taiwan and overseas will see the station and surrounding areas on arrival and their impression will be positive. Taipei City will thus have a brand-new capital city image.

The Taipei West Gateway Explanatory Plan involves 44.5 hectares of land, and i t a f fects 100 hectares of the surrounding area. Public land takes up the most area. Based on the planning projects of Taipei Main Station special area in different time periods, the planning goal of the national gateway was put forward. Drawing on examples from across the city as planning concepts , the areas o f people-oriented transport, h i s to r i ca l l andscapes , ecological environments, diverse cultures, industrial i nnova t ion , and pub l ic p a r t i c i p a t i o n w e re a l l reviewed.

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Cover Story


The Tearing down of Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road was the First Step of the West Gateway Explanatory Plan

Surrounded by many cultural assets, the tearing down of Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road was the first step in implementing the West Gateway Explanatory Plan. It was built in 1978 and was 750 meters long. The purpose of building it was to solve the traffic bottleneck caused by the railway level-crossing before the railway was moved underground. In order for the 132 year old monument Beimen to “reappear” Taipei City Government chose the time with the least traffic flow. Therefore, from February 7 2016 during Chinese New Year Festival, 7,000 workers worked around the clock to tear down Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road. During the demolition work, to avoid the important monument from getting harmed, Beimen was shrouded in a protective cover with the hope of protecting the monument and the important cultural heritages surrounding it. The protection of nearby Taipei Post Office, Railway Department of the Transportation Bureau of the Governor General of Taiwan, and the Mitsui & Co. Old Warehouse was also a high priority. TCG also set up safety monitoring system during the construction.

Finally, on February 12, we completed the tearing down of Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road, regarded as the most difficult demolition job in Taipei City history. Upon completion,

Beimen was transformed into Beimen City Landscape Square, and the crowded traffic and pedestrian problems were also solved. As a result, this national gateway is not only a location going into and out of Taipei City, but as the best evidence of the development history of Taipei City, visitors coming to Taipei City can see the beauty and progress when they visit.

Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road and Surrounding Road Improvement Construction won the 2016 Taipei City Government Public Construction Excellence Award, 16th Public Construction Golden Quality Award (Public Construction Quality Excel lence Award), Civ i l Engineer ing Excellence Award, and 10th Annual Public Construction Golden Safety Award.

Preservation and Reading of the Texture of Cultural and Historical Space

The newly transformed Beimen has become the new highlight of Taipei City. It is the new starting point of Taipei City history. Beimen was built in the 10th Year of the Qing Dynasty Guangxu Emperor (1884). It was originally named “Cheng-En Gate,” meaning “Undertaking grace”, and it was one of the five Taipei gates built during the late Qing Dynasty. It was the main thoroughfare from the city to Dadaocheng, and the gateway that Qing officials passed through to get to the government offices inside the city walls. It is the only Taipei city gate that has maintained its original

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features, and it best represents the original features of Qing Dynasty city gate towers. However, for a long period of time, Beimen was squeezed by an elevated road and stood amidst heavy traffic, therefore it was difficult for the citizens to feel the unique historical atmosphere of Beimen, and also understand the development history of Taipei City since the Qing Dynasty.

In order to shape the particularity of Beimen and its surrounding square, the road had to be arched north. In the meantime, there was also a possible effect on the Mitsui Corp. on the North side of Zhongxiao West Road, and we had to temporarily move it to traffic square 8 for reassembly and renovation. Working out the best preservation method for Mitsui Warehouse was a major concern. During the cultural property evaluation, after many workshops and public hearings with citizens and stakeholders, Taipei City Government worked with citizens to evaluate all the possibilities for preservation. Finally, on May 20 2016, the results of the cultural property evaluation were issued. In light of cultural property preservation challenges, current city landscape, and traffic issues, we approved the Mitsui Warehouse relocation and preservation plan. In the future, we will use digital measuring to record its original coordinates and if it is possible we will move it back to the original site in the future.

In the fu tu re , the West Gateway Explanatory Plan will integrate the nearby cultural heritage sites such as Taipei Post Office, the Railway Department of the Traffic Bureau of the General Governor of Taiwan, and square renovation plans. Together we will construct the Beimen cultural heritage cluster, and tell the story of the city through the historical space of the national gateway.

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City changes (source: Huang Kai-qun)

Bei en s orth ate sp endor restored

Beimen (North Gate) exterior

Cover Story

People-Oriented Taipei Main Station Peripheral Traffic ImprovementTaipei Main Station is an important Taipei City transport hub. The transport planning of the

station is focused on being people-oriented. The goal is to create a friendly city transportation space. Since the 2016 Chinese New Year festival, we have torn down the Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road and continue to carry out work on Zhongxiao West Road and the traffic flows surrounding Beimen. Through road simplification, traffic congestion has been reduced. In the

meantime, through the connection of t ranspor tat ion stat ions and monument cluster by walkways, traffic safety and driving efficiency has been improved.

The Taipei West Station belonging to traffic square 6 was demolished in November 2016. In the future, under the urban plan, it will become a landscape square and city bus waiting area. It will also align with the opening of Airport MRT A1 Station, providing a comfortable and complete pedestrian walkway and waiting area. The bus routes in front of the station will also be adjusted in response to the revised entry location for the City Bus Station. They will be adjusted according to the directions of the routes. In the future, this will reduce the problem of insufficient stopping time in the bus area during rush hours. In addition, this plan will establish long corridor bus waiting areas and smart tourist facilities, which will help to upgrade the quality of the environment-for people whilst waiting for buses. The routes of national highway buses will be redirected to Taipei Bus Station and the surroundings of Taipei Main Station. Through distribution planning, the burden of major roads and traffic in the city will be reduced to maintain good shuttle bus transfer function and provide seamless space for travelers. This is the vision of people-oriented transport of the West Gateway.

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he ric s of Mits i areho se Mits i o ere stored after dis ant ing

e s she ters have een esta ished on the east and north sides of aipei Main Station a ing transfer ore convenient

Landscape Remolding, the Tearing down and Design of Surrounding Advertisements of Beimen

After the Zhongxiao Bridge Elevated Access Road was demolished, another-“blight on city aesthetics” came to light.

After the bridge access road was removed, Beimen was revitalized. However, action was needed to address the illegal advertisements and other unsightly features surrounding Beimen and to improve the area’s appearance. The first step was to designate Beimen and its surrounding area as an advertisement control area. Illegal advertisement will be torn down on a priority basis in three stages. Firstly illegal advertisements that are damaged, or severely harm the appearance of the cityscape on the South side of Beimen will be removed. Following that, those within the first and second control areas will be torn down on a priority basis. We have already removed 36 illegal advertisements, gradually improving the cityscape around Beimen.

City Reconstruction, the Regeneration of the Former Site of the City Council

The former site of the city council is situated between Zhongshan South Road and Zhongxiao West Road. It is an important part of the West Gateway Explanatory Plan. The building itself has great significance as the birthplace of democracy in Taiwan. The site is near the core location of the Taipei Main Station area. The surrounding businesses include department stores and hotels, for example, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Cosmos Hotel. The land use is diverse in nature and has the potential for business development. The future redevelopment plan will be beneficial by bringing more diverse business facilities, and land will be developed under the surface rights method, increasing TCG revenue and p romot ing l oca l deve lopmen t . Under the future development plan, 20% of the total floor area will be used by the successful bidder to establish the Taipei City Museum (including the future vision of Taipei City and history exhibition, old city council relics and examination hall memorial stone. It will be provided

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Scope of Bei en orth ate restricted area

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by TCG without any compensation required. The remaining area will be developed by investors according urban planning regulations (for example, cultural industrial sales centers, office spaces, cultural exchange spaces, and multipurpose performance hall).

Through cooperation between the private sector and the government, the MRT exits and entrances of Taipei Main Station will connect the buildings, attracting large groups of people to spend their money. Working together with excellent businesses, the development of Taipei City will be driven, public land development benefits increased, and the economy boosted. The revenue of the municipal treasury and employment opportunities will be increased, and the goal of sustainable operation of city properties with stable revenue will be achieved.

Connecting the Past, Present, and Future, the Root of Taipei- West Gateway Explanatory Plan

Taipei, as the national capital city represents democracy, freedom, tolerance, and reflection. Taipei, as a modern Chinese city, holds the power of traditional culture, and potential of

innovative thinking.Taipei, as a universal city, exhibits the wisdom of Eastern civilization and the charm of Asian

subtropical island ecological environment.Taipei, as a livable city for a citizens, should respond to the natural environmental conditions,

continue the historical context the city exists within, respect the life needs of people, create a public space of equal rights, and exhibit the city’s value of diverse dialogue.

Since 2015, the Western Gateway Plan has gradually given Western Taipei a new look. From 2015 to 2017, we will plan to adjust the road patterns of Zhongxiao West Road and remodel

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he for er aipei ity o nci site y night today

Beimen Square and traffic square 6. We want to make use of comfortable open pedestrian spaces to let the travelers and citizens see and feel the quality of the spaces surrounding the station. Taipei Main Station will not only be a transfer hub, but as for the land development aspect, Taipei City Government is actively promoting the use of the surface rights method to develop the original site of the city council, restarting the twin tower development project, the active re-use of the old Taipei Post Office, and the public urban planning of the buildings behind it to promote local industrial development.

The mid and long term development plan is to evaluate the reconstruction of Yuchuan Park and Loyang Park Lot. Overall city design and smart technology application will serve as long term Western Gateway development plan measures. In the future, we will also plan to revitalize the historical image of Beimen, establish the railway museum park, build Taipei Corridor and Submerged Plaza; as well as introduce diverse creative industries and citizens’ events to create the friendly gateway space of Taipei City.

We will continue to look forward to and pay attention to the changes of the Western Gateway.

Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade- Perseverance

Taipei – A City that Never Gives UpHosting international sports events is like the lead up to the competition itself. Everything must

be carefully planned and pursued step by step. It takes strong willpower and strength to sacrifice, give in and implement.

With the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Tokyo became the first Asian city to host the Olympics, and the renewed sense of willpower and the speedy construction and rehabilitation of the infrastructure of Japan that it brought with it amazed the world. With the Seoul Olympics in 1988, the world witnessed the Korean government moving from authoritarian to democracy; and with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the world was startled at the rapid transformation of China from its conservative traditions to technological modernization.

Taiwan- Not Giving Up EasilyThrough experiences of economic hardship and political instability, Taiwan has had to be

strong to get to where it is today. This strength of willpower is demonstrated in its approach towards the Universiade. Taiwan has on five occasions submitted a bidding proposal to the International University Sports Federation ( FISU ) for the right to host the Summer Universiade. Having previously successfully hosted the Deaflympics, the International Flora Expo and other international events, Taiwan has finally won the hosting rights for the 2017 Summer Universiade, beating a respectable candidate city from Brazil to win the FISU’s approval. Supported by factors such as financial stability and convenient transportation, the outstanding performance Chinese Taipei athletes have showcased in international tournaments, and strong hardware and software development within the city, Taipei has demonstrated that it is not a city that gives up easily. After the bidding result was announced, FISU president Claude-Louis Gallien stated that “They who bid five times for the right to host the games need no encouragement, for they have already shown they are strong and brave!"

Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade– Perseverance, Breakthrough, Beyond

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Bring about a "Better Taipei"In 2017, the Summer Universiade, a sporting spectacle second only to the Olympic Games,

will be held in Taipei. It symbolizes the main engine of Taipei's "Four-Year Leap Forward" project, a social movement which is changing the city. With Taipei Summer Universiade in place to enhance the city’s international image, build cross-border cooperation in urban exchange, bring on the sustainable development of the city, and create a culture of sports for all, Taipei will surpass even its previous peaks. Even decades later, visitors from near and far will still remember and talk about the beauty of the city.

Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade- BreakthroughIn order for the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade to have clear positioning and to highlight the

characteristics of the host city, Taipei City designed the logo, slogan, and mascot for the event first. It is hoped that these will emphasize the power of young generations, and merge with the city image. By actively recruiting passionate and enthusiastic volunteers locally and internationally, the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade will be able to break through limitations and have a strong start in its preparation stage.

Slogan- For You, For YouthTaipei 2017 Summer Universiade will be an event that pays tribute to the legend of the youth

and the youth dream of sports, and in the process it will convey to the world Taipei's friendliness, warmth and vitality. It is a time for the world to embrace the power of youth and feel good and positive about the future. As such, this dazzling Universiade is dedicated to you and the youth generation.

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aipei S er niversiade i contri te to a Better aipei

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Logo- Colorful Extension of UThe letter U stands for Universiade, United and University; and

as such it calls to mind the tremendous hope and positive belief inspired by the youth generation. It is supplemented by the shape of interwoven uplifting lines, which echo the continuous efforts and pursuit of excellence that Taipei City advocates.

Five bright colors in the logo symbolize the harmony and friendship among nations which means that the world will be better through the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade!

Ambassador – Black Bear BravoThe Taiwan Black Bear, an epitome of force and courage, is

the mascot of the event. The gradient from black to gray in color and the gold medal of victory worn is to represent the athletes challenging themselves and pursuing the spirit of excellence. This friendly mascot will play the role of cheerleading captain to deliver hope and joy to all participants and to welcome athletes from around the world to Taipei.

Due to over-exploitation of the natural environment and various human-induced disturbances, the number of black bears in Taiwan has drastically reduced. At present, the number of Taiwan black bears is less than 600, and it has become an endangered conservation animal. Mascot Bravo will be part of initiatives such as going to campuses to teach children how to protect Taiwan black bears, and working together to anticipate and cheer for the coming of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade!

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Bravo appeared at Press Conference for 365 Days Countdown to Taipei Universiade Carnival

Ambassador for Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade –Black Bear Bravo

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Logo of Taipei 2017 Summer niversiade

Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade- We Want You!

T h e Ta i p e i 2 0 1 7 S u m m e r Universiade volunteer service is divided into five major categories of services: assisting at the venues for re levant admin is t ra t ive and information services as "administration v o l u n t e e r s ” ; a s s i s t i n g a t t h e compet i t ion venues as "venues volunteers" to provide information, g u i d a n c e a n d o t h e r s e r v i c e s ; assisting as “ service volunteers " to provide services such as meal service, warehouse management, and pick-up and drop off services; assisting as " cultural volunteers

" to aid in collecting media reports, opening and closing events; and assisting as "reception volunteers" to support in receiving VIPs and hosting awards ceremony services. “365 Days countdown to Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade Carnival” was held on August 20, 2016 with about 600 volunteers participating. The celebration kicked off with the volunteers’ performing a dance and flag parade that they had spent a month preparing. Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade is a large-scale international multi-sports event that requires the participation of all. It warmly welcomes all public and college students aged 18-years-old and above to participate in the event, and to share exciting moments within Taipei.

Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade- Beyond

With this one single event of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, Taipei’s world view will be shaped, and a lasting imprint and legacy will be left. As a result, running a successful Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade is a simple goal which is part of a broader vision to continue to push ourselves to the limit and make the entire city of Taipei, including the residences and the living environment, as good as they can be. Along with the traditional industries and sports industries, the city’s international perspective will change in both quality and quantity from top to bottom. As the capital, Taipei is going to make Taiwan a whole a better place!

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World-Class New Stadium Standing on the International Stage Taipei City Tennis Center is a certified diamond leveled green building with state of the art

structural mechanisms in place. It is one of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade new sports venues. The facilities are in line with international standards of professional tennis which makes it eligible to host events organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) in the future. This should make it possible to see wonderful world-class tennis stars battle right here in Taiwan.

Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium is the re-evolution of the stadium that previously combined educational, administrative and outdoor interactive facilities. The building faces south, and with a southwest wall shading design, filtered natural soft light is allowed into the room and helps with indoor air-conditioning energy savings. The Low-E double glazed glass installed provides sufficient natural light and blocks heat radiation within the room. It is also an innovative design insofar as it also acts as a spatial extension.

MIT Premium Partner, Cheer for the Universiade !The preparation for Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade has received strong support from all walks

of life. Recognizing the excellence of Taiwanese brands and working to ensure that the world can see the uniqueness of Taipei, a number of enterprises have helped to provide support for the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. As of the end of 2016, sixteen enterprises have contracted to sponsor the event with a cumulated value of about NTD 804 million dollars. This includes the Uni-President Enterprises Corp., EVA Air, China Airlines, TaiShan Sports Industry Group Co., Ever Rich D. F. S., Sunrise Golf ＆ Country Club , Victory Rackets Ind. Corp., Dongying Sports, Eclat Textile Co., LTD, SIFO Technology Corporation, KeJih Pineapple Pastry , Taiwan Fuji Latex Co. Ltd., Chun Shin Limted, Starlike Co. Inc., Nan Yun Sporting Goods Co., Ltd., Fu Hsun Fiber Industries Co., Ltd.

The Organizing Committee expressed that through the diffusion effect of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade brand, sponsors could enhance their international connections and

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marketing advantages. The quality of MIT (Made in Taiwan) goods is the pride of Taiwan. Such an event like Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade is a way for Taiwan's local brands to shine in the international arena. A warm invitation is sent out to business communities and enterprises from all areas to take part in the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. With the support, resources, and quality services provided, all can share in the glory of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade.

All in to Drive Glory for the City of Taipei Hosting a large-scale multi-sport event will not only enhance the city's international visibility

and elevate the quality of hardware and software construction of the hosting city, but it will also bring sustainable development and mechanisms for the development of the city. The experience will serve as the basis for future large-scale event bidding. Therefore, the Organizing Committee of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade planned and examined the sustainable legacy of the event carefully. Each division assessed what could be done and what could be changed for the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. The Organizing Committee has based development on five major aspects: hardware upgrade, talent nurturing, environmental protection, cultural exchanges, and industrial development. All parts of this plan interlock and complement each other. One example of this is having the two new venues and the competition venues of the event spread throughout five counties, which can also then be used as leisure venues for the general public after the event. Another example is the Athletes’ Village located in Linkou District, which will be transformed into public housing for continued use after the event. This will contribute towards urban renewal and urban rebuild.

To honor the efforts that athletes have put into their preparation for competitions, as the host city, we have also invested energy into working to present a spectacular games to you and to the young generation.

Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade- to be young again for you!

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Strategy Mapping Enhances Strategic Thinking on Municipal Planning

“Change Taiwan, Leading with Taipei” proclaims Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je. Indeed, sticking to his word and realizing the complexity and interconnectedness of municipal policies, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has been committed to strengthening the division of work and integration across departments, to enhancing team efficiency, to improving the administration’s performance, and to articulating policy direction and governance procedure ever since he took office. Under his direction, the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission of Taipei City Government (hereafter referred to as the “RDEC”) initiate and take charge of the strategy map project. It is hoped that making use of a corporate management tool will improve the organizational culture of the Taipei City Government, and make Taipei a paradigmatic city for global Chinese communities.

Learning from Lectures and Hands-on Practices: Embedding Strategy Map in Budgeting to Guide Municipal Planning

The success of a system or a theory always relies on participants’ passion and shared values . Considering that city staff are in different professions and not familiar with strategy mapping,

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the RDEC formulated a three-tier implementation structure: the top tier is the city government-level group for strategy mapping, followed by the strategic theme subgroups, and the last is the departmental working teams. The project is built around the concept of “blending trainings in implementation, reaching consensus and enhancing the effectiveness of internal management” to gradually increase staff’s understanding of strategy mapping. In March 2016, the first Taipei City Government strategy map was accomplished.

In order to ensure the guiding function of the strategy map, the next step is to incorporate it into budgeting. In May 2016, Taipei City Government revised the first strategy map so that it could accommodate the 2017 budgeting process. As a result, the policies corresponding to the eight strategic themes of the city government-level strategy map are prioritized in the 2017 budget. In addition, three deputy mayors presided over the budget review meeting, guiding budgeting as the first stage of the strategy map. In order to ensure that the strategy map is applicable to the annual budget plan on a yearly basis, the RDEC began its second revision in August 2017, ensuring the incorporation of strategy management and resource allocation.

The Strategy Map Sets out to Create a Livable and Sustainable Metropolis

Strategy mapping is a strategic management tool. It aligns strategic objectives with the four balanced scorecard perspectives and graphically presents the correlations between them. The vision of the Taipei City Government strategy map is to create a livable and sustainable metropolis. With innovative thinking around “livability,” it aims to draw out a unique city charm by maximizing cultural diversity. For “sustainability,” the strategy map helps to facilitate the balance among development, environmental preservation, justice between generations, and the needs of an economic and multicultural society.

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The vision is based on the mission of Taipei City Government – serve citizens and drive innovation. The former illustrates the obligation of a government, assuring citizens safe lives and property, as well economically and effectively providing necessary public services. The latter focuses on the innovation of municipal management to improve efficacy and competitiveness, and to facilitate sustainable development and prosperity.

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je defines four core values for his administration – integrity, teamwork, innovation, and openness and sharing. By recognizing these values and bearing them in mind when implementing policies, the administration builds mutual trust between people and the city government, breaks old constraints, encourages municipal reforms, and strengthens civic participation to meet citizens’ expectations and needs.

The strategic themes Taipei City Government develops to fulfill the vision includes “sustainable environment,” “urban development,” “cultural diversity,” “social support,” “industry upgrade,”

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“quality education,” “public health and safety,” and “good governance,” amongst others. Guided by these strategic themes, Taipei City Government integrates policies of relevant departments to build a friendly eco-city that supports sustainable development; adopts smart city concept and builds quality infrastructure to accelerate urban regeneration; embraces cultural diversity to craft the Taipei city brand; stabilizes industrial development; and creates a healthy job market to establish win-win relationship between employers and employees; improves supports and services for the disadvantaged to construct a livable environment for all ages; enhances teaching quality and promotes adaptive education to cultivate high quality manpower; perfects the mechanisms in place for disaster prevention and response; emphasizes health promotion to build a safe city; simplifies administrative procedures; and always abides by the law to achieve good governance.

In order to put the strategic themes into practice step by step, Taipei City Government develops strategic objectives along four perspectives – “customer,” “internal processes,” “finance,” and “leaning and growth.” Furthermore, when compared to prominent national and international standardized metrics such as the Taiwan Sustainable Development Indicators and the World Council on City Data ISO 37120, corresponding “key performance indicators (KPIs)” and “action plans” are defined for each objective. In addition to a reduction in paper work, it is expected to be compatible with the municipal administration system and increase Taipei’s urban competitiveness in the world.

Strategic Mapping Talks with Numbers and Makes Changes in Taipei

Strategic mapping has changed city staffs’ thinking patterns. Taipei City Government used to stress resource appropriation and the execution process, but now the administration gives more emphasis to performances and outcomes. Besides, more efforts are distributed to enhance citizens’ understanding about the government’s endeavors. Because numerous polices are implemented every year and many of them are inseparable, effective allocation of resources is imperative. In the future, Taipei City Government will continue its efforts with strategic mapping, and carry it out in annual planning and budgeting to ensure appropriate resource allocation, so that the vision of making Taipei a livable and sustainable city will come true.

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A New Epoch of Cloud-Based Learning that Integrates Digital Education Resources

Taipei Cooc-Cloud integrates cloud-based learning resources and teaching tools. With Single Sign-on(SSO), learners and teachers can easily connect with an amazing array of digital services. The site offers a cross-platform, integrated inquiry system that facilitates searches and offers many cloud-centric teaching and learning resources. It is the first digital learning infrastructure in Taiwan to be pioneered by a municipal-level education department.

The Department of Education of Taipei City Government has for many years committed tremendous resources to digitizing education resources for elementary and middle schools as it

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looks to build a digital campus. In recent years, the DOE has refined the concept of integrating learning and teaching with information technology , it has drawn up a range of visionary teaching and study projects, it has financed schools with their digital education spending, and it has improved teachers' literacy in computer science and technologies, mobile learning methods, and aptitude adaptation practices.

A Digital Learning and Education Center in Taipei City: Taipei CooC-Cloud

To enrich Taipei City's digital learning and education support for students, teachers and parents, the Department of Education Taipei City Government Taipei City e-Learning Education Center. The core missions were: integrate digital resources, set up a digital learning platform, research/develop/and launch high-performing digital learning tools, generate teaching/learning/administrative services, create and promote digital learning and education initiatives, provide application trainings to teachers, empower them with communications and media technology knowhow, and ensure effective administrative systems maintenance for schools of all levels. Meanwhile, the platform combines the input of a stellar lineup of top-notch experts, scholars, frontline educators, teachers and private firms as it consolidates its content. Following three years of planning and over a hundred workshops and discussions, Taipei CooC-Cloud was at last inaugurated to provide "CooC-Class," "CooC-Learning," "CooC-Reading," "CooC-App," "CooC-School" and lots more. It is a robust cloud-based interface which ensures seamless pre-class, in-class, and after-school learning that gives schoolchildren the 5C-competences: Communication, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.

Promoting Digital Learning That Puts Students First

A "learner-centric" approach is the driver of Taipei CooC-Cloud. The curricula for every student can be custom-made to fit individual demand. All the digital learning activity generated by each user

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would be documented and saved onto the database. Analytics of every learner's study progress would lead to a comprehensive, robust learning timeline. Cloud-based learning tools encourage teachers to revitalize their curricula and methods, and motivate students to take up self-directed learning via the knowledge map. This reinvigorated teaching practice heightens student interest and participation, and motivates students to think independently and critically to improve learning effectiveness.

Online Instructional Video Production To develop a robust, professional online database of teaching resources for middle and

elementary school students, the Taipei City Government kick-started an online instruction video production project that combines film clips made by hundreds of educators, who make video clips of vital knowhow on 24 subjects, spanning elementary, middle and high school curricula. The clips are uploaded to Taipei CooC-Cloud. The team of educators on all 24 subjects take advantage of their class prep time and available time slots to go over the knowledge map, materials for lesson plans and video scripts to troubleshoot, and follow-up with content production and test question designs. In addition to successfully breaking from the monotonous, one-way teaching method conducted in a traditional classroom setting, the practice allows teachers to incorporate digital technology software and augmented reality (AR), and to utilize anime or 3D techniques that direct students to a more relatable level of understanding. The practice is constructive for pre-class perusal, self-directed learning, makeup teaching, and provides materials for teachers to reinvigorate their lesson plans. Learners can now visit Taipei CooC-Cloud to learn anytime,

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anywhere on their home computer or mobile devices, making learning an "ubiquitous" process. By December 2016, over 5,300 online educational videos had been made. The site has also received over 4.87 million visits. The platform is available for free to teachers and educators around Taiwan, and those overseas. The Department of Education hopes to maximize and share the positive effects and experience of this avenue to benefit more educators and learners.

Digital Resource Sharing "CooC-Class" is characterized by a

classroom teaching module. It provides smart groupings, group discussions, e l e c t r o n i c w h i t e b o a r d s , g r o u p feedback, inter-group feedback, activity management, assessment management, test question management, instantaneous response se rv ices , and Rubr ics . Educators can open digital resources according to the needs of their teaching process to enr ich their approach. Teachers in Taipei City can also upload their homemade instructional videos to CooC-Cloud. Other than saving the files onto the database, CooC-Cloud also offer a YouTubing method to expedite the sharing of e-learning resources. There are now over 70,000 titles in Taipei Public Library's e-collection. When someone signs in to the Cloud, he or she could look up the book in "CooC Reading." If the Library has purchased an e-edition of the book, the user could sign in with his or her library card number and read it for free.

The launch of Taipei CooC-Cloud signifies that the age of cloud-based learning has truly arrived, and it will revolutionize and reinvigorate conventional education practices.

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Integrating Resources - Promoting Start-Up Development

Taipei City Government is committed to creating a friendly and open environment to support innovative start-up ventures. On March 31 2015, it established the one-stop service portal StartUP@Taipei to promote a series of mentoring initiatives for start-ups, enabling outstanding foreign and domestic talent to achieve their dreams in Taipei and creat value for the city. We provide start-up consultation services and a case-by-case mentoring service, providing consulting services to 8,803 start-ups and mentoring to 1,638 by the end of 2016. We established the StartUP@Taipei website that provided the information about entrepreneruial resources from government and non-government organizations, such as start-up campaigns, incubation center and co-working

spaces. At the end of 2016 the website averaged 9,323 visits per month, up 76.5% from 5,283 the previous year.

The Business Mentoring Council invited successful entrepreneurs, experts and scholars to serve as Taipei Entrepreneur start-up mentors, providing a friendly and specialized consultation and mentoring service from different aspects including legal issue, accounting and technology research and development, as well as informal discussions between start-up students and business experts. In addition, well-known entrepreneurs, businesspeople and investors convened

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for the entrepreneurial think tank conference, held seven times from 2015 to December 2016, to strategically plan for the progressive expansion of mentoring activities.

We also held the Entrepreneurial Development series of lectures help entrepreneurs to understand the basics of entrepreneurship. The Boss School lecture provides entrepreneurs with a vision of an innovative economy; and the Innovation Accelerating course helps entrepreneurs to maximize creativity, as well as enhance their operational capabilities and macro perspective.

In order to provide initial stage funding for young entrepreneurs, out of 475 loan applications, 422 were approved, totaling NT$299.54 million from 2015 to the end of December 2016. Matchmaking sessions were held, offering angel investors, venture capitalists and fundraisers an exchange platform, helping to establish Taipei's start-up fundraising network by increasing investment, and creating a suitable venue for initial stage start-up teams.

Encourage Innovation - Provide Incentives and SubsidiesThe Taipei City Autonomous Ordinance for Industrial Development provides investment incentives

and subsidies for innovation, brand development, entrepreneurship and incubation. There is also a startup subsidy for companies registered in Taipei City within one year and their business plans are innovative, creative or value-added potential. By the end of 2016, accepted 533 applications and approved 197 applications, the total amount of approved subsidy is NT$249,615,350. Estimated to drive enterprise innovation investment up by more than NT$900 million and increase output value by approximately NT$14.4 billion, providing 1,977 job opportunities.

Healthy Business Environment - Plenty of Incubation SpacesIn order to provide entrepreneurs with all types of space for start-up, Taipei City Government

is actively making use of the city's empty spaces, with a total of more than 50 start-up bases listed on the "StartUP@Taipei" website for public inquiries. In addition, a number of innovative and entrepreneurial bases are also planned, with the current operating bases being Taipei Co-Space and the Center for Innovation Taipei (CIT).

Taipei Co-Space is a cross-domain communication area for individuals or micro-entrepreneurs to work together. In 2016, in order to provide more space and services that meet the needs of entrepreneurs and industry trends, private resources and professional skills were brought in, inviting the private sectors to operate spaces like innovation center, coworking space, etc. In addition to the original coworking space on the second floor, the third floor will be expanded to house an accelerator that functions as an incubator, providing an interdisciplinary resource platform, and offering more specialized services that meet the needs of the entrepreneurial industry.

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The CIT is divided into four sections: software design, smart IOT, mobile cloud, lifestyle business commerce and internet innovation. inviting entrepreneurs and makers utilize the office space, coworking space as their demostration showroom in CIT. There are now 31 foreign and domestic groups at the center.

Connect Organizations Internationally - Help New Businesses DevelopIn November 2016, International Entrepreneurship Week was held to invite international

incubation organizations, accelerators, venture capital institutions and members of the entrepreneurship community to participate in the promotion of international business and investment opportunities in Taipei City. In order to assist the start-ups connect with global business, the establishment of an international resource network through multinational creative exchanges will also help potential start-up to join overseas accelerators, participate in international business incubation or incubation center training programs, with the aim of promoting their products or services into the international market. In addition, through exchange and cooperation between domestic and foreign start-ups, we can help the new enterprises with international market potential to explore overseas business opportunities and to integrate international resources with international trends.

ConclusionSince the establishment of StartUP@Taipei Office in 2015, the Taipei City Government

has provided entrepreneurial resources such as start-up consulting, case-based mentoring, concessional loans and incentive grants to help start-up teams at different stages of their business development. In addition, through setting up start-up activities, a surge of creativity is sparked, leading to all kinds of innovative business models; and new teams of entrepreneurs attract international attention, helping to enhance the image of Taipei City. Our hope is to actively promote and strive to create a Taipei City that is not afraid of failure and can revitalize its business environment, making it the first choice for new venture in Asia.

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The development of the Taipei Basin dates back to the 48th year of Qing Emperor Kangxi's reign (1709), when the imperially-issued “Chen Lai-zhang Land Grant” went into effect to open up areas along Tamsui River. Taipei experienced many periods of political shift, witnessed new development and progress, and saw changes in community interactions as it transformed itself into a political and economic hub from a traditional rural town. As marriages between Taipei residents and spouses from mainland China increase in number, and as the settlements of new immigrants continue to flourish, Taipei's cityscape has also grown more multicultural and dynamic.

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Topographical Overview

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Taipei City is situated in the northern part of Taiwan Island, and the northeastern tip of the Taipei Basin. It borders New Taipei City on all sides. The city's easternmost point is Jiuzhuang

Ward in Nangang District; westernmost point, Guandu Estuary of Guandu Ward in Beitou District; southernmost t ip, Zhinan Ward in Wenshan District; northernmost tip, Hutian Ward in Beitou District.

The city covers a total area of 271.7997 square km; and it is divided into 12 administrative districts. Geologically speaking, Xindian, Taipei and Kanjiao are the three great faults that span the city. The city's strata is made up of sedimentary terranes and igneous rock. According to the geological map released by Central Geological Survey, other than Datun Volcanoes, which consist of igneous rock, the remainder of the exposed strata is made up of sedimentary terranes. Further, Taipei City’s terrains are divided roughly into three types of landform: Taipei Basin, the over-thrust fault ridges, and Datun Volcanoes. Taipei Basin is a basin area formed by fault displacement; and erosion activities by Tamsui River and its tributaries contribute to the way it looks today. Taipei City sits in the northeastern region of the basin. The bottom of the basin is low and flat, and slopes northwesterly from the southeast. Tamsui, Xindian and Keelung Rivers snake across the basin. Between the three, Keelung River has the most prominent meandering river course; the geo-morphological shifts of the course over the years have also been the most noticeable.

Taipei has a subtropical monsoon climate, with scorchingly hot summers and mild winters. The city enjoys plentiful rainfall throughout the seasons, with typhoons in the summer and autumn. During winter, the island experiences continental high pressure systems from Mongolia

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During the 2016 Lunar New Year holidays, Taipei City Government demolished the overpass to Zhongxiao Bridge by the City's North Gate. The North Gate, also called Beimen, a noted historic landmark that has been forced into an invisible existence in a small nook for the past 39 years, is finally restored to its rightful place in the city as a monument. Beimen is the only blockhouse structure hailing from Qing dynasty still extant in the city as a landmark. In 1967, Taipei City was restructured into a directly controlled municipality, and its administrative ranking was upgraded accord ingly. S ix administrative districts were annexed into the city proper and this expanded Taipei's growth dynamic. In the 1980s, the rise of the Xinyi business district drove the city's growth eastward to Nangang. At present, just about all of the Taipei basin and low-altitude hillsides are urbanized and developed. The city is now the political, economic and cultural center of the country.

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and Siberia, and is influenced primarily by the northeastern monsoon climate. In summer, the island's weather is controlled by the marine high-pressure system formed above the Pacific Ocean, with a humid, southwestern monsoon climate. Meanwhile, the island's high mountains and the surrounding oceans contribute to the

city's strong seasonal differences. Spring lasts from March through May; summer, June through August; autumn, September through November; and winter, December through February of the following year.

Other than Beihuang Creek that runs along the city's northern border, rivers in Taipei City consist primarily of Danshui River, Xindian and Keelung Rivers. Danshui River is made up of Dahan Creek (its main tributary), plus Xindian Creek and Keelung River (two minor tributaries). The stretch where Xindian and Dahan Creeks converge is known as Danshui River, in a narrow sense. Jingmei River is Xindian Creek's tributary, while Shuangxi is Keelung River's tributary. The stretch along downstream Danshui River - the section that is nearing sea levels - is susceptible to tidal highs and lows. The area, scope of the tidal fluctuation (tidal reach), the interaction of the river and the sea, and the effects of tidal reach are dynamically defined by the discharge of the river, the tides, and the nature of the river. The discharge of the river is most affected by the tidal reach. Keelung River's tidal reach is more predictable than that of Danshui River, Dahan Creek, and Xindian Creek. Tidal fluctuations in the headwaters and downstream areas are also more noticeable.

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1. Dutch Formosa, Spanish Formosa, and Koxinga (Zheng Cheng-gong) of the Ming DynastyJunk boats from China's coastal communities

were known to travel back and forth across the strait as far back as the 16th century, engaging in fishing and trade activities in Keelung and Danshui areas. During the 2nd year of Ming Emperor Tianqi's reign (1622), the Dutch East India Company set up a trading outpost in Dayuan (today's Anping District of Tainan). Four years later, in the 4th year of Emperor Tianqi's reign (1626), the Spaniards landed in - and occupied - northern Taiwan at the ports of

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Keelung and Danshui as a base to extend their missionary work and trade. In the 15th year of Ming Emperor Chongzhen's reign (1642), the Dutch forces drove out the Spaniards to take over their fortresses in Keelung and Dansui, and began trading and missionary activities. In the 15th year of Ming Emperor Yongli's reign (1661), Koxinga (Zheng Cheng-gong) landed in Luerman and captured Fort Zeelandia. He expelled the Dutch in the following year and established Chengtian Fu (Governor's Office) as the official leader of Taiwan, and erected Wannian and Tianxing counties. Taipei in this era belonged to Tianxing County in jurisdiction. Zheng sent his trusted general Huang An, his navy and army to defend Danshui. He also inaugurated the Tuntian system (a state-promoted method of agriculture) and sent his navy to travel by Danshui River to open up the Guandu and Beitou areas.

2. Development during Qing DynastyThe Taipei Basin, in its early days, was the

home of the aboriginal Ketagalan Tribe: this was where the tribesmen hunted and fished. In the 36th year of Qing Emperor Kangxi's reign (1697), Yu Yonghe arrived at the Taipei Basin and was greeted by a vast body of water, which was called Kangxi Taipei Lake. In the 48th year of Qing Emperor Kangxi's reign (1709), the “Chen Lai-zhang Land Grant” by the Han Chinese was granted imperial permission, and large-scale land development projects started. Irrigation constructions and the expansion of arable lands resulted in population growth, and villages began to take shape. Mengjia was where the first viable street blocks and markets took shape. The town became what is now known as Wanhua. Other marketplaces to form in succession were: Shilin Street, Xikou Street, Dalongdong, Dadaocheng and downtown Taipei. Their formation histories are as follows: (1) Mengjia

Mengjia was colloquially called "the yam city" , and located at the meeting place of Guiyang Street, Section 2, and Huanhe South Road, Section 2. The city was an epitome of a trade

city, and due to its close proximity to Danshui River, many trade boats berthed along the city's riverside. The aboriginal Pingpu people traveled by "Mankha" - a type of canoe - on Danshui River, and the Han settlers began calling the place by the community's Pingpu pronunciation, "Mengjia." In the 57th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong's reign (1792), Balifen (the estuary of Danshui River) was

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elevated in status to become an official trade port. Boats and skiffs could travel directly to and from Hokkien. The new policy facilitated trade between northern Taiwan and China, solidifying Mengjia's status as a vital commercial port. By the early 19th century, Mengjia was Taiwan's third largest port, earning its stripes in the city's slogan: "First Tainan, second Lugang, third Mengjia."

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community of the aboriginal Kimotsi people under the Ketagalan Tribe. Legend had it that Dadaocheng got its name from the square where harvested rice was being sunned to dry. The marketplace in Dadaocheng started with the central street. In the 10th year of Qing Emperor Xianfeng's reign (1860), Danshui Harbor was officially inaugurated. In the 2nd year of Qing Emperor Tongzhi's reign (1863), local authorities designated Danshui River's headwaters in Mengjia as the gateway of Danshui Harbor, and

Dadaocheng became an external trade port. After the harbor was opened for business, tea - in particular, oolong tea - became the export staple, and Dadaocheng became a processing center for tea. This business development resulted in the slew of local tea shops in Dadaocheng, and the popularization of foreign commerce centers in the community dedicated to tea trade and other business interests.

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influenced by the city's prefectural establishment and fortress construction. In the 1st year of Qing Emperor Guangxu's reign (1875), Imperial Commiss ioner Shen Bao-zhen asked for permission from the Imperial Court to establish the Taipei Prefecture in Mengjia (a general term used to describe downtown Taipei), and built the Taipei Prefecture Office (located in today's Zhongzheng District), making Taipei a prefectural administrative district. In 1884, the 10th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign, the construction of a walled city was completed. After Taiwan was established as a province of China in the 11th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign, the first Governor, Liu Ming-chuan was appointed. Two years later in 1887, the province was reorganized into three prefectures, under the administration of Hokkien Province, 11 counties, and three sub-prefectures. The seat of government was set up in "Qiaozitu"

(south district of Taichung City of today). Due to failures in subsequent administrative compliance, the provincial capital was temporarily relocated to the city of Taipei, and the city's status grew more crucial. It later became Taiwan's political center. Many development projects took place during Liu's governance, and they elevated Taipei's political, economic, financial and military significance.

a ongdongDalongdong is located in the neighborhood of

Keelung River and Danshui River's convergence point; it used to be the settlement village of the aboriginal Daronpon people under the Ketagalan Tribe. It also used to be the settlement community of the aboriginal Daronpon. Daronpon communities inhabited by Han settlers were in existence in the 29th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong's reign (1764). Tongan people from Hokkien were a majority among the Han settlers, and it was why "Daronpon" evolved to be known as "Dalongtong." A mountainous outcrop in the shape of a dragon was found in Dalongtong, and Dalongtong Street was located at the tail of the dragon. That was why "Dalongtong" was rechristened to similar-sounding "Dalongdong" .

i o StreetXikou Street used to be the sett lement

community of the aboriginal Malysyakkaw people under Ketagalan Tribe. Conveniently located, Xikou was situated by the bank of Keelung River to easily accommodate boat traffic. Xikou was the midway point for transport from Mengjia and

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ortrait of Shen Bao hen Portrait of Liu Ming-chuan

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Tamsui to Keelung. The Han Chinese had built their own settlements in Xikou in the 29th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong's reign (1764). By the 1st year of Qing Emperor Daoguang (1821), the name, "Xikou Street" began to take root.

Shi in Street Today's Shilin District was actually the old

settlement community of the aboriginal kimassauw people under the Ketagalan Tribe. The Ketagalan Tribe was one of the Taiwanese Plains aborigine groups. Pattsiran Street was already in existence in the 20th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong's reign. Pattsiran Street was the foundation of the Old Street. Old Street was conveniently located: it could easily allow merchant boats to berth, and accommodate land transport. By mid-Qing Dynasty, Shilin Street had become a commerce hub, where local products were traded and marketed.

3. Japanese Occupational PeriodIn the 38th year of the Meiji period (1905),

the walls of the city were demolished to make room for transportation infrastructure; three-lane artery roadways were created using discarded foundational walls. The street network in Taipei City was centered around the New Park (the modern-day 228 Peace Memorial Park), and the development spread outward in a radial fashion. In the 7th year of the Showa period (1932), Taihoku Prefecture announced plans to develop the Greater Taipei Downtown Area, transforming it into a city inhabited by a population of 600,000. Nevertheless, the city became dichotomized in its community growth: the Taiwanese inhabitants and their Japanese counterparts lived in two separate communities. Most of the Japanese, officials, military officers and merchants spread out to neighboring areas from downtown Taipei. As a result, the Japanese communities were more

tight-knit, and segregated from the Taiwanese inhabitants. All the modernized development projects, including hospitals, lighting services, cultural and education organizations, and business centers were established with Japanese interests as priority, and set up in Japanese communities. Industrial establishments were inhabited by Taiwanese scattered across community blocks. Dadaocheng's neighboring a re a s w e re d e v o t e d t o i ro n w o r k s ; a n d marketplaces within Dadaocheng were mostly dedicated to the food processing industry,

aohe Street in Songshan istrict as the first do nto n artery in Xikou

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hree ane artery road ay d ring apanese cc pationa eriod the odern day Aig o est oad

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particularly tea. Chemical industries were set up in areas south of Mengjia.

4. Provincial- and Direct-MunicipalityIn 1945, Taipei was designated as a provincial

municipality. Four years later, the Chinese Nationalist Government relocated to Taiwan, and Taipei became a provisional capital. From then on, its status grew more and more important. In July, 1967, Taipei became a directly-controlled municipal i ty. Considering the city's urban development planning, Nangang Township, Jingmei Township, Muzha Township and Neihu Township of Taipei County, along with Beitou Township and Shilin Township - managed by Yangmingshan Administration Bureau - were annexed into Taipei City a year later. Meanwhile, a plan to transform Taipei into a city of 2.5 million took shape. Population grew quickly upon Taipei's status upgrade. The city's development also started to shift eastward, and the Xinyi urban center project was formulated as a result. In 1990, Taipei’s administrative districts went through another reorganization: the 16 districts were restructured into 12. They are: Songshan, Xinyi, Daan, Zhongshan, Zhongzheng, Datong, Wanhua, Wenshan, Nangang, Neihu, Shilin, and Beitou.

Demographic Structure and Composition

Part 3

One year after the Taiwan Retrocession in 1945, a national census was conducted (1946). The population at that time was 271,754. In 1968, the six districts of Neihu, Nangang, Muzha, Jingmei, Shilin and Beitou were rezoned and annexed into Taipei City, and the population at the end of that year totaled 1,604,543. By the end of 2016, the population reached 2,695,704 (males, 1,289,510; females, 1,406,194). Compared with

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2015, the total population dropped by 9,106 (males down by 5,952; females down by 3,154).

1. Demographic DistributionTaipei’s population spreads across the city's

12 districts. Due to terrain differences, varying socioeconomic development progresses and different development periods, the population is unevenly distributed. Daan, Shilin and Neihu districts are the most populated.

op ation ensityBy the end of 2016, the population density in

Taipei City was 9,918 people per square kilometer. By district, Daan was the most densely populated with 27,418 people per square kilometer, whereas Beitou was the most sparsely populated district, with 4,529 people per square kilometer.

Births and eathsThe crude birth rate in 2016 was 10.37‰,

indicating a 0.35‰ drop from the previous year. The crude death rate was 6.66‰, suggesting a 0.33‰ increase from 2015. Shifts in the socioeconomic climate and financial concerns have affected people’s willingness to give birth and raise children, causing the birthrate to drop. Nevertheless, the “Have a Care-Free Pregnancy” campaign by the Taipei Ci ty Government launched in 2011 has helped the city's birthrate to climb back up. The population of elderly citizens in Taipei City has risen consistently in the past decade. Governments are now hard-at-work to prevent population decline, and to prevent the rapid aging of population from stunting the nation's economic development, while encouraging a reasonable population growth at the same time. These social issues demand immediate attention and effective solutions.

2. Demographic CompositionDemographic composition reveals a wealth

of information, including the makeup of the population, the nature and causes of specific social issues, and the connection between the communit ies and their socioeconomic development. Population composition is a vital indicator of socioeconomic shifts; it is also crucial frame of reference for the government to base

their present and future social welfare policies on. Age istri tionGenerally speaking, the greater the number

of laborers, the lower the dependency ratio. A nation's economic growth benefits tremendously from a large productive population. By the end of 2016, the younger population (between the ages of 0-14) was 375,128, the working adult population (between the ages of 15-64) was 1,901,466, while the elderly population (above 65 of age) was 419,130. The dependency ratio was 41.77%, up by 1.49% from 2015.

Marita Stat s In 2016, the number of couples who registered

for marriage was 17,796, the crude marriage rate was 6.59‰; the number of couples filing for divorce was 5,532, the crude divorce rate was

2.05‰. Compared with the year before, the crude marriage rate was down by 0.35‰; the crude divorce rate rose by 0.02‰.

istri tion of A originesTaiwan’s aborigines consist of the Amis, Atayal,

Paiwan, Bunun, Rukai, Puyuma, Tsou, Saisiat, Yami,

Table 1 Taipei City Age Structure of the Past Decade.

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Thao, Kavalan, Taroko, Sakizaya, Seediq, Saaroa, and Kanakanavu tribes. By the end of 2016, the aboriginal population of Taipei City was 16,181. The largest aboriginal population was the Amis, while the Saaroa, and Kanakanavu tribes had the fewest number of people. Most of the aborigines live in Neihu, Wenshan, and Nangang Districts.

(4) New Immigrants and Foreigner Populations

"New immigrants" are defined as foreign and Chinese spouses (including those from Hong Kong and Macao) who marry Taiwanese citizens. As political, economic, trade, social, and cultural exchange between Taiwan and the rest of the world grows more common; the people of Taiwan are also embracing a broader worldview. As a

Bridal assistant training in Zhongzheng District

New immigrants life enrichment camp in Wanhua

Handicraft class for creative living in Wenshan District

Computer course in Neihu District

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result, intermarriages between Taiwanese and foreign/mainland Chinese spouses are increasing in number. By the end of December, 2016, the number of new immigrants living in Taipei City was 34,371; among which, Chinese spouses (including those from Hong Kong and Macao) accounted for the great majority, at 30,648; spouses from other nations stood at 3,723 in number. In addition, the top three districts with the greatest number of new immigrants are: Wanhua, at 4,438; Wenshan, at 3,582; and Daan, at 3,508 (source: Department of Household Registration under the Ministry of Interior. The statistical data was based on the number of new immigrants whose spouses' domicile registration is set up in Taipei City)

To help immigrants adapt to a new culture, and encourage the locals to support multicultural activities, the city government has launched " the Assis tance for the New Immigrants" services and a series of new immigrant courses, ranging from life adaptation and enrichment workshops, language (Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai) learning camps that focused on the mother tongues of the new immigrants, cultural

studies, computer courses and performance workshops. Furthermore, to address the shift in new immigrants' life adaptation needs, in 2013 the Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government began unveiling new courses that combined local cultural flair and industrial development focuses. Here are some of the examples: patchwork classes in Wanhua, handicraft classes in Datong, and training for bridal assistance in Zhongshan. These courses help new immigrants become more familiarized with community culture, while enhancing their professional capabilities.

Additionally, to encourage new immigrant families to interact with existing citizens more, the Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government organizes large cultural events every year in hopes of fashioning Taipei City into a community that respects, honors and appreciates multicultural beauty. Events were held at Wanhua New Immigrant Activity Center (a folk culture workshop and hors d’oeuvres featuring Southeast Asian del ights) , a cul tura l and language summer camp (on Vietnamese and English),

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dance performances by new immigrants, and cultural exchange activities that encourage greater interaction between new immigrants

and community members. These activities were attended by 1,500 individuals.

Political Systems and Administration

Part 4

Taipei City is a self-governing body established in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China. Save for a judicature system, national defense capabilities and nation-state diplomatic ties, Taipei enjoys tremendous autonomy under the jurisdiction of the Executive Yuan. It is the country’s political, economic and cultural hub. The City is noted for its thriving business and industrial development, with robust and well-developed economic, cultural, transportation and administration services.

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1. Evolution of the City's Administrative SystemTaipei City has consistently been Taiwan’s

political, economic and cultural capital during the Japanese Colonial Period. In 1945, following Taiwanese Retrocession, Taipei City became a “provincial city” directly controlled by the "Provincial Government." In light of the city's growing strategic impor tance, Taipei was upgraded into an “Executive-Yuan-governed municipality” in 1967 and remains so to this day. In the following year, six neighboring townships in New Taipei City were annexed into Taipei City; the number of administrative districts grew from 10 to 16. After administrative reorganization of a direct-municipality system, Taipei City became an administrative body, under which were the City Council and City Government. Members of the City Council were elected directly by citizens, but the head of the City Government (the mayor) was appointed by the Central Government, instead of being elected by the people. In 1990, in a move to ensure better management and resource allocation justness, the 16 districts were re-drawn into 12. However, the system itself was not changed. It was not until 1994 when the city became a legal person under the “Self-Governance Act for Executive-Yuan-governed Municipality” and the mayor was elected by the people on December 25, 1994, did Taipei regain its local self-governing status to usher in a new era of democratization. Although the laws and regulations have changed since then, Taipei City retains its status as an autonomous legal entity.

In accordance wi th the cur rent Loca l Government Act , Taipei's administration is divided into districts; and, for the convenience of management, under districts there are wards, and under wards there are neighborhoods. Since 1973, there have been six adjustments, and the most recent reorganization (sixth) took place in July, 2010. As of December, 2016, there were 456 wards and 9,594 neighborhoods within Taipei.

2. Taipei’s Current System and Powers The Local Government Act serves as the legal

basis for the organization of Taipei City. Taipei City is a legal entity; and the Taipei City Government is a top-tier, unitary government system. It has an administrative body - the Taipei City Government, and a legislative organ - the Taipei City Council, responsible for administrative and legislative decisions, respectively. The rights and obligations of citizens of Taipei, the organization structure/power of Taipei City Council, and the interactions between the two authorities are described below:

ights and igations of aipei iti ens

A ights of iti ens(A) The right to elect and impeach local public

officials.(B) The r igh t to exerc ise in i t ia t i ve and

referendum concerning local self-governing affairs.

(C) The right to use local public facilities.(D) The right to enjoy local education, social

welfare, medicine and health care in accordance wi th the laws and se l f -governing laws.

(E) The right to request disclosure of local government information.

(F) Other r ights protected and endowed by the law and self-governing laws and regulations.

B igations of ti ens (A) To abide by government laws and regulations.(B) To pay government taxes.(C) To fulfill other obligations in accordance

with the law and Local Government self-governance.

he rgani ation of the aipei ity overn ent

The administrative organ of Taipei is the City Government. It is characterized by a leadership system, in which a mayor is elected to represent the city and oversee city affairs, and is chosen by the people in an election (Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was the 6th elected mayor as of 2015). The mayor has a term of four years and can be re-elected to serve two terms in succession. There are three deputy mayors in place to assist the mayor with

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all the tasks; they leave office at the same time as the mayor. A secretary-general is also in place under the command of the mayor to assist with governmental affairs. Under the City Government, there are 22 departments in charge of civil affairs, finance, education, industrial development, public works, transportation, social welfare, labor affairs, police administration, health, environmental protection, urban development, cultural affairs, fire department, the rapid transit system, the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration, information and tourism, land, compulsory military service, sports, information, technology, and legal affairs. Five departments and offices are put in charge of the secretariat, budgets, accounting and statistics, personnel, government ethics and civil servant development. There are four commissions: research, development, and evaluation; urban planning; the indigenous peoples commission; and Hakka affairs. The Taipei Water Department and the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation are also placed under the jurisdiction of Taipei City Government. Finally, 12 Districts are directly subordinate to the Taipei City Government.

M nicipa A thorities and peration Mode s of the ity overn ent

As a legal entity, Taipei City is a locally autonomous organization. It is in charge of 13 self-governing tasks: organizational and administrative management, finance, social services, educational, cultural and sports affairs, labor administration, urban planning and construction, economic services, water resource management, health and environmental protection, transportation and tourism, public security, business operation and management, and other matters empowered by law.

To enhance procedural efficiency, a City Affairs Forum was established in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the City Affairs Forum of the Taipei City Government. This is the City Government’s highest decision-making body. It consists of the mayor, deputy mayors, the secretary-general, the deputy secretary-general, top-tier chiefs - such as commissioners, division chiefs, and persons nominated by the mayor. It is convened and chaired by the mayor. The Forum discusses and determines the following:

Figure 2 Taipei City Government Organizational Chart


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A. Taipei City Government policy planning and budget

B. Proposals or reports to be reviewed by Taipei City Council

C. Self-governance and regulations for the Taipei City Government and its business operations.

D. Self-governing rules of Taipei E. Guidelines for the organizational rules of the

Taipei City Government’s subordinate organs and establishment of task forces

F. Matters concerning the Taipei City Government and other organs

G. Tasks assigned by the mayor.H. Other policy areas concerning Taipei City's

municipal growthThe Taipei City Government may commission

its subordinate bodies or authorize an unaffiliated administrative organ to carry out its operations within its power. It can also, where necessary, commission private organizations or individuals to implement its operations.

The City Affairs Forum is characterized by a collegiate system. The City Government, however, adopts a leadership system and the mayor is responsible for all municipal affairs and their outcomes. Therefore, forums are rarely implemented according to the collegiate system as the mayor makes the ultimate decisions. The City Affairs Forum, therefore, acts as a think-tank that provides the mayor with ideas and opinions, rather than as an enforcer. The actual implementing authorities are organizations subordinate to the City Government.

onstraints on the ercise of ity overn ent o ers

Taipei City is a self-governing body. I t must execute assignments commissioned by the Central Government, in addit ion to municipal policy areas. Should Taipei City’s self-governance decisions violate the Constitution, laws or regulat ions, they wil l be revoked, amended, repealed or terminated by the Central Government.

Should the Taipei City Government be found to violate the Constitution, laws and regulations, Central Government statutes, or overstep its designated authority in executing matters commissioned, the Central Government also has

the right to revoke, amend, repeal or terminate its implementation. A request for constitutional interpretation by the Justice Yuan is allowed to determine whether a self-governed matter violates the Constitution, laws and regulations, or Central Government statutes; before the constitutional i n te rp re ta t i on , t he Cen t ra l Gove r nmen t may not revoke, alter, repeal or terminate its implementation. The City Government’s enforcement powers are, of course, supervised by the City Council.

he rgani ation Str ct re of the aipei ity o nci

Taipei City Council is composed of members from the City Council, who are directly elected by the people. The election is held in the six electoral districts across Taipei’s 12 administrative districts to elect 61 councilors. In order to ensure the rights of aborigines, one aboriginal councilor representing aboriginal electorate living in the cities (the 7th electoral district), and one other aboriginal councilor representing those living in mountainous regions (the 8th electoral district) are elected, respectively.

The Taipei City Council has a Speaker (the 12th Speaker is Ms. Wu Bi-chu) chosen by all of the Councilors, where the Speaker represents the City Council. One Deputy Speaker, one Chief Secretary General and one Deputy Chief Secretary General are also in place. The Chief Secretary General is under the command of the Speaker, who handles council tasks and supervises staff; the Deputy assists the Chief with all council tasks. There are sections and offices set up for various duties.

o ers and peration Mode s of aipei ity o nci

As a collegiate organization, all members of Taipei City Council are entitled to the same rights and obligations. Their responsibilities are as follows:A. Deliberate and resolve on Taipei City's laws

and regulations B. Deliberate and resolve on Taipei City’s budget

and expensesC. Deliberate and resolve on special taxes,

provisional taxes, and additional taxesD. Deliberate and resolve on the management of

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E. Deliberate and resolve on self-governing rules for the Taipei City Government and its affiliated organs

F. Deliberate and resolve on motions put forward by the Taipei City Government

G. Review the city's final audit reportH. Deliberate and vote on proposals put forward

by councilors of the Taipei City CouncilI. Accept petitions from petitionersJ. Other powers stipulated and protected by law.

The Taipei City Council has an assembly that

exercises authority in a collegiate system. The assembly meets when it is established and then once every six months. The speaker convenes the assembly. If the speaker does not convene the assembly according to regulations, the deputy speaker can convene it. If the deputy speaker does not hold it according to regulations, it can be convened by a councilor chosen by more than half of the councilors. Ad hoc assemblies can be held at the request of the mayor, the speaker, over one third of city councilors, and whenever the Taipei City Government refers a proposal for reconsideration. Decisions are made by majority vote in accordance with the procedure required by law. To ensure smooth operation, the "Procedural Committee” is set up to deliberate and approve agendas and other procedural issues. To ensure professionalism and efficiency, the following seven committees are established: Civil Affairs Committee, Finance and Construction Committee, Education Committee, Transportation Committee, Police and Sanitation Committee, Publ ic Works Commit tee and Legis lat ion Committee. They discuss relevant motions and send approved cases to the council assembly for voting. There is also a Disciplinary Committee that reviews disciplinary cases and imposes the following penalties according to the magnitude of the violation: verbal apology, written apology, admonition, and suspension from the assembly.

The following are the ways an individual City Councilor exercises her/his authorities: A. Attending meetings and reviewing/deliberating

on proposals/motions (all committees and planetary meetings)

B. Interpellation: during council meetings, the council members can request the mayor, heads/chiefs representing top-tier/first-level government agencies to stand for questioning

C. Putting forward motions: proposals/motions may be presented and deliberated on under a quorum agreement

D. Debriefing: listening to policy and special case reports

onstraints on the ercise of the aipei ity o nci and o nci ors

Powers

Figure 3 Organizational Chart of the Taipei City Council

Permanent Committees

Council

Speaker

Special CommitteesTaipei

CityCouncil

Deputy Secretary General

Civil Affairs Committee

Finance & Construction Committee

Education Committee

Transportation Committee

Public Works Committee

Procedure Committee

Secretarial Office

General Affairs Section

Legal Affairs Office

Accounting Office

Police & Sanitation Committee

Legislation Committee

Permanent Committee Offices

Discipline Committee

Procedure Section

Public Relations Office

Personnel Office

Documents Section

Information Office

Deputy Speaker

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The exercise of powers by the City Council and the Councilors is bound by specific limitations; they are subject to the following:A. When a self-governing decision made by the

council violates the Constitution, laws and regulations or other legitimate legislations, the decision is deemed invalid; nevertheless, request for constitutional interpretation by the Justice Yuan is permitted if doubts were raised when the decision did violate the Constitution or other statutes.

B. Matters to be resolved are found to be in conflict with the Constitutions, laws or central government statutes shall be null and void.

C. Any decisions made on budgets shall not be a resolution for expenditure upsurge.

D. Avoiding conflict of interests: council members shall avoid conflict of interests; they shall not engage in examining and voting for motion that may benefit personal interests.

e at ionship et een the i ty overn ent and the ity o nci

T h e re l a t i o n s h i p s b e t w e e n t h e C i t y Government and the City Council are defined by law and system policies. In sum, the relationship is characterized by the following:A . S u p e r v i s i n g a n d b e i n g s u p e r v i s e d :

through reviewing and hearing, the city council represents citizens to monitor the city government’s policymaking, budget and important policy implementation; city government officials are also debriefed during municipal meetings.

B. Checks and balances: the city council limits the expansion of administrative authorities by legislations; the city government on the other hand exercises its rights of reconsideration to prevent the city council from legislating laws or approving motions that are deemed too difficult to implement.

C. Division of labor and cooperation: the city government formulates administrative plans and administrative statutes on the basis of policy implementation; City Council members represent the people and shall consider citizen's welfare and needs to carefully review motions put forth by the city government.

perations of aipei ity overn ent and aipei ity o nci

The exercise of checks and balances between Taipei City Government and Taipei City Council is carried out through the aforementioned legal protocols, such as the official presentations, special case reports, motion review, questioning, deliberation, debriefings, coordination, hearing and reconsideration. The following kinds of informal coordination systems are also adopted to resolve disagreements:A. Informal contact between the heads of Taipei

City Government’s departments/bureaus and councilors.

B. Coordination/mediation conducted through political parties (the ruling party caucus)

C. Coordination/mediation conducted through political party meetings

D. Integrated coordination/mediation by the central government.The Taipei City political systems, its relationship

with the City Council and operations described above are intended to safeguard the rights of the people, restrict the unchecked expansion of administrative and legislative powers in pursuit of the joint development of city government's policies to ensure the well-being of all citizens.

ConclusionSince its establishment in the 10th year of

Emperor Guangxu's reign (1884), the City of Taipei has flourished as it evolved from different political systems and development programs of different eras, and witnessed the dedication of its residents as it reinvented itself from an agricultural community into Taiwan's economic and political capital. Taipei's international trade, business and industrial activities are blessed by a convenient downtown airport, Songshan Airport, convenient city roads, a robust mass transit network that connects satellite towns in northern and southern Taipei, an eastbound highway, electrified railways and a high-speed railway, plus convenient access to Keelung Harbor, Taipei Harbor and Taoyuan International Airport. Taipei City is now noted for its social and commercial milieu that supports vibrant international trade and business activities.

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Part of Taipei’s social development is defined by the increase in Taipei citizens marrying foreign and Chinese spouses. Their immigration to Taipei brings exotic flavor into the Taipei cultural landscape, as can be seen from the many foreign restaurants, and exotic living and dining cultures that can be easily found in this multicultural society. Due to an increase in marriages between Taiwan citizens and foreign and Chinese spouses, the influx of new immigrants has grown within Taipei City, and they contribute to the city's vibrant, multicultural outlook, giving Taipei a delightful, multinational flair. A series of urban renewal projects implemented by the Taipei City Government - affordable public housing services, the "Blue Highway" river cruises, the revitalization of the Danshui River, “Project: A Pastoral City,” a checkerboard-inspired bike lane network and others, have improved the city environment and cityscape, making Taipei an even more inhabitable city with a sustainable future.

The city has consistently shined in a wide spectrum of performance indicators. In July, 2016, "Global Views Monthly" magazine released a survey on the competitiveness of Taiwan's local administrations. Across the board, the City of Taipei continued its position at the top. Across nine categories, Taipei City ranked top in five of them: "economy and employment prospects," "educat ion and cu l tu re , " "env i ronmenta l stewardship and quality," "health care services," and "local finances." These recognitions attest to Taipei's competitiveness. This vibrant city boasts an extraordinary competitive edge, thanks to the Central Government's commitment to a free-trade economic policy. The future continues to bode well for Taipei as she shines in the international arena as a super city.

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Taipei is a city that blends multiple cultures, and we are in the process of establishing a sustainable city landscape, rich ecology, and broad social networks. In order to build a bridge between the government and citizens, we have refocused on the aesthetics of Taipei City and begun to respond to the needs of the people that live here. Taipei City Government (TCG) is gradually creating a city development network, and working to achieve the urban vision of migration and creation of a more livable environment.

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Guiding Space Transformation

Part 1

1. Megalopolis DevelopmentTCG has created a “Megalopolis” based on

the idea of one-hour travelling time to and from Taipei. Therefore, this circle includes Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung City, Taoyuan City, and Yilan County. We have made use of a method that focuses on where we can solve issues, and we have worked to gradually develop consensus and establish collaboration mechanisms that involve all the counties and cities that sit within this circle. Our goal is to solve the problems of regional development and drive the prosperity of the surrounding counties and cities.

In establishing megalopolis collaboration mechanisms, TCG initially adopted unilateral methods, and then moved to multilateral methods. We gradually invited more and more counties and cities within the capital circle to collaborate with us, and currently TCG follows the Taipei City-New Taipei City collaboration method. We have established the “Taipei and New Taipei City Collaboration Exchange Platform,” and in addition we have established a partnership with Keelung City, Yilan County, and Taoyuan City. We have made use of the “Taipei-Keelung Forum,” “Taipei-

Yilan Forum,” and “Taipei-Taoyuan Forum” to implement and promote related works.

TCG had used the megalopolis collaboration topic as a guiding principle, and in 2016, we conducted three capital circle forums. On May 10 2016, we held the “The Megalopolis Forum: Megalopolis MRT resource integration and redevelopment;” on June 20 2016, we held “The Megalopolis Forum: Five major river flood prevention and water resource use examples from Northern Taiwan;” and on August 4 2016

we conducted “The Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan and Keelung Hazard Prevention Living Circle Main Seminar.” By creating dialogue before the meeting and during the meeting, we gathered opinions from all parties involved and discussed methods of improvement. We also brought together common topics where there was consensus between counties and cities on the direction of development. With regards to collaboration between counties and cities’ in 2016, the “Taipei City and New Taipei City Collaboration Exchange Platform” held one mayoral meeting and two deputy mayoral meetings, and the “Taipei-Keelung Forum” held four work meetings. The “Taipei-Yilan Forum” and “Taipei-Taoyuan Forum” continued to make use of their support agencies to gather the opinions of related units and come up with detailed working items that could form the foundation of future exchange and collaboration.

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The city development section is divided into five parts that encompass Taipei City’s emphasis for 2016:

(1) Transforming spaces(2) Reconstruction of city images(3) Implementation of residential fairness (4) Reinforcing building management(5) Promoting city regeneration

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2. Driving the Development of Shezi IslandDue to long-time construction restrictions in

Shezi Island, local infrastructure was insufficient, there was a lack of flood-protected land, and it was difficult to improve the living conditions of locals. Once Ko Wen-je became Taipei City Mayor, he made a pledge to loosen some of the restrictions on construction, gathered the opinions of local residents, conducted local seminar and workshops, established local workstations and government level project offices, and actively planned the future of Shezi Island. After four Taipei City Urban Planning Commission meetings on July 29, August 25, September 8, and September 29, the Shezi Island urban plan was passed after amendments on September 29 2016. On October 31 2016, the plan was submitted to the Ministry of the Interior for approval. TCG will continue to be actively involved in driving the project, and therefore Shezi Island will become a more livable and nuanced ecological community.

Amongst some of the development plans for Shezi Island are: (1) Establishing new urban development patterns(2) Building a tough and robust city(3) Nurturing a smart ecological community

(4) Creating land for reservations (5) Improving fairness for current residents(6) Developing bases for the protection of species

and ecologyAmongst some of the key campaigns to be

implemented in Shezi Island are:(1) Environmental optimization (this entails

completing basic facilities, implementing flood prevention standards which will last for 200 years, and landscaping plans)

(2) Space planning (this entails sponge cities, low impact development areas, recreational areas, central ecology parks, and green corridors)

(3) I n d u s t r i a l d e v e l o p m e n t ( t h i s e n t a i l s technological research and development, recreational agriculture, and smart agriculture)

(4) Green energy traffic (this entails TOD mass transportation guidance and planning and green transportation).

3. Overall Review of Urban Planning in Taipei CityOur top-level goal is to conduct an overall

review of the land use of each district so that land within the city can be revitalized and brought back to life. We hope that through overall citywide reviews and inspections of land use, we will be

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able solve the problems which residents may be faced with, and respond to some of the outdated land use restrictions which may exist within some districts.

This plan was first implemented as a three year and two term citywide urban planning review in 2016, and as well as encompassing conducting local information gathering, status surveys and evaluations into feasibility of development, it also makes use of regional development plans to inform local development choices. We have stipulated that all key district inspection principles should also be used as standards for urban planning, and as a reference point for any future reviews. It was also key to align the important plans promoted by TCG and local development, to implement clear district land use regulations, to boost district development, and to reach the goals set out in urban planning reviews.

4. Amending Key Requlations rigins of A end entWith the globalization of the economy, the

development of advanced technology, the rapid transformation of industrial patterns, and the popularization of mass rapid transport, city traffic patterns are constantly changing. However, the current land use district restrictions lack flexibility, which makes it difficult to accommodate the transformation needs of city development. As a result, the TCG Department of Urban Development has made an amendment by way of the “Taipei City Zoning Autonomous Act.”

ey oints of A end entThe key points of the amendment include

upgrading the flexibility of land and building used and parking space and loading bay establishment. A key point of the regulations is that they are open to rapid revision in response to industrial transformations and changes in traffic patterns. The act also offers rewards for reconstruction of old housing, thereby ensuring that the small area of old housing can be reconstructed without necessarily following the exact procedures of urban regeneration. Likewise, by creating floor area incentives, this should speed up the reconstruction of old housing within

Taipei City. We review open space floor area incentive regulations that seem inappropriate, stipulate incentives based on cumulative floor area sizes, and implement total floor area control mechanisms. We also inspect public facility and open space regulations, and create friendly pedestrian spaces where possible. We have also stipulated the required improvement timelines, and outlined possible fines for business that violate the regulations, so that the fines imposed on small businesses when they violate the regulations are proportional.

rogress of the A end entThe draft amendment was submitted to Taipei

City Council on June 9 2015. It was passed on the first reading by Taipei City Council on September 30 2015, and evaluated by the Legal Affairs Committee. The Legal Affairs Committee then reconvened after the initial evaluation on May 11, 25, June 8, and December 7. The city government withdrew the case, and the overall review was conducted with reference to the “Taipei City Zoning Autonomous Act Evaluation Report” submitted on December 7 2016. The new proposal was sent to Taipei City Council for approval. The Taipei City Council did not pass it after the third reading. TCG will continue to communicate with Taipei City Council to get the revised proposal passed after the third reading, with the hope that it may then be implemented.

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5. Promoting the Graphic Digitalization of Spatial Information Digital topographic maps are the one of

the key types of graphs used by geographic in format ion system teams and munic ipal planning. As a result, the Department of Urban Development has focused its efforts on mapping terrain area and any changes to features, as well as revising associated digital topographic maps. This will ensure maintenance of the conformity of the graphic information and the actual land. In addition, in order to enrich the historical image database of Taipei City for different time periods, as well as planning a two year cycle of establishing the newest orthophotos (aerial photographs) of the city, we have also worked together with the Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences and Aerial Survey Office, the

Forestry Bureau, the Council of Agriculture, and Executive Yuan to obtain the original historical aerial images of Taipei City. This was achieved by conducting aerial triangulation measurement and calculation, producing orthophotos, and gradually completing the work of recording and digitalizing Taipei City’s historical layout.

So that people from all walks of life can search online for the graphic information of Taipei City during different time periods, the Department of Urban Development has established the “Taipei City Historical Database Display System.” The system won the 12th Annual Golden Picture Award For Best Promotional Service from the Taiwan Geographic Information Society. In order to create a convenient process for those in need of graphic information, users are able to make of use the topographic map and numerical map supply system, and are able to log-on as Taipei City network citizens. Users are able to apply, pay the fees, and download the files online immediately. Currently, we use Web Map Tile Service technology to provide map tile services related to the Taipei City graphic information. This allows all agencies within TCG, as well as citizens, to obtain the newest and most accurate digital graphic information of Taiwan online.

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Remolding the City Image

Part 2

1. Molding the Taipei East GatewayIn 2015, TCG presented their Taipei East

Gateway Explanatory Plan. They integrated the original five major centers of Nangang into the overall living environment, and developed seven ideas to create the new vision of Eastern Taipei:(1) Reinforcing traffic hubs(2) Creating national biotechnology corridors(3) Nurturing popular music and art creation

industries(4) Building software and exhibition industry

corridors(5) Promoting overall cross district re-planning

and urban renewal (6) Building public housing communities(7) Improving public environments

On October 3 2015, Mayor Ko Wen-Je led the TCG team to Nangang and held an outdoor explanatory seminar. He promised to get started on the overall review of Nangang District Urban Plan, and presented this publicly on August 29 2016. Features of this plan to be submitted to Taipei City and Ministry of Interior Urban Planning Commission for evaluation are:(1) Designating land use control for five major

centers(2) Sketching three areas of government-led

urban regeneration, in order to cooperate with the five major centers and urban regeneration

(3) C re a t i n g 1 3 b a s e s t h a t w i l l p ro v i d e appropriate housing in line with the increase of employment opportunities in such regions

in the future, so that young people might be able to start businesses and live in Nangang District, thereby reducing the costs of the commute

(4) Transforming four old housing settlements into industrial life experiment designated areas

(5) Constructing a 5km 3D communications system and included it under design control items

(6) Constructing five disaster prevention and ecological conservation corridors, and including them within the city control

(7) Inspect ing unused publ ic fac i l i t ies in coordination with policy needs or opportunity use reviewsThe East Gateway Explanatory Plan is a four-

year investment by the TCG, and contains 23 sub-items. Over eight years a total investment of over NT$150 billion has been made, and it has been integrated with the Nangang District Urban Plan overall review. It uses urban planning control to

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identify strategic regions and related regulations to promote orderly regional development.

2. Creating the West Gateway Over the past three decades, large-scale

public works developments surrounding the Taipei Main Station have made the vicinity less welcoming to pedestrians, tourists, and vehicular traffic. Mayor Ko’s team hopes to remodel this station so that it represents a city gateway, thereby making it the West Gateway of Taipei City within two years. At the same time, it is hoped that some of the problems caused by nearby construction work in the area will be cleared as soon as possible. With A1 station of the Airport MRT to begin service soon, it is estimated the number of people going into and out of Taipei Main Station will increase from 500,000 to 700,000. In order to impress tourists when they first enter Taipei

City, we actively came up with the West Gateway Explanatory Plan, in order to create a fresh capital gateway image.

The West Gateway Explanatory Plan first focused on Taipei Main Station and its surrounding area as the ini t ial target for improvement of the city gateway. With the dismantling of Zhongxiao Bridge elevated access road, we were successful in adjusting road patterns and public transportation traffic flows. By coordinating this with the plan for presenting Beimen City Square in a new light, we expanded the range of pedestrian walkways and the size of square itself, and also widened the southern sidewalk of Zhongxiao West Road. We also improved overall traffic flows and improved the pedestrian walking environment so as to increase public open spaces near the bus station. This should also have the effect of further introducing diverse creative industries and citizen activities to the space.

3. Remolding the Overall CityscapeFrom 2015 to 2016, Department of Urban

Development conducted the “2015 Taipei City Environmental Landscaping Counseling Plan.” The scope of the work not only included city feature evaluations, but it also analyzed topics related to Taipei City landscape, included expert and academic seminars, and led to the development of related activities for public

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participation. The main workflow focused on historic sites (including Longshan Temple, Zhishanyan, CKS Memorial Hall, SYS Memorial Hall, and Beimen) and public urban regeneration areas (including Taipei Aikihabara and Airport Gateway Military Bases). We devised the city design principles, and established patterns and regulations for widths of covered walkways. Some of the results have been included in the urban planning process. Upon implementation, we feel that we will be able to further control the areas designated as city environment spaces, and at the same time will be able to reconstruct the overall city landscape.

Implementing Residential Fairness

Part 3

1. Promoting Public Housing onstr cting ic o singTo ensure citizens are able to afford housing

in Taipei City, the government will provide a large amount of land and labor to help achieve this target. The target is construction of 20,000 housing units within four years, with the long-term target being 50,000 housing units. The concept of mixed housing in the public housing areas in Taipei City specifically targets renters, young people, students, working people, and disadvantaged households. In the future, 60% of

the housing will be rented by young households, 30% by disadvantaged households, and 10% will be dedicated to experimental and home care households.

Currently a large amount of land and labor is being invested in achieving short-term goals, and we are making use of diverse methods to increase public housing. This includes renewal and reconstruction of old public apartments, public land construction, and provision of city-owned land for urban renewal, public urban planning, and joint development. The goal is to give all the administrative district of the city a certain designated amount of public housing.

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In o rder to so l ic i t pub l ic op in ion and communicate with local residents, in February 2016, the Department of Urban Development started holding public housing hearings. By October 12 2016, we had conducted 29 public hearings. We listened to the concerns of residents who live nearby and came up with improvement strategies. This included the review of appropriate development capacity of publ ic housing, enhancing and improving mass transit shuttle services, and improving pedestrian spaces.

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units within four years. We have declared our intent to build six exemplar public housing and smart communities. With an additional 3-5% addition to the construction budget, we plan to establish smart facilities. This includes facilities at Nangang District Dongming Public Housing, Datong District Minglun Public Housing, and Wanhua District Youth Camp Ground. Nangang District Dongming Public Housing is the first public housing project where TCG wants to implement the concept of smart community. As of 2015, we completed the procurement process, and this is currently under construction. Bids for construction contracts in other locations will be accepted from September 2016 onwards.

Through the application of smart technology, public housing allows residents to have a safe, healthy, comfortable, and convenient environment, where they are also able to receive immediate and comprehensive healthcare. We have aimed to create a high quality living environment, and when it comes to architectural planning, we have integrated architectural aesthetics, public art, smart green buildings, and combined this with Taiwan’s ICT related industrial capabilities to create a new era of smart public housing. In addition, in response to climate change, energy exhaustion, and an aging society, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-Je has instructed that all the public housing owned by TCG will cooperate with related smart technology facilities, and should be fully upgraded to smart communities in order to fully realize the four major goals declared by the mayor of residential fairness, implementation of city aesthetics, developing smart industrial experiment areas, and creating a new way of living.

reen B i dingsIn order for the environment of Taipei City

to take a step closer to its goals of achieving sustainable development, TCG has revised regulations and stipulated relevant supporting measures. We have increased the greening of new building roofs, and for current buildings we have implemented green roof and green energy exemplar community plans which help to evaluate and subsidize improvement work costs. We have added green roofs on to some existing buildings,

and these two methods of regulat ing and rewarding can effectively upgrade the greening of building roofs in Taipei City.

TCG has revised the Taipei Green Building Self-Government Ordinance , demanding that the new building’s complete greening on 50% of their roof area. We put into action the subsidy plan for the greening of current building roofs, and in 2016, a total of eight communities applied for subsidies. Kingswin Building has been completed, and is now applying for completion appropriation. In 2016, the subsidy budget was estimated to be approximately NT $6.25 million. We hope to upgrade the greening ratios of new and current buildings, so that Taipei City can have green city gardens everywhere.

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TCG offers rent subsidies, in order to help citizens improve their living environment. The contents are as follow:

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subsidies assistance, TCG not only cooperates with Ministry of Inter ior to conduct rental subsidization, but there is also an additional rental subsidization plan in place. If you are qualified, you can receive the subsidy. There is no limit to the number of households that may be subsidized. In the interests of fairness, since 2015, the subsidies have been divided

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into different levels. Households with an income lower than 20 quantiles (lower than NT$880,000) each month receive NT$5,000 dollars in subsidy payments, and households with an income lower than 40 quantiles (lower than NT$1,260,000) each month receive NT$3,000 in subsidy payments. We also encourage childbirth and care for low-income families in Taipei City. Families with three or more underage children or with low income receive an additional subsidy of NT$1,000, up to a maximum of NT$7,000 dollars.

B o nco e ent S sidiesOther than the housing rent subsidies

mentioned above, we also give an additional subsidy of 1,500 dollars to low-income families. In the past three years, we have subsidized approximately 1,500 households on average.

3. Establishing a Public Housing Dedicated Organization sta ishing a o sing Ad inistration Service

TCG’s goal of building public housing is 20,000 units within a four-year period and 50,000 units within an eight-year period. Currently the three sections for which the Department of Urban Development is responsible are related to housing. In response to the larger amount of shared living and workspaces expected in the future, TCG hopes to establish a housing service that will achieve the following goals: A. Speed up the process of promoting public

housing policies and increase construction and the application of relevant labor so as to reach the goal of construction.

B. Upgrade the eff ic iency of serv ices by undertaking living/work space analysis

C. Establish a public housing management corporation to adjust and manage labor sta ishing a ic o sing Management Corporation

The public housing being planned by TCG will provide diverse services, with some of the areas that we plan to incorporate being smart management, and integration with social welfare measures like babysitting and daycare. Previously there were approximately 60 people working at the Department of Urban Development managing over 5,000 rented public housing units. Administrative and inspection was at full capacity, and it was clear that the public housing to be built in Taipei would require property management agencies to provide on-si te management services. With the increase of contract bids, we attempted to add labor to help manage the process, however we were restricted in the amount we were able to expand. If we continue to adopt the case-by-case method that we use at the moment, lack of manpower could cause a difference in service quality in future.

In response, TCG established the “Taipei City Public Housing Management Maintenance Corporation” (Abbreviated to Public Housing Management Corporation) to provide uniform management services to TCG public housing. The purpose of establishing the public housing management corporation is to cope with the increase of public housing expected in the future, as well as to provide diverse, smart social welfare services. We also focus on providing consistent management service standards. Through the establishment of the public housing corporation, we hope to exhibit economy of scale benefits with regards to large-scale public housing management. At the same time, through the more flexible system, we can increase public housing management efficiency, and become the leader in the field of professional public housing management within this country.

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4. Guangci Community Redevelopment PlanThe Guangci Community Redevelopment Plan

base is approximately 6.4 hectares. On April 15, the urban plan was announced as a designated special-use area. Among the items included within the plan are:(1) Social welfare facilities (Department of Social

Welfare)(2) Intermediate facilities (Department of Health)(3) Administration center (Department of Civil

Affairs, Xinyi District Office, Central Election Commission, and National Taxation Bureau

(4) Libraries (Department of Education)(5) Mid-sized bus dispatch stat ion (Public

Transportation office)(6) Fude Precinct (Police Department)(7) 1,562 public housing units (Department of

Urban Development).

The project’s estimated time for completion is 2021.

The statutory floor area ratio for the project is 350%. In order to avoid over-development that affects the surrounding businesses, we only used up 300% of the ratio for planning. As for the open spaces, we reserved band shaped open spaces and squares according to the urban plan. On the north side, we reserved 1.35 hectares of open space, on the south side, we reserved 1.79 hectares of open space. In total this is larger than the current area of Guangci Park, which is 1.61 hectares. According to the plan, the open area will be wide and friendly. The whole area will introduce smart architecture facilities, and a smart community will be constructed.

Reinforcing Building Management

Part 4

1. Protecting Public SafetyTo mainta in publ ic safe ty in bus iness

establishments across Taipei City, relevant authorities have formed an investigation task force to target crowd-gathering hot spots and conduct random unannounced spot inspections on building public safety and fire safety. In order to provide everyone with a safer environment we will implement a building public safety inspection and report system.

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The spot checks are regularly performed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in two shifts: in the afternoon and at night. The TCG Deputy Secretary-General, counselors or consultants may request the Department of Government Ethics, the Research, Development and Evaluation Commiss ion or Ta ipei Ci ty Publ ic Safety Investigation Task Force conduct spot checks.

The project was initiated in May 2011, and a total of 919 locations had been checked without warning for public safety as of 2016. In terms of fire safety, 767 locations were in compliance, 52 were not, and 116 were not in business. As for building management, 738 were in compliance, 81 were not, and 116 were not in business. The businesses that did not comply will be on probation until they make improvements.

2. Clamping Down on Illegal BuildingsTo implement sound building management

and to effectively eradicate any illegal add-ons to buildings, the "Measures for Taipei City Illegal Building Stamp Out" were put in force. After September 1, 2015 it has become necessary for a "Legal Building Structure" certificate to be prepared by a practicing architect, and this must be presented upon registering home ownership or ownership transfer. The certificate primarily targets inspection of building parts with exclusive ownership and common areas of agreed private use. The five main items for inspection are demolition and extension of balcony walls, added windows or anti-theft window bars (except for fall safety features), illegal mezzanines,

illegal horizontal or vertical construction, illegal construction on a common terrace of agreed private use. Failure to enclose this certificate of proof upon ownership registration will result in a notification by the land administration authorities to the city’s Construction Management Office, which will dispatch inspectors to check up on the building. This will help to counter people's mind-set of “getting away with it,” and should help to stamp out new illegal construction, as well as maintain public safety.

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3. Promoting Barrier-Free Access With the increase of the aging population,

Taipei City is gradually becoming an aging society. As the capital of Taiwan, since 1995, TCG has actively promoted a barrier-free living environment in order to improve barrier-free facilities, upgrade the convenience of people with disabilities when using public facilities, encourage disadvantaged groups to participate in social events, create a livable environment, and establish a friendly city that provides people with disabilities with a barrier-free environment.

Regarding the current public buildings of Taipei City, in 2013, we stipulated the public building barrier-free equipment and facility staging classification (5th and 6th terms) improvement execution plan. We inspected H-2 type buildings, collective residential buildings, B-3 type buildings (Restaurants) and B-4 type buildings (Hotels). In 2016, we continued our inspections.

4. Building Site Support Design and Building Permit Evaluation SystemS ince 2009 , Ta ipe i C i t y Cons t ruc t ion

Management Office has begun doing research

and actively building an information application environment, along with all the associated convenience measures. With standardized building permit examination, we reconsidered the construction application processes. Through the application control platform, land use management database, and GIS, designers and architects can immediately understand the development restrictions of land in Taipei City according to their design projects, related city plans, and architectural regulations. According to the inspection items selected by the design architects, we provided administrative inspection reports and we can immediately understand the possible problems of regulations on future permit examination. We are also able to revise them during the planning and designing stages. Through regression analysis, we can analyze

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the common deficiencies found in administrative inspections and technical spot checks. In the future, we will establish a statistical database of construction management as the backup for supporting and designing smart systems, provide supporting information before permits are applied for to avoid deficiencies, and gradually promote the simplification of construction permit evaluation procedures. We will also apply this to the actual online evaluation of construction permit applications. The related functions include the pre-planning for permit applications, E-Submit, E-Delivery, and E-Check. Through this, the Taipei Paperless Cloud Service System was born. We are gradually reaching the goal of conserving energy, reducing carbon usage, and achieving the goals of developing a smart city in the process.

Promoting Urban Regeneration

Part 5

1. Promoting Government-led Urban Regeneration ProjectsIn order to break through the difficulties of

current urban planning, TCG announced that 2016 is the First Year of Taipei City Public Urban Planning. We began with executing The Act Governing Urban Regeneration in Taipei City. The 8+2 Flagship Plan was selected. There are four types of public urban planning that come under this: full course type, half type, counseling and guidance type, and demolition assistance type. We focused on traffic hub construction, drove the transformation of industries, adjusted regional functions, rebuilt public facil it ies, provided public housing, reinforced city hazard prevention and rescue preparation abilities, revitalized monument and cultural landscape preservation, sped up industrial innovation in key areas of Taipei City urban regeneration, channeled government and private investment, created employment opportunities, provided public housing and public construction, improved regional traffic environment, brought regeneration energy to Taipei City, and ultimately upgraded the competitiveness of the city.

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regeneration mission, formulated the Taipei City Urban Renewal Negotiation SOP, stipulated volume reward items, upgraded the consistency of evaluations, and assisted with the promotion of urban planning businesses.

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We upgraded the efficiency of evaluations, promoted classifications, and established special teams to handle disputed cases. We launched the “Urban Regeneration 168 Project,” assisted with the promotion of 100% consent and no dispute cases, and promoted paperless urban planning evaluations. This is expected to save us 45 million sheets of paper per year.

Assisting ith rivate enovation and Maintenance

In order to improve living quality and increase urban public safety, TCG is actively promoting renovation and maintenance works. This policy not only can help to beautify the façade of buildings, but through the improvement of building functions it will help to prolong their life cycles, and help to achieve the goal of sustainable environmental protection.

Since 2006, TCG has continued to promote Urban Regeneration Renovation and Maintenance Subsidies. In 2010, we added buildings of seven stories or lower to the list of eligible buildings. In 2014, it was adjusted to assist with mid and low rise buildings, added elevators as an eligible criteria, and outlines the process of providing checkups to old housing. In 2016, in line with old housing health checkups, we added subsidy applications for reinforcements of earthquake-proof structures. We hope to remind people to pay attention to the renovation and maintenance of old buildings. Some of the statistics related to renovation and maintenance over the years are: of

175 applications, 95 were approved as eligible for subsidies, with 29 being approved. The statistics of adding elevators: of 51 applications, 30 were approved for being eligible for subsidies, and five were approved.

3. Speeding up Regional Regeneration hong heng and anh a evivaThe Wanhua area was one of the first areas

to be developed in the Taipei Basin. It was once prosperous, but as urban development headed eastward, it has declined gradually. Currently, this district is facing the problems of lack of traffic construction, poor living quality, lack of basic construction, lack of competitiveness of traditional industries, and the increase in the numbers of socially disadvantaged inhabitants. With the MRT Wanda Line opening soon, there is a real opportunity for a revival of this area.

One of the main concerns is reviving the surrounding areas of the MRT Wanda Line. The Wanda Line is the catalyst, and public urban renewal is the means. This will give new features to the long-declining South Airport Housing area. We will provide public housing through structural public construction, market reconstruction, promotion of traditional industry transformation, upgrading to industr ia l compet i t iveness, remolding of the local riverside landscape, and through further establishing urban hazard prevention abilities. Furthermore, establishing r an egeneration ro ect process

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local communication bridges will encourage people to participate.

atong egeneration anDadaocheng and Dalongtong were the first

areas of Datong District to be developed. Land and sea trade brought prosperity. However, due the declining functions of transportation, c i ty development heading eastward, and industrial change, the Datong old built-up area’s development has slowed down. There is a need for urban functions and quality to be improved, and guidance of overall urban regeneration plans are needed. We need to revitalize traditional industries and cultural and historical streets, aim for transformation of basic construction, develop regional culture tourism, and make better use of water coast landscape resources. This will help to address the issues locals hope the government will hear and take action on.

The main focus is to integrate the abundance of industry, traffic, cultural, historical, and creative resources. Through public urban planning, we will provide public housing. We will also consider the redevelopment of Jian-Cheng Circle and promote the topics of market reconstruction and renewal, improve regional environment quality, reinforce old community functions, use riverside recreational and green spaces, develop people-oriented transport, revitalize traditional industries, and introduce a youth creativity atmosphere. Through cultural tourism and unique commercial circle integrated marketing, we will remold the context of

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local development. In the future, we will continue to communicate through the establishment of community planning workshops, and gather the opinions of citizens so as to gradually realize the vision of the regeneration plan.

Shi in egenerationShilin is facing the problems of stagnation of

urban planning in the old district, lack of public housing, and excessive tourism development that has severely burdened the transport system, leaving large areas of old industrial private land left idle and not actively developed through urban renewal. A plan is needed to revitalize this area. TCG came up with an initial plan that integrated resources, space development strategies, cultural tourism, green transport construction, water resource preparation, and industrial development planning. We conducted overall planning, budgeting, and scheduling. Through cross sectional resource integration and work

distribution, we are gradually turning Shilin into a livable district with cultural charisma, economic abilities, international tourism, and abundant ecology.

Beito egenerationThe Beitou district is the origin of hot spring

culture and industrial development in Northern Taiwan. It has scenic resources, hot springs, and cultural attractions such as Yangmingshan National Park, Thermal Valley, Beitou Library, Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Xinbeitou Station, and Guandu Plain. They have become important scenic spots in Taipei City. We have taken into consideration the fact that Taipei City is becoming an aging society, and hope that through the livable environment formed by the mountains, water, greenery, and cultural landscapes of

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Beitou, we can realize the vision of slow and happy living in a “new” Beitou.

Through the Beitou Regeneration Plan, Taipei City guided Beitou in the redevelopment process, established the slow living, happiness, new Beitou concept, and came up with seven ideas. These include:A. Creating a health care base B. Developing Beitou hot spring tourismC. Developing Beitou Shilin Technology ParkD. U n d e r t a k i n g l a n d re v i t a l i z a t i o n a n d

developmentE. Developing plans for public housing and

Beitou Ecological MuseumF. Creating friendly transportG. Making use of the garden city/park green land

concept.

Through open discussions between TCG and civil participation groups, we have worked with citizens to collectively create the new vision of Beitou, and provide an excellent living environment for the future.

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Wenshan Development Strategic Plan focused on the four aspects of public construction, i n d u s t r i a l d e v e l o p m e n t , e n v i ro n m e n t a l improvement, and land use. Through the improvement of drainage transport, park facilities, and other basic facilities and local landscape, it has boosted the recreational development and ecological preservation in the San Mao region (Maokong, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo). Through public housing and underused land transformation and redevelopment in the district, we will promote local prosperity and provide excellent housing and public facilities, in order to achieve the goals of livable, recreational, friendly, and ecological preservation. The key points of the plan include:A. Improvement of water drainingB. Park reconstructionC. Transport improvementD. San Mao PlanE. Public cemetery removalF. Urban planning overall reviewG. Public housingH. Health and welfare facilities

The bureaus and departments will execute these plans according to budgeted amounts.

ConclusionTCG is actively promoting city regeneration,

public housing, maintaining citizen safety, and creating a communication and cooperation platform with citizens. In order to create a quality living space and livable sustainable city, other than driving actual city development and environmental construction, we should be more actively involved in creating an atmosphere conducive to good living and appreciation of the city’s history, thus giving new meanings and characteristics to Taipei City.

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• Create recreational environm ents for all ages

• Creating ecological reservations

• R einforcing the local flood prevention functions

• R evitalize com m unity and environm ent harm onies

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• Satisfying regional healthcare needs

• Providing com plete social welfare functions

• Provision is m ade for the aged until their death, the adults are given em ploym ent, and the young enabled to grow up.

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• Adding 2 flood detention pools, and 2 drainage diversion constructions

• Proving people with recreational spaces

• Providing public housings with 2240 households

• Approximately 15 hectares of 4 park renewals

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environm ents

• Creating annual production value of 1 billion

• Annual consumers of 3.5 million• Providing ecologically unique

theme Parking

• 2 public facility lands reuse, and 3 riverside regeneration bases• Providing and promoting experiment education areas, hazard prevention bases, and long term care services

• Adding 5 social welfare regions, including Wanlong, Dongying District Social Welfare Land of 9183 squared metersCare for 237 elderly people and disabled people. Community nannies can take care of 80 infants

• Relieving access traffic of Xinhai Tunnel

• 8 km traffic improvement of neighborhood

• Increasing 1282 parking spaces

• Adding 22 YOUBIKE stations

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The D epartment of Economic D evelopment of Taipei City Government has actively taken measures to create an excellent investment environment that attracts enterprise, and has established incentives, subsidies, and industrial assistance measures to encourage innovat ion and entrepreneurship. Taipei Ci ty Government has also promoted high-tech industry and made an effort to improve the facilities and organization of traditional markets to provide high-q uality services to its citizens. In addition, the D epartment of F inance, Taipei City Government is actively working to improve the efficiency of the city’ s finances, promoting the rationalization of the tax structure, and strengthening Alcohol and Tobacco Inspection to protect citizens’ health.

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Overview of Industrial and Commercial Development

Part 1

Industry in Taipei City is divided into urban light industry, urban service oriented industry, and high-tech or technology-intensive industry. Tertiary industries comprise the bulk of Taipei’s industrial structure. In terms of capital size, most businesses are small and medium enterprises. Thus, Taipei's industry is characterized by a combination of small- to medium-sized industrial, commercial, financial and service-oriented businesses.

1. Overview of Industrial Development in TaipeiAs of the end of 2016, there were 1,130 legally

registered factories in Taipei. Their distribution by industry type and administrative district are as follows:

Computer, Electronic and Optical Products156, 13.81%

Other Types of Manufacturing 347, 30.71％

Metal Products139, 12.30％

Printing and Data Storage

Media and Reproduction127, 11.24％

Food Products123, 10.88％

Machinery and Equipment 97,

8.58％

Electrical Equipment 81,

7.17％

Electronic Parts and Components 60, 5.31％

Daan District 2, 0.18%

Wenshan District 8, 0.71%Shongshan District 5, 0.44%

Zhongshan District 5, 0.44%

Xinyi District 12, 1.06%

Zhongzheng District 13, 1.15%

Datong District 51, 4.51%

Wanhua District 71, 6.28%

Beitou District 82, 7.26%

Shilin District 138, 12.21%

Nangang District 303, 26.81%

Neihu District 440, 38.94%

In order to cope wi th changes in the international trade and industry environment, Taipei City Government has taken multiple measures to facilitate the economic development of the city and increase its competitiveness, i n c l u d i n g c r e a t i n g e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p opportunities through resource integration, helping new enterprises develop their businesses, encouraging cooperation among entrepreneurs, enhancing business incubation, stimulating consumption, facilitating investment, expanding the export market and assisting industrial improvement and t ransformation. These measures are designed to turn Taipei into an international commercial city with stable industrial development and innovative energy.

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Figure 1 Statistics of Manufacturers by Industry Type in Taipei

Figure 2 Number of Manufacturers by Administrative District in Taipei

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I n du stry, Com m erce, an d F in an ce

Table 1. Statistics of Businesses and Companies Registered in Taipei (by Industry Type)

Industry Type Number of Businesses Percentage (%) Number of Companies Percentage (%)

Total 56,430 100 175,517 100

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Animal

Husbandry192 0.34 2,564 1.46

Mining and Quarrying 3 0.01 449 0.26

Manufacturing 555 0.98 28,856 16.44

Electricity and Gas Supply 7 0.01 597 0.34

Water Supply and Remediation Activities 117 0.21 527 0.30

Construction 2,099 3.72 20,903 11.91

Wholesale and Retail Trade 28,789 51.02 39,647 22.59

Transportation and Storage 5,319 9.43 5,319 3.03

Accommodation and Food Service Activities 8,400 14.89 1,618 0.92

Information and Communication 697 1.24 9,721 5.54

Financial and Insurance Activities 372 0.66 17,447 9.94

Real Estate Activities 214 0.38 8,294 4.73

Professional, Scientific and Technical

Activities 1,688 2.99 23,441 13.36

Support Service Activities 1,178 2.09 4,297 2.45

Public Administration and Defense;

Compulsory Social Security

- 0.00 32 0.02

Education 41 0.07 121 0.07

Human Health and Social Work Activities - 0.00 4 0.00

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1,995 3.54 641 0.37

Other Service Activities 4,764 8.44 3,909 2.23

Not Categorized - 0.00 7,130 4.06

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Meeting between Angel Investors and New Entrepreneurs for Matchmaking and Exchange

Table 2. Statistics of Businesses and Companies Registered in Taipei (by Administrative District)

District Total SongshanDistrict

XinyiDistrict

DaanDistrict

ZhongshanDistrict

ZhongzhengDistrict

DatongDistrict

WanhuaDistrict

WenshanDistrict

NangangDistrict

NeihuDistrict

ShilinDistrict

BeitouDistrict Other

Number of Businesses 56,430 6,072 4,082 6,965 7,651 4,401 4,172 5,684 3,390 1,952 3,980 4,412 3,669 -

Percentage (%) 100 10.76 7.23 12.34 13.56 7.80 7.39 10.07 6.01 3.46 7.05 7.82 6.50 0

Number of Companies 175,517 21,187 16,366 29,040 35,827 15,178 12,280 6,901 5,007 4,777 14,753 9,016 5,185 -

Percentage (%) 100 12.07 9.32 16.55 20.41 8.65 7.00 3.93 2.85 2.72 8.41 5.14 2.95 0

2. Overview of Commercial Development in TaipeiAs of December 31, 2016, a total of 56,430

businesses and 175,517 companies were registered in Taipei, giving a total of 231,947 enterprises. Their distribution by industry type and administrative district are as shown in Table 1 and Table 2.

Encouraging Investment and Guiding Industry

Part 2

1. Encouraging Innovative Entrepreneurship and Giving Loans he Mechanis of aipei s nd stria Development Grants and Subsidies

In order to encourage innovat ion and investment, the Taipei City Government enacted the “Taipei Municipal Self-Government Ordinance for Industrial Development” on September 8, 2010. From then to the end of December, 2016, a total of 2,040 applications for grants and subsidies had been received and 919 of them approved, amounting to NT$994,047,103.

In 2015, an angel investor incubation subsidy was added to support new private businesses registered in Taipei City for less than three years and new entrepreneurial teams with private capital. As of the end of December 2016, a total of five applications had been approved and NT$ 10.5 million in subsidies granted. A total of 17 new businesses are expected to attract angel investments of 155 million. (2) Startup@Taipei Program

T h e “ S t a r t u p @ Ta i p e i P r o g r a m ” w a s implemented to enhance entrepreneurship in Taipei. To improve start-up services in 2016, the “StartUp@Taipei Office” was established to provide entrepreneurs with one-stop consulting services, and a “matchmaking session for

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entrepreneurs” was arranged to increase exposure and matchmaking opportunities for start-up groups. The coaching service gives these groups more opportunities for fundraising and business cooperation, which is provided by experienced mentors, Taipei City Government also operates the StartUp@Taipei website to provide Taipei City citizens interested in starting their own businesses with integrated physical and virtual resources. It also held the “2016 International Startup Week” event, which aims to turn Taipei into a hotbed for startups.(3) Taipei City SMEs Finance Loan

ProgramTo provide SMEs with working capital, Taipei

City Government implemented the “Taipei City SMEs Finance Loan Program.” The program financed NT$3 billion of credit guarantees. By December 31 2016, the program had received a total of 3,526 applicants and approved loans totaling NT$2512.27 million for 2,992 approved enterprises.(4) Youth Start-Up Loans

To help young entrepreneurs in Taipei City raise funds for their startups, Taipei City Government provided “Youth Start-up Loans.” The program began accepting applications on April 26, 2011. By December 31, 2016, the program had received a total of 1,295 applicants and approved loans totaling NT$ 868.2 million for 1,171 approved enterprises.

2. Creating Business Opportunities by Attracting Business and InvestmentIn order to attract business and investments,

Taipei City Government launched a program for international exchange of innovation and entrepreneurship, facilitating cooperation and exchange between entrepreneurial teams in Taipei as well as international teams. Moreover, the Industrial Human Resource Investment Plan, which facilitated foreign investments of US$ 5,467 million, was also implemented to help businesses in Taipei City connect with international markets. The government also provided a platform for overseas buyers and Taipei-based suppliers

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Winners of 2016 Taipei Biotech Awards

through the implementation of the “Trade and Market Expansion Plan”, creating US$57.66 million worth of business opportunities.

3. Support for Development of the Technology Industry

(1) Repeating the Success of Neihu Technology Park

Neihu Technology Park became the first industr ial park in an urban area. In order to replicate the Park’s success, Taipei City Government has provided the same benefits as provided to those within the Park to businesses which choose to operate in an industrial and commercial area of the Neihu 5th Redevelopment Zone, Dawan South Section Industrial Zone, Luzhouli Industrial zone and Xiaoyuan Industrial zone. It is hoped that this will lead to the formation of industry clusters. (2) Implementation of Neihu Technology

Park 2.0 ProjectIn the era of internet technology, soft skills will

become a key competitive edge. In order to cope with current industry developments and provide

a more convenient environment, Taipei City Government has implemented Neihu Technology Park 2.0 Project to drive regional development by providing innovative businesses with municipal land and solid infrastructure within the Park. Taipei City Government also plans to attract various businesses and create a more convenient living environment inside the Park. (3) Planning and Development of Land

for a Support Facility in the Neihu Technology Park

The Park has 17,542.31 square meters of land for facilities supporting businesses in the Neihu Technology Park (1.5 hectares of it is for facilities supporting businesses, and 0.2 hectare of it is for public facilities). About 70,000 square meters of floor area is expected to be made available for development according to the Act for Promotion of Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects. Leaseholds are set at 50 years, while the rent is calculated according to reported land values, which increases 6% every three years. According to the estimates, NT$2.77 billion will be collected in rent, and the royalties collected for development and operation rights will amount to NT$897 million.

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(4) Developing the Biotechnology Industry

In order to demonstrate the value created by academic research and recognize important achievements resulting from cooperation between academia and business in biotechnology, Taipei City Government presented the “2016 Taipei Biotech Awards” to reward biotechnology companies and their associated research registered in our country for their efforts. The award ceremony and presentation event were held on July 22, and a total of 15 successful biotech enterprises and research institutions received grants that totaled NT$5.8 million. Furthermore, about 60% of participating businesses and venture capital firms made initial investment evaluations on award-winning enterprises.

In order to demonstrate the fruits of Taipei City Government’s efforts to drive biotech industry development, and to provide an opportunity for domestic government agencies and research organizations in the biotech field to share their experiences and learn from each other, sixteen accomplished biotech organizations were invited to organize a “Taipei Biotech Exhibition” and participate in the “2016 Bio Taiwan” event from July 21 to July 24. During the event, 605 leading domestic and international firms exhibited at the event for a total of 1,305 booth spaces. The event attracted 100,786 visits from biotechnology professionals.

4. Enabling the Growth of the Design IndustryThe Department of Economic Development

of Taipei City Government launched the “Taipei Industrial Design Award” in 2008, was renamed in 2012 to the “Taipei International Design Award.” In 2016, this award was recognized and certified by three international design associations: the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID), the International Council of Design, and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). In 2016 the award attracted 4,322 designs from 59 countries, including 1,225 industrial design pieces, 2,711 visual communication design pieces and 386

2016 Taiwan Bio-tech Month - Taipei Biotech Exhibition

“Taipei International Design Award” – International Design Forum

public space design pieces. International entries comprised about 72% of the total.

5. Marketing Feature Industries(1) Urban Theme Marketing

A. The 2016 Taipei Lunar New Year FestivalThe 2016 Taipei Lunar New Year Festival

featured the theme of “Celebrating Chinese New Year in New Style.” Store owners in 20 shopping districts in Taipei City worked together to give shopping streets in Taipei a New Year image by offering premium products to customers. From January 23 to February 6, over NT$1.4 billion in revenue was generated, attracting nearly 0.8 million visits.

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Life in Taipei Festival Site

The Mayor Uses Convenient Payment Service in Life in Taipei Festival

B. Plan for Taipei Shopping Districts Carnival and the Promotion of Friendly ShopsIn order to promote Taipei's characteristic

shopping districts, a street shopping carnival and promotional campaign for friendly shops were held, enhancing the brand image of these areas and giving a platform to their local specialties. The 2016 "Life in Taipei Shopping Festival - Taste Taipei" invited 108 specialist shops from 29 shopping districts in Taipei to participate in the exhibition at Promenade Square in Taipei Expo Park at Yuanshan. The event generated about 12 million sales and attracted 50,000 visits.

Mayor Ko Wen-je Gives Store Owner Chinese New Year Greeting

Shoppers Buy Groceries for Chinese New Year at Dihua Street

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(2) Promoting Feature Industries

A. Guidance for Unique Local IndustiesTo aid with the creation of Taipei fashion

brands and bring Taipei’s energy in fashion design into the international mainstream, Taipei City Government hosted fashion shows and participated in the Taipei IN Style exhibition to increase the reputation of talented designers. We chose 10 designers for the final competition and held the fashion show on September 19 2016, thereby creating a platform for Taipei’s talented designers.

Meanwhile, Taipei City Government cooperated with the Bureau Français de Taipei to introduce the Strasbourg Christmas market to Taipei. We held the 2016 Taipei Christmas Festival, which displayed traditional hand-made products and helped increase business opportunities for local industries, facilitating international business in the process.

B. Plan for the Promotion of Taipei CuisineIn order to promote Taipei cuisine, Taipei

City Government published “The Taste of Taipei Selected Restaurants" guide. In addition, 22 restaurants over half-a-century old were selected as part of the “The Best Memorable Taste in Taipei " campaign.

Taipei Ci ty Government a lso prov ided guidance for several old restaurants, restaurants which were being run by second generation owners, or restaurants which had recently opened in Taipei. We selected nine restaurants and helped

Winners of Design Awards

Apparel Incorporating the Element of Martial Art into the Design

Press Conference on Taipei Christmas FestivalGOGOGO Cuisine Experience at Old Restaurants in Taipei

them to enhance their management capabilities, as well as helped them create a brand image and new design.

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Winners of Gold Metals for Re-designed Cuisine Restaurants

Owners of Restaurants After Guided Transformation

6. Guidance for Shopping Districts

(1 )Ta ipe i C i ty Shopp ing D is t r i c t Services and Project Management Consultation Plan

In order to encourage loca l bus iness associations to organize promotional events, in

2016 Taipei City Government provided grants to 20 projects that create business opportunities for local shopping areas. It also worked to increase the competit iveness of business owners in these shopping areas, helping them to attract new customers and create new business opportunities. It achieved this by holding press conferences to praise outstanding business owners, by organizing tours to other shopping areas for learning purposes, and highlighting the local characteristics of different shopping areas. (2) Guidance and Promotion of Shopping

DistrictsIn 2016, Taipei City Government provided

coaching for shop owners in various shopping districts to help guide them on developing their businesses, integrating local resources, and cultivating their management capabilities according to their situation. The betterment of traditional industries, the refurbishment of shopping districts, and the empowerment of

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local business associations also helped them to enhance their brand image and increase publicity.

Regarding the modernization of traditional industry, Taipei City Government has undertaken several projects to revitalize Dalongdong, Datong and Bangka shopping districts, injecting new creativity to stimulate the transformation of these districts. Moreover, the Taipei City Government also launched a branding campaign for several traditional shopping districts by organizing bazars and local tours, giving the public an opportunity to discover special local stores, classic products, traditional craftsmanship and local culture.

W i t h r e s p e c t t o t r a n s f o r m a t i o n a n d improvement of shopping districts, Taipei City Government helped business owners cope with various challenges and difficulties of the modern age by improving these districts and creating business opportunities through business transformation, incubating new businesses, cross-industry cooperation, and shared business and administrative coaching and assistance. In 2016, several promotional campaigns, including the " Wandering in Maokong Passport, " Chinese Valentine’s Day tours, and tea packing activities for couples, were conducted in the Maokong shopping district as a way of presenting various aspects of tea culture. Meanwhile, e-marketing and management courses were provided to business owners in Wu Fen Pu shopping district, helping them take advantage of digital technology. Moreover, Taipei City Government also held the “Wu Fen Pu Clothing Festival and

Costume Show ” in the hope of introducing new fashions and styles.

In order to help business owners in different shopping districts develop consensus on local development, Taipei City Government facilitated cooperation between big shopping districts and small ones, and worked with business associations of different shopping districts to pass on experiences and increase association unity to increase overall competitiveness of the shopping districts. In 2016, three successful shopping districts including Beitou, Tienmu and Ximenting, were selected for a promotional campaign. These campaigns took the form of the 2016 Beitou Yukata Festival, The 8th Halloween Festival at Tienmu, and 2016 Ximenting Fun Festival. These events helped to increase the unity of business owners working within these shopping districts. Guided Tour at Dalongdong Shopping District

Stores in Datong after Coached Transformation

Bangka Shopping District– Taipei International Clothing Seminar

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Tea Packing Activity in MaokongThe Mayor and Children Promote Halloween Celebration Events at Tienmu

2016 Beitou Yukata Festival. 2016 Fun Festival at Ximenting - Cosplay Competition

Activities for hinese a entine s ay at Mao ong

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7. Marketplace Management and Mentoring

(1) Public MarketplacesIn order to enhance the operation of traditional

markets in Taipei, Taipei City Government advised business owners on how to improve their market environment. Moreover, promotional events were held and various marketing schemes were adopted to increase the number of customers, generate economic benefits and create more business opportunities.

In 2016, Taipei City Government improved the physical facilities of eight markets and provided consultation for their operations. It carried out a program of assessing the performance of public markets in the city by evaluating their self-organization and overall environment, with the aim of modernizing the operation of traditional markets. With the assistance of Taipei City Government, several markets in the city participated in the program conducted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. This program helped to improve the operation and management of traditional markets and enhance their branding and competitiveness. Two markets were given the title of “brand market” (Nanmen and Shidong Markets), while 19 markets were recognized as “premium markets.” In total, they were awarded 48 stars, an increase of 45% from 2015. The two brand markets were at the top of the list of the participating markets.

Taipei City Government subsidized purchase of dishwasher machines for the Chien Sui Feast at

Ningxia Night Market to improve food hygiene of night markets in Taipei, and the installation work was completed on December 10 2015. In 2016, dishwashers were first installed at food courts in two public traditional markets, Nanmen and Shidong. On July 2 2016, a press conference was held to announce that Shidong Market had become the first market to work with a food donation platform; vendors in the market were encouraged to donate edible food to NGOs dedicated to the welfare of disabled people, senior citizens, children and teenagers. As of the end of 2016, about 3,132 recipients had benefited from a total of 1226.95 kilograms of food donated. On December 28 2016, another press conference was held for the announcement that Nanmen Market had become the second market to work with the food donation platform run by the Social Welfare Department of Taipei City Government.

In order to revitalize municipal assets, the first floor of Xinxing Market was designed to be a compound of market and mall, while the

2016 Lohas Market Stall Award Ceremony

Installation of Dish Washing Machines at Shidong Market

Xinxing Market Becomes a Member of Youth Hostel Association

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second floor became a youth hostel, which started operation on June 18 2016. Meanwhile, Xinfu Market was renovated to accommodate the work of urban artists. The interior renovation was completed at the end of November 2016, and the trial run started at the end of 2016. In the future, the “market” will connect and work with surrounding shopping areas, featuring the local characteristics of Wanhua district to drive consumption and bring prosperity.

Taipei Traditional Market Festival, a marketing campaign of traditional markets, ran from May 14 to May 15 2016. Around 100 reputable vendors and the “World’s Best Vendor Competition” team participated in this festival, and over 10,000 people attended it. In addition, a campaign promoting food safety at certified markets in Taipei city was held at six certified markets, including Yongchun, Shidong, Huashan, Shilin, Guangfu and Andong. This was part of the implementation plan for food safety policy in these markets.

(2) Wholesale MarketsTaipei has ten agricultural product wholesale

marke ts o f fe r ing produc ts in f i ve ma jo r categories: fruit and vegetables, fish products, animal products, flowers and potted plants. The transaction volume of each category constitutes a large percentage of transactions nationally. This indicates that the greater Taipei region is an important market for all kinds of agricultural products. Moreover, the area’s pricing and public transaction mechanisms are the important backbone that supports the stable development of our national agricultural product distribution network.(3) Market Alteration Projects

Ta i p e i C i t y G o v e r n m e n t c o n d u c t e d construction work on several markets. The demolition work of Dalong Market was completed on November 30 2015, and the construction of a new market there is expected to start in March 2017 for completion in 2019. The first phase of construction work of Huannan market started on November 6 2016 and is expected to be completed by August 2019 and the second phase of construction work is expexted to be completed by March 2022. The urban design of Chenggong market was approved after a first-stage review, and the construction work there is expected to be completed by March 2021. Taipei City Government has also planned to start construction work at the Fish and First Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market after the 2018 flood control period has finished.

Financial Strategies

Part 3

1. Increase Revenue and Cut Costs

(1) Gain Greater Benefits from the Development of Municipal Properties and Continue to Implement Municipal Land Development Strategies

“The Best Stall Under Heaven” award is presented to the winners

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The Depar tment of Finance,Taipei City Government has actively developed public land via BOT (build-operate-transfer), by superficies creation, and by urbam renewal projects in order to reduce fiscal burden and revitalize public assets. Some investors reported that sharp increases in announced land value had reduced their interest in creating superficies due to high investment risks, and as a result the Taipei City Government amended “The Implementation Directions of the Creation of Superficies for City-Owned Land” in June 2016. According to the amendment, land rent is only able to increase a maximum of 6% per year. This rule will help to reduce financial unpredictability for investors when they participate in the creation of superficies. Moreover, Taipei City Government established the Municipal Office for Private Participation in Public Infrastructure on August 10 2016 to facilitate the progress of important development projects of Taipei City Government by arranging meetings between the relevant authorities and interested investors, and by managing the project implementation.

Total land rent collected in 2016 through superficies creation amounted to NT$ 1,537 million. On the other hand, the 12 Taipei City Government leading urban renewal projects, 138 participating private projects, and 27 completed urban renewal projects will not only improve the urban landscape and living environment for citizens, but also enhance municipal land utilization and generate more income for Taipei City Government. (2) Some Departments of Taipei City

Government Move to Public-Use Floors of the Taipei Twin Towers Building from December 2016

The permit for public-use floors of the Taipei Twin Towers building (with Wanhua Train Station in the basement floors of the building) was issued in November, 2016 after completion of construction. The 3rd floor to the 11th floor of the building were allocated to Taipei City Government to accommodate nearly 1,000 city government staff. In addition, the second office of the Taipei City Mayor’s office was set up here to serve

citizens from December 2016. Upon completion of all floors of the Taipei Twin Towers, the building will become an administrative and commercial complex as the remaining floors will accommodate hotels and restaurants, generating more business opportunities for local communities. (3) Reform of the Taipei City House

Tax; Rationalization of House Tax Structure

In order to rationalize Taipei City's house tax structure, Taipei City Government raised the standard unit price of new housing construction on July 1 2014. As the opening of MRT Xinlu Line and Xinyi Line drove up property prices and brought prosperity to the surrounding communities, adjustment rates of housing along certain sections of affected roads and streets were increased. Meanwhile, a 2.4% or 3.6% house tax rate was imposed in order to prevent speculation.

In order to create a reasonable tax structure for housing tax as part of our goul to create residential fairness, Taipei City Government held the “Living Justice Forum“ on September 12 2016. During the forum, the Department of Finance, Taipei City Government explained the plan for house tax structure adjustments, and this public discussion helped it to gain input the public sector, private sector, academic field and citizens concerned about house tax issues. Such information is collected and used for revisions to the plan. This plan will also form part of the basis of reassessment of standard housing prices in Taipei in 2017.

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(4) Speed up Debt Repayment and Establish Debt Servicing Funds to Reduce Interest Burden by Reducing Old Debt and Securing New Debt

In order to reach the goal of reducing debt burden, Taipei City Government allocated its budget and used other sources of income to prepay debt principal; the amount of outstanding debt dropped from NT$130.2 billion as of the end of 2015 to NT$ 116.8 billion. Meanwhile, six short-term loans at a total of NT$ 86.8 billion were

arranged during 2016 to repay matured debts, with the interest rates ranging from 0.285% to 0.52%. According to estimates, this arrangement can save over NT$ 700 million interest per year and effectively maintain the credibility of Taipei City Government.(5) Establ ish the Munic ipal Asset

Rev i t a l i za t i on Task Fo rce to Facilitate Reasonable Exploitation of Municipal Assets and Improve their Performance

The 2016 “Benchmarking Forum of Local Governance” rewarded case

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Taipei City government established the municipal asset revitalization task force on May 31 2016 to coordinate the tasks of municipal land information collection, land allocation and utilization. Three meetings were held on July 28, October 6 and November 16, respectively, to select land with development potential which needs revitalization for a new purpose, and develop municipal land revitalization and utilization policies. Taipei City Government also continued to clean up and assess municipal sites that were idle, hardly used, or had low or uneconomic utilization. It also worked to actively revitalize these municipal assets by urging different managing departments to create superficies with tenders, participate in urban renewal, integrate relevant authorities in conducting joint development, and granting leases through tenders.(6) Launch new Taipei City Collective

p a y m e n t S y s te m to Im p r o v e Payment Service

In order to reduce the costs of hardware and software for payment system deployment, amortization and maintenance, which amount to over NT$ 6 mil l ion per year, Taipei City Government engaged the Taipei Fubon Bank, the commissioned bank of the city government treasury, to deploy the Taipei City collective payment system. This has been used to process payments made by 395 departments and schools this year. The system marks a milestone when it comes to entering into a new age of e-payment, and it offers real-time processing of fund transfers and signif icant improvements in payment efficiency. (7) Upgrade “Taipei Shwoo” Website,

Make the Online Auction Platform of Second-Hand Items more User-Friendly

The Taipei City Government’s online auction platform for second-hand items“Taipei Shwoo” was redesigned and launched on February 15, 2016. It provide more convenient services by allowing users to make payments at convenience stores and apply for refunds online, while allowing

government agencies to track and process their financial data and offer e-courses.

In 2016, the Taipei City Secured Small Loans Services participated in the “Benchmarking Forum of Local Governance” held by the Talent Development Institute for Local Government under Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan. Taipei City Government gave a presentation on “Taipei Shwoo: an Internet auction site which drives energy savings and encourages second-hand goods reuse.”.As of the end of 2016, the number of website visitors had surpassed 14.69 million, and the number of members had reached over 62,000. Auctioning government organizations had reached 3,275, and a total of over 136,000 items with a total value of NT$374.95 million were traded through the site. The service has also become a source of revenue for the government and fulfills the policy of resource reuse.

2. Citizen Service Measures

(1) Enforcing Controls over Tobacco and A coho to ns re iti ens ea th

Taipei City Government conducted inspections on tobacco and alcohol retailers throughout Taipei during 2016; 125 investigations and seizures resulted in the confiscation of 1,051 packs of cigarettes, 65 cigars and 2,897.395 liters of alcohol. 90 administrative fines totaling NT$2,085,500 were issued against violators. 1,306 alchohol and tobacco businesses were subject to regular and irregular inspections, and officers were dispatched for sampling inspection. Confiscated tobacco was destroyed at the Sanzhuku Sanitary Landfill Site.(2) Providing Low-Interest Secured

Loans to C i t i zens fo r Soc ia l Assistance

The Taipei City Secured Small Loans Service has provided citizens in need of loans with a 0.68% monthly interest rate, the lowest of Taiwan’s loan industry. The number of loan cases comprised almost 50% of all loans provided by pawnshops in Taipei. Taipei City Government has granted collateralized loans with low interest rates

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to citizens since June 1 2016: 0.66% monthly interest rate for people with registered residences in Taipei and 0.65% monthly interest rate for underprivileged people with low and moderate income household. (3) Increase information transparency

th rough Ta ipe i C i t y P roper t y Management System Cloud Service

Taipei City Property Management System Cloud Service Project was launched in 2016 to provide convenient public services and increase

government data transparency by showing municipal property information with user-friendly charts and graphs, and allowing the public to access such data via a cloud service.

ConclusionIn order to address domestic economic issues

and cope with rapid changes in the industrial environment, while responding to challenges from global and regional competition, Taipei City Government has actively revised its industrial development policies to create an environment favorable for investment, stimulating economic growth and increasing the competitiveness of Taipei’s industry.

In the future, Taipei City will continue to introduce new industry policies while providing a sound business environment and better investment opportunities for the private sector. It will facilitate investments for both Chinese and Taiwanese companies, thereby enhancing its position in the world, and turning Taipei into a strategic hub for businesses in the Asia Pacific region that want to expand their business into Chinese markets.

The Department of Finance of the Taipei City Government investigates and seizes illegal alcoholic products

The Department of Finance of the Taipei City Government investigates and seizes illegal tobacco products

In addressing trends spurred by globalization and the impact of low fertility rates, the D epartment of Education of Taipei City focuses on effective learning and greater education performance in the spirit of " right to learning, and right to education." By means of creative pedagogy, reinvigorated teaching, revolutionary schooling, and differentiated instruction, the D epartment of Education promotes experimention with different methods of teaching ( " experiential education" ), and innovation to develop q uality education programs, support the building of a healthy and safe campus, adapt teaching methods to suit different student temperaments and create different avenues of learning, so as to ensure a diverse approach that provides effective education for every child.

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Quality Education Programs

Part 1

1. Higher and International Education

(1) Supporting Higher Learning Following the establishment of the College of

Municipal Administration, the University of Taipei now turns towards setting up a College of Leisure and Recreation Management. To strengthen its ties with the international education community, the university is hard at work building sisterhood with other higher learning institutes, welcoming guest scholars and supporting sports exchange programs. It also engages in exchange activities with Peking University, Kinjo University of Japan, and Charles University in the Czech Republic. (2) International Education Initiatives

The Department of Education also actively supports international exchange programs, overseas internships and externships for vocational school students, online education, massive open online courses, youth leadership conventions, team teaching by Taiwanese and

native English-speaking teachers, and financing programs for overseas studies. Moreover, the Department of Education continues with its three-tier International School Award certification mechanism to support the development of international education structures on local campuses.

2. Middle School Education Systems

(1) Promoting 12-year Basic Education Enrollment Programs

1. School Enrollments Completed In 2016, the roster of candidates eligible for

open admission to high schools in the Keelung and Taipei areas was made public on July 5, with

Interns and externs assigned to visit aviation engineering technology programs in U.S

Deputy Mayor Chen Chin-jun attended Education fair for high schools and vocational schools

With introspectiveness, progress, innovation, experiential education and sharing as its core values, the Department of Education works towards successful learning, aptitude adaptation practices, character development and a global perspective through holistic education, lifelong learning and cultural outreach to inspire a supportive milieu for continued learning throughout the city.

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Edu cation an d Effective L earn in g

a 98.4% acceptance rate. On the other hand, to encourage middle school students in Taipei City to enroll in schools near their homes and programs suitable for their aptitudes, a priority open admission scheme was added for the school year of 2016. The scheme witnessed a 93% registration rate.

2. Educat ion Fair for High Schools and Vocational Schools To boost public awareness and provide

effective support for adaptive learning, the "12-Year Basic Education in Taipei City: Special Report" was printed for distribution in 2016. In addition, to promote the uniqueness and per formance resul ts of h igh schools and vocational schools in Taipei City, an education fair was hosted on March 13 at Civic Plaza, which was attended by 10,000 individuals.

3. Supporting Adaptive Counseling In response to the Ministry of Education's trial

survey on, the Department of Education of the Taipei City conducted a trial survey among 9th graders between January and April 2016, allowing the youngsters to explore what it is like to choose a school they aspire after. In June of the same year, the Department of Education simulated filling out the application forms to schools of one's choice, and provided form-filling consultation services for the priority open admission scheme. They also developed an inquiry system of school priority rankings. Consultation services on campus during the choosing and form-filling period as part of the open admission scheme were made available.(2) Experiential Education

1. Status Overview of Experiential Education in Non-Conventional School Settings In 2016, individual and group applications

for experiential education programs at the high school level in non-conventional school settings were reviewed. These applications suggested that parental motives for experiential education have positively diversified. The applications of 230 individuals, nine groups, and one institution received approval.

2. "Back-To-School Parties" for Home-Schooled Students and Presentation To promote innovat ive educat ion and

educational progressivism, engage home-schooled students in group activities and create greater parental exchange, the Department of Education for the first time hosted a "back-to-school ceremony" for home-schooled youth in 2016. On May 26, a presentation on learning achievements of high school students was held at the Taipei City Youth Development Office.

3. Vocational Education (1) Work Teams for Vocational Students

and Partnership Opportunities In response to the inauguration of the 12-year

basic education scheme and new curricula for the 2018 school year, vocational schools and colleges in Taipei City began launching work teams in 2015 to formulate curriculum frameworks, develop school-based lesson plans and a corresponding evaluation scheme, revitalize education quality assessment processes, and establish a working model for industrial-academic partnerships. Additionally, to integrate collaboration methods between the industrial community, universities of science and technology, and vocational schools, a government-level industrial-academic partnership was set up to document collaborative successes and results, install a talent pool, and develop an inquiry system for internship pair-ups. (2) Crafts Education Programs for Middle

SchoolsThe program combines resources from

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vocat ional schools and col leges to offer collaborative courses on arts and crafts for middle school students. In the spring semester of the 2015 school year, 20 vocational colleges launched nine course groups, totaling 104 classes. They were attended by 2,811 students. In the fall semester of the 2016 school year, 20 vocational colleges launched nine course groups, totaling 98 classes. They were attended by 2,759 students. In addition, two middle schools opened two classes specifically dedicated to arts and crafts. with 32 students enrolled.

4. Elementary Education (1) Innovative Experiential Education

In 2016, public and primary elementary schools across Taipei City applied for subsidies that went towards financing their experiential education programs, in accordance with the guidelines on subsidization for innovative educat ion and exper ient ia l educat ion in kindergartens, plus public and private schools under the high school level. Seven schools received subsidies. A total of 476 students, 32 groups and one institute dedicated to non-

"Back-To-School" Party with Commissioner Tseng

Arts and crafts competition for middle school students

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conventional experiential education programs benefited from the subsidies.

On September 8 2016, a back-to-school party for students enrolled in non-conventional experiential education programs was held, offering the youth a chance to interact as a group, and their parents an opportunity to bond.

In the 2017 school year, the first experiential e lementary school , Hoping Exper imenta l Elementary School, was unveiled in Taipei City. All the coursework on experiential learning was submitted to the Ministry of Education for review. (2) The Screening of Itinerant Instructors

In 2016, the screening of "itinerant instructors" premiered in Taipei City, and 282 applicants were chosen. Of those applicants, 260 would work as itinerant teachers on a designated campus, while the remaining 22 would travel across different campuses in the capacity of officially hired teachers. This mechanism could help make up for the shortage of substitute teachers wanted for a period of over three days and under three months (3) Self-Directed Learning During Winter

and Summer BreaksStarting in winter 2015, all the assignments

given to elementary school students for winter and summer breaks were to be abolished, allowing students to think, act and pursue their own studies autonomously. This initiative, with assistance from teachers and support from parents, permitted the youngsters to plan their own agenda and track their progress. A presentation would be held after school started during the parent-teacher conference for club performances or during exhibitions as a way of documenting the fruit of the students' labor. This initiative offers youngsters an opportunity to unleash their potential by doing what they love. (4) Summer Camp

In 2016, 29 schools across Taipei City hosted 52 summer camps. Three to six youngsters with special needs were assigned to each camp. The program aimed to expand students' learning horizons and engage youngsters who are culturally or financially disadvantaged in more interpersonal activities through interscholastic

events. (5) Enriching and Diversifying the Use of

Idle Campus SpacesThe Depar tment of Education of Taipei

City formulated and released "Guidelines on Revitalizing Idle Campus Spaces in Middle and Elementary Schools." By 2016, 813 classrooms had been made available for daycare services, additional preschool classes, community spaces for designers, simulated English-speaking homerooms, district libraries, and district learning centers.

5. Preschool Education on rofit rsery Schoo s In a move to build a city suitable for living

and raising families, the Taipei City Government promotes non-profit nursery schools in earnest,

Idle Campus Spaces Made Over - Waldorf Education at Taipei Municipal Huajiang Elementary School

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and steps in to supervise their management to ensure the quality of preschool services. At present, there are 15 non-profit nursery schools - the most in the nation - across Taipei City. We at the Taipei City Government hope to inspire greater public participation in civic affairs through a public-private partnership, to offer parents and preschoolers an affordable, quality, and outreach-centric nursery service. (2) Demonstrative Drills on Disaster

Prevention for Preschoolers The Taipei City Government is committed

to deep-root ing d isaster prevent ion and management awareness among young children. On September 21 2016, a disaster prevention simulation and drill was held at the Taipei Xinhai Non-Profit Private Nursery School. Vice President Chen Chien-Jen takes disaster prevention education for youngsters very seriously, and he put aside time to participate in a simulated earthquake evacuation and shelter-seeking exercise on National Disaster Prevention Day in

Taipei City. The initiative aimed to raise awareness amongst youngsters on the importance of disaster preparedness. (3) Preschool Experiential Education

In a move to offer parents a diversity of preschool program options, the Taipei City Government is promoting experiential preschool education in progression. Starting in September, 2015, teacher training inspired by Montessori education and the Reggio Emilia approach were conducted in Taipei Nanhai Experimental Kindergarten and Wanhua Kindergarten, to enhance professional know how of preschool teachers and caretakers.

A Healthy and Safe Campus

Part 2

1. Campus Improvement (1) Quality Education Corridor

C a m p u s h a l l w a y s c o n n e c t l e a r n e r s , events, time, locales, as a culturally-significant learning simulator highlighted by ingenuity and imagination. Enriched with colors and elements of installation art, these previously ordinary corridors are now a place of educational and delightful finds that motivate students to learn.

(2) Reinforcing School BuildingsThe Taipei City Government is determinedly

reinforcing school buildings' quake resistance. On referring to an assessment on quake resistance rankings, the Taipei City Government seeks subsidies to expedite the reinforcement of school buildings' quake resistance capacities and to remedy building damage caused by tremors so as to ensure student safety.

2. Health Care Services on Campus

(1) "Chef's Menu: Taipei City's Best

Mayor Ko attended the opening ceremony of Hu Shih Non-profit Nursery School

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Menu Designs for Elementary Schools"

On April 17 2016, "Chef's Menu: Taipei City's Best Menu Designs for Elementary Schools" was held as a competition to encourage school teachers, youngsters and their parents to work together to create, menus that are healthy but also provided an insight to Chinese culinary traditions, the land on which the food grows, and locally-sourced food. The event aimed to foster a healthy, balanced diet and provide lunches on campus

that are flavorful and healthy. (2) Subsidies for Organic Rice and Farm

Produce for School Cafeterias By combin ing educat iona l workshops

conducted at farms, educational programs on food producers, and using locally-sourced organic produce, this initiative opens youngsters' eyes to organic farming practices, the importance of supporting local food networks, and healthy diets through a structured curriculum characterized by

Hallway decorated in a fairy tale theme at Mingde Elementary School

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the farm-to-table movement. The schoolchildren are indoctrinated with a thorough understanding of a healthy diet and treasuring what is given. Subsidies from the Department of Education of Taipei City for organic produce and rice used in elementary school cafeterias were formulated and underwent a trial run in September 2016. The initiative has since gone into force throughout the city, starting in February 2017.

3. Educational Workshops at FarmsAs part of the "Urban Farmhouses: Educational

Workshops sessions, " the Depar tment of Education continued in 2016 with its "youth farmers in practice " sessions. 265 schools below the high school level participated, and students from 36 schools attended. The youngsters learned about planting, tending to their produce,

and harvesting the fruits of their labor. The program also incorporates regular courses and specific teaching methods to promote education on food production, environmental education,

Commissioner Tseng attended the annual meeting of the Garden City

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and life education. It also encourages youngsters to cherish resources and energy, and engage in environmental outreach. The program is also part of the movement to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

Aptitude Adaptation and Enrichment Learning

Part 3

1. Special Education(1) Medically Supported Placement

Services for Students With Special Needs

The Department of Education formulated procedures governing education placement services for students under the high school level needing invasive medical care in Taipei City in April 2016. A partnership with the city's medical services was launched to host special courses

for youth with emotional and behavioral issues needing daytime assistance. Lanting Academy by Taipei City Hospital and Sunflower Seminary by the Taipei Veterans General Hospital reached out to 56 and 97 youths respectively in 2016. In addition, Liuhe Conservatory offered a transitional education service to dropouts reluctant or fearful about returning to school. This program helped 15 youth.

(2) Integrative Playgrounds To ensure chi ldren wi th special needs

have equal access to engagement in leisure, entertainment, and physical activities, integrative playgrounds were set up in Taipei Municipal Daan Elementary School and Taipei Municipal Jianan Elementary School, to meet these special childrens’ unique demands for education and play.

(3) Innovative Learning for Gif ted Students

As well as continuing to work with the science and innovation lab and creating dialog with gifted students across all levels, the Department of Education worked with the British Council on a seminar with high-tech heavyweights for gifted STEM students. It also worked to screen, train, and subsidize 10 students to join the prestigious London International Youth Science Forum.

Courses with students with emotional or behavioral issues

Seminar with high-tech heavyweights for gifted STEM students

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2. Information Education(1) Digital Learning Services

Taipei CooC-Cloud was inaugurated in August 2016, offering a great variety of e-learning and teaching resources accessible through the cloud. It also encourages teachers and instructors to upload their homemade videos. Digital learning resources would continue to be integrated via an optimized interface available to all users.

To develop professional online teaching materials, Taipei City Government kick-started a project to create online instructional videos. The project featured hundreds of committed teachers who created and filmed coursework videos on 24 different subjects specifically for elementary, middle and high schools. The videos were uploaded to CooC-Cloud. By December 7 2016, parents, teachers and students could access and watch 5,300 online videos there. The mechanism offers students and teachers nationwide a "learner-centric" service that transcends barriers

and integrates multidisciplinary knowledge to inspire self-directed learning.(2) Wi-Fi on Campus

To facilitate the development of a learning infrastructure, the Taipei City Government began installing a 2-generation Wi-Fi service on campuses. 124 schools were covered in 2016. 1,956 wireless APs were set up across 3,855 classes. The service allows teachers to integrate information technology into their teaching and motivate students to learn independently.

3. Science and Technology Education Development

(1) M a t h a n d N a t u r a l S c i e n c e s Compet i t ions for High School Students

To spur research in teres ts in sc ience discipl ines, a math and natural sciences competition for high school students was held on November 13 2016. 419 students attended this from 41 high schools throughout Taipei City. In addition, to inspire middle school students

in the city to commit to scientific research, a subsidization and award program for youth science researchers attending middle schools was formulated. 185 students and 136 advisors won the awards.(2) "Struck by Genius: a Competition"

To inspire creativity and interests in hands-on activities amongst students, the Department

Online course on "Brexit" enabled by MOOCs launched

Math and natural sciences competition for high school students

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of Education hosted "Struck by Genius: the 3rd Science Competition for Elementary Students" at Taipei Jiankang Elementary School in Songshan District, Taipei City. 62 teams from 37 schools took part in the contest. (3) "Science Taipei Having Fun!" was

Held in 2016. "Science Taipei Having Fun!" was held in

2016. The event was graced by 70 booths and 64 participating schools. By means of an obstacle race common in fairground activities, the event sought to promote science education and spark interests in science research efforts.

4. Fine Arts Education(1) Literacy in 5 Arts: a Competition

Between October and December 2016, a

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competition featuring music, fine arts, dance, drama and folk songs was held for students in Taipei City. 383 teams and 986 competitors for individual events signed up for the music competition; 59 teams and 217 competitors for individual events signed up for the dance competition; 44 teams registered for a folk song competition; and 25 teams signed up for a drama competition. The contest served as a way to encourage youth participation in arts; it also worked as a screening process to select top performers representing Taipei City for the national student competition in arts. (2) Promoting the Tradition of Legacy

A r t s and S t reng then ing A r t s Education

In a move to promote and continue the tradition of legacy arts, increase middle and elementary school students' understanding of and interest in conventional art forms and folk culture, the Department of Education in 2016 provided subsidies to 98 elementary schools and 43 middle schools in Taipei City to organize clubs devoted to legacy arts. On December 2 2016, a presentation of quality works was organized accordingly. In addition, to strengthen fine arts education in schools, teachers and students are offered other alternatives to fine arts learning. The Department of Education began an artist-in-residence program on campus, and 20 schools applied to join the program in 2016. Visual arts, music, performance arts, and others were included in the initiative. (3) P r o j e c t E n l i g h t e n m e n t : A r t s

Education Going ForwardThis project is the brainchild of the Department

of Culture and the Department of Education of Taipei City. It combines the resources of several public organizations active in the arts community: Taipei Fine Ar ts Museum, Taipei City Ar ts Promotion Office, Taipei Symphony Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Puppetry Center of Taipei, and Taiyuan Asian Puppet Theatre Museum to combine experiential arts and cultural courses with prerequisites in arts and humanities, making every cultural and arts experience a natural element in official coursework. The project

focuses on second through to sixth graders in public and private schools across Taipei City. The focus is puppetry for second graders, arts for third graders, drama for fourth graders, symphony orchestra for fifth graders, and traditional music for sixth graders. Between 2005 and December 2016, 1,247,666 pupils participated in the initiative. A continuation of the courses would begin for middle schools starting in 2016.

A Cache of Educational Resources

Part 4

1. Multiple Learning Avenues (1) Taipei ZooA. "Here Comes the Buzz - Becoming Busy

Bees: a Workshop on Public Participation in Municipal Affairs" and the first "Biosurvey Camp

Project Enlightenment: museum tour

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for Taiwanese and Japanese High School Students, 2016."

B. By participating in the international "species conservation program" in 2015, the Taipei Zoo welcomed African Wild Asses - a critically endangered species. A foal was successfully bred in October, 2016.

C. The Taipei Zoo engages in international conservation partnerships and exchange activities in earnest. In 2016, it hosted the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group and signed a memorandum of agreement with Zoosasia Yokohama and the Ueno Zoo of Japan.

(2) Taipei Public LibraryFor the second time, the Taipei Public Library

took home a government service award for its excellence as one of the first-line service agencies. Newly added services for 2016

included the following.A. A FastBook Automated Checkout Stop was

inaugurated on January 5 at the Taipei Arena. Commuters on the Taipei Metro or those waiting on the metro platform can now easily enjoy the pleasures of reading.

B. On October 17, the Taipei Public Library launched a book checkout at convenience stores and partnered with 7-ELEVEN, Family Marts and Hi Life for the service. Readers can pick up the books they borrow at their convenience.

(3) Taipei Astronomical Museum A. An astronomy club for the family was held that

allowed elementary school students and their parents to participate in a one-day astronomy learning program.

B. "Journal of the Cosmos" was held monthly, helping visitors understand the events that took place in the previous month, and things predicted to take place in the coming month.

C. The i-Calendar was launched, featuring an innovative astronomical phenomenon forecaster kit. Fans could enjoy real-time updates from the museum at their convenience.

D. Tour passes for schools were launched. The pass included: a guided tour around the Astronomy Station, Journey to Space, theater programs (DOME Theater and 3D Theater) and themed courses.

E. The "2016 Journey to Space: Cosmic Adventure" exhibition was launched. The tour also combined keynote speeches and holiday activities for the family.

Memorandum of Agreement signed between Taipei Zoo and Zoosasia Yokohama

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F. "Adventure to the Moon" for kindergarteners and groups with small children over 30 was held as a tour package to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

aipei ity o th eve op ent ffice A. The off ice has made "mult idimensional

empowerment, a passion to learn, and dream Chaser" its core mission, with health, learning through serving, innovative empowerment and career development as its core values as it looks to create a multidimensional exploration avenue for youth.

B. An innovative learning base, a live band exper ience center, and a per formance avenue for hip pop dancing were set up in 2016. An explorative life journey activity was also developed. Capacity of the spaces at the center was enhanced to allow greater participation. In addition, an experiential grand tour was hosted. In addition to many educational exchange activities, the office set

up professional career enrichment courses, empowerment workshops, camps, themed activities, arts shows and performances, and learning-through-serving initiatives. In total, the office organized 3,160 activities, and reached out to 662,172 participants.

(5) Taipei City Family Education CenterA. Continuing education programs for parents

were promoted on a trial run. They were launched in 10 nursery schools, 13 elementary schools, four junior high schools, the Taipei School for the Hearing Impaired, and the Taipei School for the Visually Impaired.

B. 50 school and family education status visitations were organized. Meanwhile, the taskforce for family education consultation services kicked off with professional enrichment seminars as part of routine center meetings.

Live band performance at Taipei City Youth Development Office

"Memories Cherished: Snapshots of Grandparents and Their Grandchildren" at Taipei City Family Education Center

Tour passes offered by Taipei Astronomical Museum

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C. A photograph competition titled "Memories Cherished: Snapshots of Grandparents and Their Grandchildren" was held, with 1,308 entries from amateur photographers from 122 elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and vocational schools.

D. Unions of Elementary Schools Parents Association in Taipei City campaigned for parental education promotions and themed events.

2. Lifelong Learning

(1) Senior Education Opportunities

A. Senior Learning Network A demonstrative center for senior learning

opportunities and 10 education centers for the mature mind in Taipei City offer a diversity of workshops, activities and courses. In 2016, 4,667

sessions were held, attended by 130,742 people.

B. Learning Academy for Senior AdultsIn 2016, 23 high schools, middle schools, and

elementary schools hosted education programs for senior adults. In 2016, 1,208 courses, attended by 26,689 learners, were held.

(2) On-Job-Training for Adult Continuing Education

A. 49 classes on basic adult education were held. 1,858 people enrolled in the class, and 490 of them were new immigrants. Chinese learning courses and daycare services were also made available to them.

B. Professional on-the-job courses for adults aged 18 and older were available in spring, summer, and fall. Five vocational schools in Taipei City offered such courses in 2016.

C. 12 commun i ty co l leges in Ta ipe i C i t y cont inued to offer courses on ar ts and humanities, health courses for mind and body enrichment, plus classes on nurturing one's international horizons and community involvement. In addition, in line with the Taipei City Government's policy on urban farming development, land-friendly farming basics were launched. Five community colleges also pitched in to help with a test run on training prospective entrepreneurs; courses on building a micro startup were created as a result. They were attended by a total of 108,939 people in 2016.

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(3) Supplemental Education Alternatives Taipei City is home to more than 2,600 licensed

cram schools. The Department of Education conducts routine class management courses for cram school operators, to prime them on legal

statutes governing supplemental education. It also conducts annual public safety inspections. In addition, a database on supplemental education service providers in Taipei City" was established to allow public inquiry into these providers.

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(4) Ensuring the Quality of Afterschool Care Services

There are about 153 licensed afterschool care services available to primary schoolchildren in Taipei City, helping them with their learning and meeting their other needs. 18 hours of on-the-job training for afterschool caregivers and 180 hours of pre-job training for potential afterschool caregivers were held to enhance their professional care-giving competency. (5) Commending Volunteer Services

In 2016, the Department of Education of Taipei City and its affiliated schools presented a roster of 94 volunteers for their "support excellence" program, and a roster of 37 guide teachers for their "guide support excellence" program. Following careful assessment, 15 volunteers and 15 teachers were chosen. The top two candidates were nominated for the Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2016; the rest of the 13 were publicly commended for their services during the 2016 Golden Wheel Award.(6) Senior Education Services

The Department of Social Welfare of Taipei City subsidizes community colleges to support their education programs for senior citizens. Breadth of seminars and life information training courses were held. In 2016, 20 colleges hosted education programs for seniors. In 2016, 203 courses had been scheduled, benefitting 236,867 attendees. 32 computer courses were hosted in spring, and 37 in fall. Information courses specifically for mature minds will continue to increase in number.

3. Education Programs Targeting the Indigenous Peoples

(1) Reviving Aboriginal Languages and Culture

A. The Indigenous Peoples Commission of the Taipei City opened 30 courses on aboriginal tribal languages at the Taipei Indigenous Communities University. Teaching material and content are routinely added to the "Mother Tongue" website (an online aboriginal language learning service at http://taipei.pqwasan.org.tw/), which range from videos, digital content, and voice-dubbed book reading. The Department of Education hopes to encourage learning anytime, anywhere by members of the indigenous community in Taipei City with multimedia-enabled resources.

B. To address the severe shortage of qualified teachers and widespread aging of those in teaching positions, the Indigenous Peoples Commission of the Taipei City Government sought out the University of Taipei to support the training of voice talents/announcers in aboriginal languages, and to launch credit courses for teacher training programs on aboriginal languages and culture, which combine the use of aboriginal languages professional voice-over skills. The training in turn boosts the potential for aboriginal language applications in the job market, and helps scout out prospective teachers.

C. The Indigenous Peoples Commission of Taipei City hosted a Truku cultural camp and

Department of Social Welfare subsidized community colleges hosting a variety of enrichment courses

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Paiwan language workshop in the summer. These programs provided an opportunity to experience the beauty of aboriginal culture in the heart of an indigenous tribe, whilst also helping to solidify a strong sense of identity. A trial run of weekend nursery services for aboriginal youngsters aged 3 to 6 was held, and this helped young children immerse themselves in their mother tongue during playtime.

(2) Aboriginal Language Teaching

ServicesA. At least one hour of native language course

would be included every week in elementary school programs. The Department of Education subsidizes the hourly wage of aboriginal language teachers in full. In 2016, as many as 838 aboriginal students were enrolled in aboriginal language courses across elementary schools in Taipei City.

B. The Department of Education has established

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an aboriginal education resource center and online teaching resource database. It has also developed teaching contents in the form of animation, teaching resources on aboriginal cultural, customs, and costumes for all 16 indigenous tribes. They have been uploaded and are accessible to teachers and students in Taipei City for both instruction and learning purposes. In addition, 160 students of minority aboriginal tribes are assigned to the aboriginal education resource center for simultaneous long distance learning.

4. Hakka Learning Programs The Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission promotes

a variety of Hakka learning programs to carry on the Hakka cultural legacy, create a robust Hakka learning environment to strengthen the promotion

of Hakka language and cultural education, and fortify the contimation of the Hakka language heritage in schools. (1) School Education Services

Schools are offered a great diversity of teaching resources to help children acquire the Hakka language. Supplemental material for Hakka language teaching - "the Smiling Old Chick" - is an illustrated book that supports reading as a family, as children learn about Hakka culture from poetry. Subsidies are available to elementary schools, middle schools and kindergartens to participate in Hakka cultural learning programs. Hakka language courses are frequently launched in kindergartens, and young learners are encouraged to showcase what they have learned. The "Hakka Story House" concept

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has been created to guide youngsters on their Hakka learning journey. For elementary and middle school students, Hakka language clubs, summer camps, and simulated classes are held for language and cultural learning. "Hakka Culture on Campus" and "A Stopover in Taipei" were two of the themed interactive games and skits which were used to target elementary school students and teachers as they looked to discover the treasures of Hakka culture. (2) Community Learning

To promote Hakka language lear n ing throughout Taipei City, the Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission provided assistance to set up Hakka Language Centers. Currently, Hakka folk songs, book clubs, courses on Hakka's eight tones, dance classes and other forms of Hakka learning are available at 83 Hakka Language Centers across the city. Courses available at Taipei Hakka Academies cater to a younger

audience, training programs for Hakka anchors and event coordinators, traditional village folk songs and contemporary music studies, classes on the eight tones that characterize the Hakka language, the many faces of Hakka culture and the pop music scene. These courses offer citizens a good way of learning about and experiencing the essence of Hakka culture. In 2016, Taipei City Hakka Community College started a campaign that focused on new arts, new handicrafts, new farming practices, and new fashion to promote Hakka culture, whilst ensuring a constructive learning milieu for lifelong Hakka learning, helping students understand the wisdom of the Hakka community living and its emphasis on harmonious coexistence.

ConclusionIn 2016, the Depar tment of Educat ion

of Taipei City formulated a solid direction in policy development, which seeks to bolster the foundations that have already been laid. It continues to press forward. With "introspectiveness, progress, innovation, experiential education and Sharing" as its core values, the Department of Education works toward the vision of successful learn ing, apt i tude adaptat ion, character development, and a global perspective to promote a variety of visionary initiatives and projects that honor equality and excellence, pursue transitional justice, and reach out to the disenfranchised. At the same time, the Department of Education seeks to constantly reinvent its teaching and administrative effectiveness by incorporating information technologies into its learning and management services. Its ultimate goals are: sustained progress in education, innovative development, and greater competitiveness.

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Taipei City Government has continuously dedicated itself to promoting and executing a great variety of welfare policies, which include installing public infant daycare centers, creating inclusive services such as daytime activity centers for physically and mentally impaired individuals, strengthening the operations in elderly activity centers by improving the services provided, running trials on community integrated care services, launching the nation’ s first Bifrost S ystem and victim identification app (a mobile application for issuing temporary victim identification cards), as well as working together with the chain convenience stores to support and provide material supply for disaster-affected areas so as to enhance the rescue efficiency and effect, connecting with the public markets to push forward the surplus food platform, organizing public review meetings to plan housing options for disadvantaged households, setting up a care and consultation center to offer stress consultation and pressure relief services, and working with the general public to create safe social security networks.

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1. Discuss Mechanisms to Share out the Units of Public Housing Between the Minority GroupsThe percentage of guarantee public housing

for the disadvantaged within Taipei has been increased from 10% to 30%. This will help to guarantee the living rights of the financially disadvantaged from low-income households who have difficulty in renting houses, as well as the elderly and other minority groups such as the disabled.

The Depar tment of Social Welfare was pioneering in i ts approach by organizing

two physical public forums on deliberation and discussion on Taipei City Government policy. Topics included discussion on which disadvantaged group should be given priority to use the public housing, and how to allocate the housing thereafter. The meetings were hosted and discussed in an neutral and open-minded atmosphere. The drafting process was focused on grassroots participants, and there were dictation and sign language services which allowed the disabled who participated in the meeting to express themselves through software and hardware facilities. In addition, there was l ive broadcast throughout the meeting. “Live Broadcast and the Public Policy Network Participation Platform of the National Development Council” was in place for further public discussion. After the event, there was a video covering the meeting topics and contents

The first physical public forum

The Public Policy Network Participation Platform by the National Development Council

Taipei City Government spares no efforts in pushing forward a great variety of welfare services. It seeks to create a living environment that is friendly to the elderly, ensuring that care service is provided on community basis, supporting people who are economically disadvantaged by putting in place various subsidization programs, and enhancing home care services by strengthening the children, youth and household safety network. In addition, efforts are also made to improve services for physically and mentally impaired individuals by creating a barrier-free living environment. Our goal is to expand social welfare facilities and upgrade care quality in welfare institutions so as to deepen the city’s social welfare strength, to invigorate the mutual help network within communit ies , and to ut i l ize information technology to push forward innovative services. It is expected that the Taipei citizens are encouraged to participate in more social welfare programs and initiatives.

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provided for download, and this allowed the public who were unable to attend the meeting to still gain an understanding of the issues and later voice their opinions on the platform if necessary. These fully realized the goals of civic participation and an open government.

A diamond execution framework was applied, which encompasses focus, dispersion and retraction, so that all interested parties could fully participate in the meeting to resolve their difference in stances and viewpoints. A working group star ted by launching a preparatory meeting so that the housing requirements of the disadvantaged were understood. Once all issues had been collected and confirmed, they were disseminated via network and physical forums so as to collect feedback and opinions from the general public. Finally, these collected suggestions would be reviewed and further generalized to be executable, and practicable policies would be concretized. All of the spoken content was recorded word by word in written text. Information on the complete housing policy, the demands of disadvantaged groups for the public housing, and the current supply amounts are uploaded to cloud drive (hackfoldr) so that the general public may download them at any time and understand the issue more clearly.

After half a year, a commonly accepted mechanism was estab l ished. Under th is mechanism, 10% of the housing would be allocated to the financially disadvantaged by drawing lots, and 20% of the housing provided to those with special status on a merit-based points system. In the future, the increase in supply of

public housing and the changes in the housing demands by the disadvantaged will continue play a role in the mechanisms in place, and it is our goal to provide a housing program that accommodates citizens’ housing needs, ensuring in the process basic living rights and justice.

2. Welfare for Children and Youth (Inclusive of Nursery Service)

(1) Economic SubsidizationIn accordance with Taipei City Childcare

Allowance policy and Childcare Allowance for the Unemployed Families, a monthly allowance of NT$ 2,500 (either can be applied and subsidized) should be provided per child. For applicants who qualified for the Childcare Allowance for the Employed Families, a monthly allowance ranging from NT$ 2,000 to 3,000 is allocated. According to the Childcare Allowance for Disadvantaged Families measure, a monthly allowance ranging from NT$1,500 to 8,000 shall be distributed to applicants according to situation.

In January 2016, the brand new “Friendly Childcare Subsidy” initiative was launched, drawing together resources from both baby-sitters and private infant daycare centers. Based on the condition of reasonable pricing and assurance of childcare quality, extra money is granted to alleviate a family’s nursery expenditure. In addition, this also helps to provide diverse nursery choices, reduce the economic burden placed on parents, as well as to increase the supply of public nursery services within Taipei City. In 2016, 28,240 people received the grants.

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(2) Institutional Babysitting ServiceAs of 2016, it is has been calculated that

there are a total of 114 registered infant daycare centers in Taipei City, and the number of infants who are under two having used these centers is 3,208. To maintain the quality of care service in these institutions, the Department of Social Welfare of the Taipei City Government conducts review of these centers every year and provides quarterly inspection and consultation. In addition, since 2013, the Department has been actively setting up one privately managed and publicly owned infant daycare center for each district. In 2016, a total of 15 centers were completed and opened to use. Each center has the capacity to care for between 40 and 45 babies. A total of 625 babies have benefitted from the program.

In 2016, eight private groups launched the Homely Care Services Centers in 12 districts within Taipei City. A total of 6,289 babysitters had joined the system to take care of 8,988 babies as of 2016. Acting in accordance with the babysitter registration policy, the professional training programs for babysitters was further expanded so that 50 workshops were organized in 2016.(3) Public Infant Daycare Center

Upon review and confirmation by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Public Infant Daycare Center Plan had its trial run on June 2 2016.

Based on the plan, one manager and two babysitters should work together to take care of 10 babies aged less than two years old. In October 2016, there are three of this type of centers. In addition, efforts are made to plan and build 10 community based or company based public babysitting centers, which are designed to provide parents and families with small scale and community based babysitting environments.(4) Parenting Resource Center

The Taipei City Parenting Resource Center is the first in Taiwan to provide services such as lending recycled and reused toys, an open play ground for kids, outreach services and event and activity organization to promote public awareness. As of 2016, the center had recorded 53,590 entries and had had a total of 12,273 checkouts of the material and toys. The center’s website has also been visited 143,603 times.(5) Parent-Child Center and Friendly

Childcare Center (Inclusive Service Parent-Child Center)

A total of 13 Parent-Child Centers have been set up in Taipei City, providing a safe and comfortable space designed for parents and their children to play, learn and have fun together. These venues also feature spaces where exhibitions and events might be held. As of 2016, these centers had recorded a total of 1,398,262 entries. In August 2016, the centers launched the nation’s first inclusive service by making the infant and child care service and resources available to physically or mentally impaired parents or children. Such a pioneering measure aims to promote equality and harmony within our society. From August to December 2016, the center recorded a total of 1,648 entries by physically or mentally impaired parents or children.

Dedicated efforts have been made to integrate resources such as social welfare groups, women’s centers, and institutions with nursery resources. Subsidization is also allocated to build up friendly childcare centers so as to provide a small scale and community based venue for parents to grow, nurture and play with their children. In 2016, a total of 11 centers had been setup and had recorded a total of 190,268 visitors as of 2016.Public Infant Daycare Center

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(6) Launch the New Children and Youth Activity Stations

To provide venues that are dedicated for children and youth activities in Taipei, the Taipei City Government has been encouraging private and social groups to provide venues for children and youth after-school or extracurricular activities. A total of 3,774 entries to these venues was recorded. (7) Promotion of Children and Youth

Protection MeasuresWith regards to the joint spot check and control

on venues for children and youths, the Taipei City Police Department and related units conducted spot checks and put 13 illicit establishments on the city’s watch-list. As part of the Strengthening Protective Measures for Children and Youth policy, nighttime checks have also been carried out. A total of 22 midnight spot checks were conducted in 61 premises in Taipei City in 2016.

(8) Comprehens ive Co l lec t ion o f Opinions from Children and Youth through Selection of Children and Youth Representatives

In the third Taipei City Selection of Children and Youth Representatives, 20 representatives were elected to put forth proposals on service learning programs, home-style programs, and group learning programs. These proposals were considered, and included as reference material for future policy setting and planning. This is also a sign that public consultation is functioning and having an impact.(9) Urgency Living Assistance for Children

and Youth from Disadvantaged Families

Based on age, placement duration, and requirements of children and youth in need of shelter in Taipei, Taipei City Government has designed and planned an institutionalized

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(inclusive of urgent, short-term and mid-to-long term) and home-style care program. As of 2016, it has been recorded that a total of 19 public and private children and youth placement institutions have been set up to take care of 221 children and youth that are introduced by The Department of Social Welfare of the Taipei City Government. It is recorded that there are 160 registered and qualified foster families in Taipei taking care of 244 people.(10) Set t ing Up Parent Educat ion

CentersCommissioned by The Department of Social

Welfare of the Taipei City Government, private sectors or social groups carry out counseling for perpetrators against the Children and Youth Welfare and Rights Protection Law, in order to establish a necessary consultation and education model that enhances parenting knowledge and skills for targeted adults, and further prevents repeat offences. In 2016, 197 cases with a total of 1,871 hours have been carried out.

3. Welfare for the Elderly(1) Health Promotion

The Department of Social Welfare of Taipei City Government has been actively establishing elderly activity centers so as to provide healthy, recreational and educational activities for the elderly, as well as encourage senior citizens to dine together. In addition, establishing a convenient shared area that can be accessible within 20 minutes from the home is also the focus of the program. In 2016, a total of 364

elderly activity centers have been set up, and 113 dinning places for senior citizens has been recorded.

The enhancement of the service in elderly activity centers includes extended opening hours, launching day care services and care services for the moderately disabled elderly, and promoting social participation of senior citizens. In 2016, 50 elderly activity centers completed their upgrade service.(2) Relived Care

Taipei City Zhongzheng District small-size multi-function services was inaugurated on 2 October, 2016, which is a milestone for one day-care center in one district. The center aims to provide daytime care services, residential care services, and temporary respite care. As of December 2016, a total of 17 day-care centers are in place with a capacity to take care of 554 senior citizens with disability or dementia.

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has trial launched the Stone Soup Project, a community integration and caring service project, which targets areas with a high density of seniors living in public housing. An integrated service station is installed where social workers or people with nursery background and experience act as case managers to design and integrate mobile home services, residential medical care, home nursing, and healthy diets and medical supplements. A professional team across different areas is formed to customize personal care plans for the senior citizens. In 2016, four service stations have been established to provide the service.

The elderly service center also functions as a community consultation window to offer assistance in providing resources and transferring senior citizens with dementia, organizing non-pharmacological interventions groups, family support groups and mutual help family services, as well as setting up a complete community service network for elderly individuals suffering

from dementia. In 2016, 10 administrative districts are involved in this project.(3) Home Hospice Care Service

Taipei City Haoran Senior Citizens House set up a Home Hospice Care Task Force. Once it had been assessed by two medical specialists that the treatment is no longer working for the patient, home hospice case for the patient will be set up and reviewed so that the patient can receive regular doctor visits and care at home to understand the progress of the illness. By December 2016, 36 end-of-life patients have joined this home hospice care program to go through the last stage of their lives since the launch of the program in May 2015. This program has been extended to Taipei Zhi-Shan Senior Home and Taipei City Chao-ju Senior Home.

4. Welfare for Physically and Mentally Impaired Individuals

(1) Implementing Community Day-care Services for the Physically or Mentally Disabled Persons Physically and Mentally Impaired Individuals

In order to keep physically and mentally impaired individuals engaged and promote their social participation, the Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government, has been actively organizing a variety of day services, including daytime activity centers for physically and mentally impaired individuals. In these centers, activities such as health promotion, life courses and experience sharing are held. Small-Scaled Workshop for physically and mentally impaired individuals have been set up in five administrative districts in Taipei and more are expected to come in the future.(2) Inauguration of the Taipei City West

Dist. Assistive Technology Center and the Free Loan Service of Mobile Powered Stair Climbers

The Taipei City West Dist. Assistive Technology Center was set up on the second floor of the phase two building of the Taipei Welfare Center for the Disabled. The purposes of the assistive

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device center include providing professional assistive device evaluation for the physically and mentally impaired, identification of proper assistive devices, and instructions on appropriate use and maintenance of devices. In addition, there are loan services for assistive devices, display of these devices, and free user experience of these devices so that the general public can gain a better understanding about the use of assistive devices. Cooperation has been set up with hospitals and community service centers to establish branch stations to facilitate the borrow and return of assistive devices. Each assistive center has a free loan service of mobile powered stair climbers with the longest loan period being one month.(3) The Opening of the Taipei City

Yongfu Home for the Disabled; The Garden of Happiness Makes the Disabled Happier

Taipei City Yangming home for the disabled commissions the Yonghe Cardinal Tien Hospital to

manage and operate the Taipei City Yongfu Home for the Disabled, which was officially inaugurated on March 24, 2016 with a capacity of 40 beds. In the meantime, the rooftop “Garden of Happiness” installed in accordance with the concept of a garden city was open for demonstration. Revitalizing and reusing the rooftop under the ideas of openness and sustainability gave rise to this green space. This farm is now maintained and managed by a volunteer team composed of parents.(4) Increasing the Employment Rate

for People with Mental or Physical Impairments

Taipei City Foreign and Disabled Labor Office cooperates with social groups and other business resources to organize diverse employment services and provide more job opportunities for the physically and mentally disabled.

In 2016, a total of 41 sheltered workshops in Taipei City were set up to provide approximately

The press conference for the inauguration of the Garden of Happiness

Exhibition and Product Promotional Fair by the Sheltered Workshops

The collage workshop in the daytime activity station for the disabled.

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550 job opportunities. Promotional activities were organized to market the products made in these shelter production groups. By combining business resources, efforts were put into advocating Disabilities Rights Protection Act adherence, specifically the quota employment regulations and other subsidization and reward measures for employers who hire the disabled. In 2016, 12 companies have been certified with “business of excellence” recognition for employing the disabled. As of 2016, 169 cases regarding job accommodation were recorded and 2,283.5 hours of sign language service was utilized. In addition, the nation’s first dictation service delivered to the disabled was made us of for 529.5 hours.

. omen’s e fare(1) Women and Single Parent Service

NetworkA variety of financial assistance measures are

put in place for families who suffer from special circumstances. In 2016, a total of 1,817 households received this assistance service. In addition, 10 single parent, women and home service centers have been set up. One women’s mid-way house provides a volunteer service for women and single parent families. In addition, these groups joined together to launch a number of activities including “Resurgence of Women Power in Taipei; Small Insightful Trips into the Lanes and Valleys in Taipei” and Pampering Mommy Party, in order to celebrate Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.(2) Women and New Immigrants Welfare

Support Service ProgramIn 2016, 34 private groups and 88 projects

received subsidization from the Department of Welfare to execute a variety of support services for women and new immigrants. These services include life adaptation services, promotional services and self-reliance enhancement services. Both the public and private sectors work together to provide services of a great variety.

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(3) Sexual Harassment PreventionSocial work services are provided to the

vict ims of sexual harassment. Events and activities to address the issue and prevention of sexual harassment in businesses, communities and network have been conducted. A series of events to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of Sexual Harassment Prevention Act have been organized. Inspection and checks in accordance with the Sexual Harassment Prevention Act have been further extended to 1,300 companies.(4) Re-create an Age of Gender Equality

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Taipei Association for the Promotion of Women’ s Rights (TAPWR), a tea ceremony of gratitude and an award ceremony under the title of “unifying public and private sectors for the promotion of gender equality” were held to recognize the efforts carried out by related units and institutions to include gender equality as part of their operation scope. For instance, modifying and upgrading public

facilities and funeral ceremonies with the concept of gender equality might be an example of this. It is expected that continuous efforts will be undertaken to generally include gender neutral viewpoints for all kinds of governmental services so as to create a new era of gender equality.(5) Soc ia l We l fa re Measures fo r

Indigenous Peoples

As minority groups situated at a marginalized position within our society, which is especially harsh for women in a social environment complicated by ethnic groups, gender and social ranks, the indigenous women in Taipei City have been the minority of the minority. To resolve this problem, the Taipei City Government has set out Taipei City Indigenous Peoples Women Support and Assistance Self-Administration Regulations, which helps to promote employment opportunities for women in special circumstances, rent public housing as priority applicants, provide emergency life subsidies, bring law suits, and take other steps to ensure women’s rights. Furthermore, in 2016 the Indigenous Women Seed Talent Program was launched, followed by courses on gender equality and women rights. Indigenous women from the 12 administrative districts have been invited to join the group seminar, in which they are trained to provide social work and welfare services. They are also divided into Case Service Groups and Women Development Groups to find out the real problems that are faced by indigenous family and women. Based on these, they can help to deliver the services and strategy set out by the indigenous family service centers.

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6. Public Assistance(1) Providing Basic Economic Security

In 2016, the income threshold is NT$15,162 for low-income households, and NT$21,661 for the middle-income households. The life allowance for the middle-income elderly people and the disabled is NT$29,967. Life allowance is distributed monthly to low-income families according to its category. For households with senior citizens over 65, disabled family members, children or youths under 18, extra allowance is allocated. It had been recorded that a total of NT$637,154,993 would be distributed to 67,174 applicants for household life support; a total of NT$1,015,161,720 would be distributed to 165,214 people with physical or mental disability; a total of NT$845,803,018 would be distributed to 121,346 middle-income senior citizens; a total of NT$438,000,555 would be distributed to 78,735 children; and a total of NT$496,858,999 would be distributed to 87,457 young people.(2) Medical Subsidies

I n 2 0 1 6 , m e d i c a l s u b s i d i e s t o t a l i n g NT$61,109,492 were distributed to 15,335 people from low-income households and those unable to pay their medical expenses so as to alleviate their financial burden.(3) Low-income Housing Supportive

Service and Reconstruction ProgramThere are three low-income housing sites in

Taipei for low-income households of more than three family members and without a house of their own. The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government has provided a variety of support service programs and outreach activities. Because of the old buildings, the Department of Urban Development at Taipei City Government began the Area 1 Phase 1 (Base Land D) reconstruction project in the Ankang low-income housing complex. This was completed in January 2016 and 90 houses have been rented to the current dwellers with rental subsidies from the government, which is intended to relieve their burden from living costs.

(4) Children and Youth Educational Support Program

In 2016, subsidies totaling NT$17,617,500 were provided to 17,192 students from low-income households to cover transportation fares. 23,796 students from low-income families between 18 and 25 years of age received monthly living assistance, totaling NT$262,367,379.(5) The Workfare Program and Employment

Counseling for Disadvantaged CitizensIn 2016, a total of 2,670 people were included

in the workfare quota. In order to make the workfare program become mainstream in the job market, the Department of Social Welfare also worked with the Department of Labor to provide connective vocational training programs to people on workfare, as well as launched a program for disadvantaged citizens returning to the employment market. In 2016, a total of 365 disadvantaged citizens were referred by the Department of Social Welfare to receive employment support service.(6) Programs on Breaking the Poverty

Cycle and Heading for Self-Reliance “The Reverse the Future-Youth Development

A c c o u n t s P ro g r a m ” a n d “ T h e C h i l d re n Development Accounts Program” have been continued into 2016. These are intended to encourage parents from low-income families to save educational and employment preparation

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funds for their children. In total 249 disadvantaged students received the counseling, and the savings amount reached over NT$18,575,477. Furthermore, Taipei City Government subsidized disadvantaged families to purchase computer equipment. By including the newly-added low-income households bucket to the program, the Government further assisted a total of 1,296 low-income families to purchase computers.(7) Cooperation of Both Public and

Pr ivate Sectors on Inte l l igent Disaster Prevention and Relief

The Bifrost System and victim identification app were combined by g0v to create a mobile application that would issue temporary victim identification cards (bar codes) to simplify the complicated handling and application process post-disaster, and to keep record of their usage so that the searching process by relatives and acquaintances of victims post-event might become easier. The Material Donation Map facilitates the checking and transparency of grocery goods inventory and flow, and this allows the public to monitor and donate goods at an appropriate pace, helping to make disaster relief go even smoother.

On September 20, 2016, the Government entered into a contract with HCT Logistics by signing the “Cooperation Agreements on Major Disaster Emergency Logistics of Supplies Transport and Warehouse Management. By relying on its professionalism in logistics, the company will assist delivery of goods and material in the event of disasters, consult on logistics, inventory management, system connection, and other topics that would allow construction of a disaster emergency logistics system.

On September 21, 2015, the Government entered into a contract with four major chain convenience stores by signing the “Disaster Emergency Logistics Transport and Inventory Management Support Agreement” to utilize their dense logistics system to supply fresh foods and daily necessities to victims in a timely manner. For the first time on March 25 2016, a disaster prevention drill was organized and participated in by Taipei City, New Taipei City, Keelung City and Taoyuan City, in which the four main chain

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Press conference held for the “Reverse the Future-Youth Development Accounts Program”

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convenience stores worked together to deliver 400 breakfast items to victims with timeliness and warmth.

7. Social Work ServicesThe Department of Social Welfare, Taipei

City Government intends to provide the suitable and localized welfare services that are people-oriented, family-centered and community-based.(1) Diverse Serv ices Prov ided to

D isadvan taged Fami l i es and a i ies in risis y o nity s

Social Welfare CentersIn 2016, the Government extended i ts

service to reach 7,433 families and a total of 131,456 people. Continuous efforts have been made to implement the Active Care Program for Disadvantaged Children Under Six Years of Age. In 2016, a total of 2,740 children received the service. Right after the bombing of Songshan Train Station on July 7, 2016, a dedicated task force was set up by the Department of Social Welfare, and 11 staff from social welfare centers were dispatched to care and offer condolence money to the victims in the hospital. (2) Continuously Pushing Forward “The

Family General Service—Taipei City Services for Family in High-Risk Program”

To assist families at high risk, where children and youth do not receive appropriate care from parents due to family pressure, failing marriages,

drug abuse, mental illness or prison sentences, the Department of Social Welfare continues to integrate prevention and network resources from other departments. In addition, the Department also commissioned f ive private groups to execute the Family General Service—Taipei City Services for Family in High-Risk Program so as to professionally deal with cases, give guidance on domestic affairs, and provide diverse solutions. This is aimed to support, maintain and improve functions of these families and fulfill the second-grade prevention for the protection of children and youth. In 2016, a total of 1,751 cases were reported and a total of 2,458 children and youth received counseling. It is recorded that a total of 62,595 service items were delivered.(3) Services for the Homeless

Reaching out to the homeless is one type of tolerance that any international city should have. The Department of Social Welfare put together resources to provide the homeless with meal delivery, cleaning services, medical treatment, transportation back home, l i fe assistance, employment referral and so on. Through proper management, the Department aims to reduce the impact of homelessness and increase the quality of life of citizens.

In 2016, a total of 7,348 homeless persons received medical treatment. A total of 164,002 people received meal supply services, which was provided by both the public and private sectors. A total of 25,619 people used the bathing services provided by both the public and private sectors. Moreover, a total of 9,622 people received the

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urgency allowance, rental subsidy, community assignments and employment counsel ing services conducted by the Department of Labor at Taipei City Government.(4) Volunteerism

To celebrate International Volunteer Day on December 5, the Taipei Volunteer Service Development Center launched a one-month volunteerism promotion event under the slogan of “Accompanied by Volunteers, Taipei Bravo!” This event includes book exhibitions and celebrity seminars on volunteerism as well as a one-day camp for young volunteers. The online application system for the volunteerism honorary card was open for use from November onwards, and the handling process has been shortened to two days. On December 4, an achievement exhibition on volunteerism and a picnic activity were organized in Huashan 1914-Creative Park, in which more than a thousand volunteers were invited to join. This perfectly demonstrates that

enthusiastic volunteerism is alive and well in Taipei City, that there are ever more citizens keen to join as volunteers.(5) Enhance the Professionalism and

Quality of Social WorkIn 2016, a total of 256 licenses for social

workers have been issued. They are widely distributed in different areas such as medicine, mental health, children, youth, women, families, physically and mentally impaired, the elderly and so on. The Department of Social Welfare applied to set up a specialized social worker training and licensing institution for children, youth, women and family categories.(6) Surplus Food Platform

In response to the concept of environmental friendliness and zero waste of food resources, the Department of Social Welfare cooperated with different markets to initiate a surplus food platform. Among them, Shi-dong Market took

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the lead to encourage vendors to collect edible food material after closing hours. On December 28, Nanmen Market, the market with the longest history in Taipei City, also officially joined the program. The market’s management association would encourage the vendors to give away edible food scrapes. Upon collection, the Department of Social Welfare would connect with social welfare organizations for the elderly, disabled, children, and youths to collect the food material during regular hours. These food scraps would be either cooked and distributed to the targeted recipients, or directly distributed to families in need so that they themselves would be able to take them home and cook them.(7) Executing the Social Safety Network

Strengthening ProgramThe Taipei City Social Security Network

Strengthening Program is designed to be unveiled in three parts. The first part encompasses seven security networks including schooling, health care, employment, social welfare, community care, emergency help and safety protection, all of which should be fully implemented and strengthened. The second part encompasses

cooperation across different professional services, ensuring that by convening social safety network case study seminars and hosting community-level and government-level social security connection meetings there would be consolidation and cooperation among units of different districts and levels. The third part encompasses a community support system that is to be reinforced by promoting community residents’ awareness of mental health, and introducing some simple tips to help each other.

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8. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault PreventionThe Taipei City Center for Prevention of

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault integrates private sectors and public resources including the health department, police administration, education, judicial department and social administration into a network to push forward the prevention and management of victims from domestic violence and sexual assault.(1) 24-Hour Protection Hotline

In 2016 a total of 33,937 consultat ions and reporting calls were received. Amongst these, 14,949 calls were made to report cases concerning domestic violence and 764 on sexual assaults. 220 attendances to handle emergencies on domestic violence during nighttime or holidays were logged. (2) Integrat ing Publ ic and Private

Resources to Establish a Prevention Network

A. The Taipei City Safety and Protection Network against Domestic Violence: The Taiwan Intimate Partner Violence Danger Assessment

(or TIPVDA) and the Danger Assessment (or DA) have been applied to identify and assess high-risk cases. In 2016, a total of 631 high-risk cases were handled.

B. One-Stop Service and Integrated Team Program for Sexual Assault Victims in Taipei City: a specialized team offers assistance to help victims receive medical treatment and examination as well as filing a report to the police. 212 people in 2016 benefited from the service. To enhance protection from sexual assaults for children and the mentally disabled, six training sessions on The Case

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Interview Procedure for Children and Mentally-Challenged Victims from Sexual Assaults were organized in two stages in 2016. Police officers, medical staff, prosecutors, psychologists and social workers, giving a total of 519 people, attended these.

C. The Taipei City Government set up a service station in the Taiwan Taipei District Court to provide temporary baby-sitting. In 2016, 185 people utilized the service.

D. The nation’s first “Gentleman Service Center” was established to deliver services such as promoting men’s awareness and participation in the issue of preventing domestic and sexual violence and increase the social participation of male citizens. Moreover, this center is positioned as a local community venue with collected resources to offer men advice on how to release pressure from home and work places, provide them with parenting knowledge and skills, as well as provide a social resource network. The center was opened on July 25

2016, and it has been recorded that a total of 1,830 people have used the venue’s service, with 319 people receiving welfare consultation, 619 people participating in group works and seminars, and 2,217 people joining exhibition and promotion events.。

(3) Implementing Treatment Services for Aggressors to Prevent Recurrences of Violence

I n 2 0 1 6 , i t w a s c a l c u l a t e d t h a t 2 4 0 aggressors of domestic violence and a total of 457 aggressors of sexual assaults received the treatment and counseling program. The Government also implemented Marital Violence Perpetrator Counseling Program to create a connective system between services for victims of domestic violence and treatment programs for the aggressors in order to prevent violence from occurring again. It was calculated that a total of 330 people used the service, with 9,086 service items delivered.

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(4) Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults Prevention Educational Training and Promotion

In 2016, a total of 105 promotional campaigns were organized with 61,496 people participating. These campaigns encompassed a wide range of topics including “Key Points for Children and Youth Self-protection,” a sexual assault prevention learning sheet, “Implementation of Regulation 63-1 of Domestic Violence Prevention Law—A Press Conference on Protection Order Applicable to Violence from Intimate Relationship for non-cohabitating couples,” “Prevalent Socializing Applications for Youth to Make Friends Online- Cautious Points on Youth Befriending,” press conference on the “Gentleman Service Center”, and “Happy Dinning at Home-Press Conference on Resolving Familial Conflicts and Create Happy Experience at Home.”

The eop e’s Organizations and Community Development

Part 2

Based on the principle of “Consultation and Service instead of Supervision and Instructions”, Taipei City Government worked to provide an environment in which social groups could self-manage.

1. Consultation, Review and inancia udit on the eop e’s

Organizations, the Cooperatives and FoundationsThere were 3 ,806 regis tered People ’s

Organizations in Taipei City in 2016, including 174 industrial and business organizations, 2,960 social groups, 318 freelance professional groups, 354 Community Development Associations. The total number of Cooperatives in Taipei city was 259 (including 13 Mutual Help Cooperatives of Savings), while the number of Taipei City Social Welfare Charity Foundations was 190.

2. The Charity Fundraising Promotion and AuditingIn 2016, 29 fundraising applications were

granted, which were fol lowed by f inancial auditing. In addition, on-site visits were made for further investigation where there were reports made by members of the public.

3. Pushing Forward Community Mutual Help Network

(1) The community organization empowerment project was implemented, in which 124 communities were involved. 75 hours were recorded for organizing basic training courses on community development. A total of 31 projects on community mutual help were subsidized in order to provide mutual care for children, youth and disadvantaged families in communities, as well as promoting integrated community service plans. A total of 273 projects on community development were subsidized for the purpose of supporting community activities and promoting its interaction and connection.

(2) Integrated Community Service Projects continues to be a focus of work in 2016, for which the Taipei City Community Development Association plans and manages community diverse service stations. In 2016, 10 communities were involved in this project, including Zi-yun Children & Youth Family Care Program, Love for the Silver-haired in Jiou-ru (a program to encourage senior citizens to participate activities in Jiou-ru community), Care Service for Children and the Elderly in An-dong Community, Xishan Community Silver-Hair Dinning and Growth Program, and Shuanxin Community Agricultural Movement.

ConclusionTaipei City Government has been keen to pull

together resources from the public and private sectors to “Create a Warm, Secure, Fair, Mutually-assisting, Dignified and Quality Society of Social Welfare.” Having an open-minded attitude has been the principle of the Government as it intends to promote civic participation, collect civic opinions, and develop social welfare policies that caters to the needs of the citizens in the future. All these efforts are aimed towards creating a model social welfare system in Taipei City.

The D epartment of H ealth, Taipei City Government is committed to the mission of promoting citizens’ health and safety by supporting several emerging plans, including emphasizing life-long healthcare and medical care, actively participating in the Alliance for H ealthy Cities, advocating various health promotion and disease prevention policies, establishing F ood and D rug Inspection M ap Taipei and developing integrated care with community care doctors in order to ensure that citizens live healthily and eat safely, and have access to comprehensive medical care.

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Citizen Health Promotion

Part 1

1. Health Promotion and Maintenance

(1) Women, Infants and Genetic HealthIn 2016, genetic health subsidies were

granted to 41,024 people for pre-natal genetic diagnosis and neo-natal congenital metabolic screening; to 100,471 children aged 0 to 6 years for pre-school developmental screening, and 199 children were then referred due to suspected

developmental delay; to 32,139 newborns for hearing screening, and 226 suspected newborns were referred accordingly. For the “Care-Free Pregnancy Policy”, 3,416 people were subsidized for post-marriage and pre-pregnancy health examinations; 14,748 people were subsidized for screening of Down’s syndrome. For critical congeni ta l hea l th d isease screen ing for newborns, 24,943 newborns were screened and 57 suspected cases were referred. 850 people have participated in events supporting new immigrants; and 1,983 visits were made to new immigrants and their children. children. As for the promotion promotion of breastfeeding-friendly environments, the number of baby-friendly hospitals has increased to 23; and according to the law, there should be 437 institutions with dedicated breastfeeding rooms. There are 973 rooms city-wide and 560 rooms have obtained an “Excellence Breastfeeding Room Certification”.(2) C h i l d r e n a n d A d o l e s c e n t ' s

Healthcare56,426 children have completed the pre-

school children's vision, hearing, and oral cavity examinations. 124 “Elementary School Campus Tour Train” sessions were organized, with a total of 25,385 people participating in them. Free vision check-ups were provided to 69,878 Grade 2, 3, and 4 elementary school children; 20 sessions on “Training for Eye Protection Agents” were organized with 196 attendees in total. Fluoride coating was provided to 34,267 Grade 1 elementary school children and 3 sessions of “Call ing for a Healthy Baby” were held, which 2,500 people have attended. 48 talks on

To protect the heal th of c i t izens, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government actively promotes cordial medical care and care services for the elderly, integration of emergency medical care resources, improvement of food safety and enhancement of infectious disease and viral prevention. According to the analysis on the average life expectancy of Taipei citizens from 2013 to 2015, the average life expectancy for male and female citizens was 80.6 and 86.3 years respectively; compared to the average life expectancy of 78.9 years for males and 83.6 years for females between 2003 and 2005, this shows that the longevity of Taipei citizens is steadily increasing.

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adolescent health promotion were organized with 18,164 participants in total. 4 sessions of Parent-Children Workshops and an Experience Camp for Asthma Monitoring and Care were held with 399 attendees.(3) Adults, Middle-Aged and Senior

Health Care and Healthy PostureComprehensive and high-quality services were

provided to seniors by organizing elderly health examinations and 1,399 education seminars on high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol, chronic kidney diseases and dementia. For the health care of disadvantaged elders, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government established 1,029 “At-home care stations," 40 Health Automated Teller Machines,” and 55 “Community Care Stations.” The Taipei U.Life Village was setup at the Taipei Expo Park, a total of 218,832 visits were made by 135 groups. In addition, health promotion activities were also provided to the citizens to manage healthy posture, a total of 127,967 kilograms were lost by 70,963 participants. (4) Cancer Control and Aboriginal Health

Care (including Taipei Cards)Established a “Cancer Control Network” and

extensively set up a total of 748 healthy stations to provide citizens with cancer cancer prevention, control and screening services. In 2016, 255,804 people received cervical pap smear tests, and 418 people had confirmed diagnoses; 98 ,318people underwent mammography examinations with 593 confirmed diagnoses;

140,697 people received fecal occult blood tests and 213 had confirmed diagnoses; 86,499 people underwent oral mucosal examinations, and 44 were confirmed diagnoses. In addition, 540 people attended health examinations for aboriginal elders aged 55 years and above, and 3,457 aboriginal elders were visited. A total of 8,141,160 points were accumulated in the “Taipei Card Points and Redemption Service” from 89,711 participants, and the total redeemed cash value was NT$ 4,728,220.

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(5) Tobacco Hazards ControlIn 2016, 72,986 cases of tobacco hazard

control violations were investigated, and 369 fines were levied. 3,047 stores selling tobacco products around school campuses were advised not to sell tobacco products to teenagers; 8 smoking-cessation education courses and 1,301 tobacco hazards control advocacies were held in combination with the “2016 Quit and Win” by providing fee-waiving services for smoking cessation clinic registration, with a total of 24,419 participants. 12 hospitals were assisted in passing Smoke-Free Hospital certification certification. A total of 224 designated smoke-free places, including the area outside of MRT stations, Minsheng Community Plaza, the area in front of the Taipei Zoo and the surrounding sidewalks of 215 school campuses. The first smoking cessation business circle “Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Plaza” was advocated in Taipei City.

2. Healthy CitiesIn 2016, the Commissioner of Department

Health, Taipei City Government Huang Shier-chieg acted as a convener and organized an inter-departmental organization to integrate three theme topics: healthy city, age-friendly city and safe community. By following the strategic map published by the Taipei City Government and international reference indicators, the Department of Health set 63 indicators and 62 action plans for healthy cities. Under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioner of Department of Health Lin Hsiu-lian, the Department officially joined the membership and won 2 bid prizes at “The 7th

Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities”. The Department of Health was also awarded 17 prizes at “The 8th Award Ceremony for Taiwan Healthy and Age-friendly Cities in Taiwan”. In the same year, the Department of Health also participated in the Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Public Health Association, and 3 posters were selected as excellent posters regarding safety issues.

Strengthening Food Safety

Part 2

1. Constructing a Safe Consumer Environment for Food, Drug and Cosmetics

(1) Transparency on Safety Information on Food

The Depar tment of Heal th, Taipei Ci ty Government addi t ional ly added cater ing registration, inspections for classification of trans-fat and Classification and Evaluation for Dining Sanitation Management, seminars on food sanitation, and chef certification (as well as food/ingredients interaction-related information) to the public “Food Information” webpage, and the website was browsed 4,190 times.(2) Classification of Food Sanitation

ManagementThe C lass i f ica t ion and Eva lua t ion fo r

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Dining Sanitation Management in Taipei City is a guidance-directed system. At the results presentat ion on October 27, 2016, i t was confirmed that 782 vendors were certif ied between 2015 and 2016, of which 467 were classified as excellent and 236 were classified as good. (3) Purifying the Advertisement of Food,

Drugs and CosmeticsA total of 3,154 illegal advertisements were

logged and 841 were fined. This included 278 food cases, 34 drug cases and 529 cosmetic cases. (4) Occupational Education for Food,

Drug and Cosmetics Vendors4 seminar sessions on advertisement were

organized with 650 participants; along with 5 seminars on the promotion of community pharmacy and pharmaceutical services policy attended by 372 participants; 2 seminars on cosmetic labeling for vendors attended by

2016 Seminar on purification of advertisements

Excellence Certification in Classification and Evaluation for Dining Sanitation Management

Good Certification in Classification and Evaluation for Dining Sanitation Management

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212 participants; and a total of 156 sessions on labeling and sanitation education for food vendors and explanation of the “Taipei City Self-Governing Regulations for Food Safety” with 8,436 participants.

2. Strengthening Risk Management for Food, Drug and Cosmetics

(1) Inspection for Food, Drug and Cosmetics

A total of 4,075 commercially sold food products and food containers were inspected, and 251 failed the inspection. 113,891 food labels were inspected, with 1,317 that failed the inspection. Hygiene inspections were carried out in food vendors, 200 drug inspections and 12,327 drug labels were inspected and 129 were illegally labeled. 4,899 non-standard vendors were inspected and 53 counterfeit, inferior or prohibited drug products were discovered, as well as 50 illegal and defective medical devices.

2,428 inspections on controlled drugs were made, 173 cosmetic products and 10,443 labels were inspected, and 225 failed inspection. A total of 121 news items were released.(2) Promot ion o f Se l f -Govern ing

Regulations for Food SafetyThe “Taipei City Self-Governing Regulations

for Food Safety” were promulgated on January 13, 2016, and the promulgation procedures regarding “Article 7 Food Tracer Taipei”, “Article 9 Labeling of Locations for Direct Food Vendors”, “Article 11 Classification of Food Sanitation Management”, “Article 12 Regular Inspection and Partition Management of Marketplaces”, “Article 14 Catering Registration”, “Article 15 Registration for Vendors and Temporary Air-Markets” as well as “Article 16 Self-Inspections” were completed.(3) Improving Knowledge and Skills on

Professional InspectionsThe practice workshops targeted at hygiene

inspection personnel were held by the Department of Health, Taipei City Government, which included a 35-hour course on topics such as focus, knowledge and skills, negotiation strategies and conflict management, and reconciliation practice on consumption disputes.

(4) Improv ing Test Serv ices and Capacity

A. The Depar tment of Heal th, Taipei Ci ty Government handled 252,537 cases of food sanitation tests, 8,170 cases of business sanitation tests, 15,836 cases of western

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medicine mixed with Chinese herbal medicine tests, 207 cases of cosmetics tests, 88 medical examinations, and 50,244 citizen commissioned tests, a total of 327,082 cases were tested.

B. Between August 11 and 12, 2016, the Department of Health received on-site inspection and certification conducted by the TFDA, including new category accreditation, regular audits and external audits.

C. From October 5 to 6, 2016, the Department of Health assisted in the organization of the 2016 National Conference on Food Sanitation Testing Techniques, and was awarded with an Excellent Contribution Award and 2 of the best posters.

D. A total of 10 emerging new testing techniques for phosphate testing in shrimp products were developed, food for vegetarians mixed with meat, peanut allergens, heavy metals/aluminum/chloride in food products, bromate in packaged drinking water, genetically modified foods, inorganic arsenic in algae, food poisoning-Norovirus monitoring and beef jerky adulteration.

3. Protection of the Consumer’s Rights

(1) Bolstering Policies and LegislationThe “Regulations on Health Management

Violation Reports and Rewards in Taipei City” was

approved at the 1,890th Meeting, promulgated by the Taipei City Governmental Official and reviewed and documented by the Executive Yuan. The highlights of the amendments were to elevate the percentages of payment of rewards for reporting illegal actions listed in the “Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation” and “Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act” to encourage public reporting.(2) Establishing and Optimizing the

Food , D rugs and Cosme t i cs Information Platform

The Food and Drug Inspection Map Taipei was put online on August 24, 2016. This disclosedthe audit results of food sanitation inspections for vendors and discarded drug recycling stations located in Taipei City. By December 31, 2016, a total of 1,235 vendors and 300 at-home discarded drug recycling stations had been disclosed.

The “Food Tracer Taipei” additionally added new sections for chain restaurants. So far there have been a total of 7 sections appended, with the number of registered restaurants ranking at the top nationally. The information was also included in the Web Archive Taiwan and was introduced to the Central Food Cloud for analysis as part of the National Big Data. There were a total of 176,549 visits to the website.

(3) Mediation of Consumer Disputes440 Consumer Disputes were received, and

224 of them received successful mediation. For cases that were not mediated successfully the first time, the Department reached a 100%

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success rate in engaging the claimant in a second mediation or notifying them of other ways of mediation. The Department also handled cross-border tourist consumer dispute and the rate of this was 100%.

(4) Drug Abuse Prevention, Safety, Control and Advocacy

The Depar tment of Heal th, Taipei Ci ty Government conducted 650 advocacies on medication safety and drug abuse prevention, with a total of 133,775 participants. From May 1 to August 31, 2016, the Department of Health conducted 507 substance abuse prevention advocacies in collaboration with the “Summer Time Youth Protection – Youth Project”, with a total of 56,850 participants. On May 28, 2016, the Department of Health conducted a charitable "Anti-Drug Fair" event, with a total of 600 people participating.

Integrating Emergency Medical Care

Part 3

1. Improving Efficiency of Emergency Medical Care

(1) Improving the Quality of Emergency Care and Medical Referrals

Guidance for hospitals within the city’s jurisdiction was provided and the projects of the Ministry of Health and Welfare were collaborated with to coordinate 38 emergency response hospitals in both cities thereby forming the Taipei Network. The Department of Health, Taipei City Government is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the hospital medical referrals within the network, improving the safety and quality of medical referrals for emergency patients, as well as alleviating emergency department overcrowding and implementing emergency triage in hospitals.(2) Bolstering the Correct Concept of

Medication UseTo improve the citizen’s correct concept of

medication use, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government encouraged the public to avoid going to major hospitals with only minor conditions and continuously promoted “Distribution of Pre-hospital Emergencies”, along with an emergency referral project for medical centers. This was done to alleviate emergency department overcrowding of major medical centers. After guidance by the Taipei City Fire Department, of the 2,204 patients sent to hospitals, 331 have agreed to accept “Distribution of Pre-hospital Emergencies." This will help to reduce the waiting time for emergency wards and ER retention time, and as such the Department of Health promoted the emergency referral project for medical centers. A total of 152 patients were serviced by this project. The Department of Health also promoted the first “medical referral project between Taipei City Hospital and a medical center”. A total of 440 Medication safety and drug abuse prevention advocacy

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patients were referred from the medical center emergency ward to Taipei City Hospital.

2. Promoting Emergency Education Training for Citizens

(1) Education by Age Groups and Populations

The Department of Health, Fire Department, and Department of Education, Taipei City Government collaborated to improve the emergency education training in high school campuses. Based on the three principles of “sufficient training equipment”, “certified teaching materials”, and “unified teaching methods”, knowledge about CPR + AED was taught to high school students in a lively and engaging manner. It was ensured that each student would get a training set and sufficient time to practice CPR techniques, improving the outcomes of emergency education training. Moreover, students were encouraged to carry out CPR, and were instructed that the “Good Samaritan Law” in the “Emergency Medical Services Act” has “no penalty for saving people” during emergency situations.(2) Promotion of Public Emergency

Rescue AwarenessTo enhance public awareness on the necessity

of CPR and AED, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government actively promoted emergency rescue skills training in citizens, and provided instructions on CPR + AED. Aside from joint promotion by public sectors such as the Taipei City Fire Department, the 12 District Health

Centers and Taipei City Hospitals, the Department of Health also commissioned professional groups to organize emergency skills training and education courses for various settings, ensuring that the citizens participating in the training would learn to operate correctly and respond accordingly during emergency situations. By the end of December 2016, 1,461 AEDs were installed throughout Taipei City; a total 2,075 training sessions on basic CPR+AED were held, which trained a total of 118,954 people.

Cordial Medical Services

Part 4

1. Integrating Community Resources to Provide Tangible Services to the Public

(1) Integrated Care with Community Care Doctors

In September of 2015, to provide more care for disadvantaged groups in communities, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government commissioned the Taiwan Association of Family Medicine to implement the pilot project on “Integrated Care by Community Care Doctors,” targeting the Shilin and Beitou Districts to establish a community resource network. The project also called on primary physicians to provide services with core values on health, professionalism and care, the network provided Pilot first aid training at Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School

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care and visitations to low-income, middle-low-income households, people with disabilities and elderly people living alone. A total of 5,770 cases were carried in 2016, and 5,516 people received health examinat ions provided by medical institutions, 827 home-based care visits by doctors were made, and 112 home-based care visits by other medical professionals were made. Through the participation of 38 basic clinics and 41 doctors, the project aimed to make physicians more active in protecting health and becoming a friendly face for citizens.

In addit ion, faced with the onset of an aging society and the global development and promotion of hospice palliative care, primary physicians are tasked with the need to provide visitations and care services with professionalism and enthusiasm. Besides learning about the dimensions of diseases, physicians should go further and provide health education to households to achieve the goal of medical care.(2) Dementia Care Case Management

For cases of confirmed dementia diagnosis, a case management classification model was established, centering on dementia case families and delivering weekly telephone check-ups based on the severity of the case (mild, medium, severe or complicated needs required). Care visits were made for cases with medium, severe or complicated needs, and services or care resources were also provided based on the needs of the cases. A free case management service with close accessibility was provided for the family members of dementia patients, offering care information and resources to improve the life quality of the patients and their family members. In 2016, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government enlisted Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan Adventist Hospital as well as Taipei City Hospital as the three hospitals to conduct a pilot service model. In addition, in order to delay the functional decline in physical conditions of seniors with dementia and to provide respite care services for primary caregivers, the Department of Health hosted age-friendly group growth activities, mainly for seniors with dementia and their primary caregivers. In 2016, 352 community happy aging activities were held, with a total of The chief of village and chief of staff accompanied the

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3,904 elderly patients with dementia and 3,258 primary caregivers participating.

2. Strengthen Humanistic Medical Care Culture

(1) Improvement Plans for Discharge Services

In the early stages of admission, Taipei City Hospital performed high-risk group screening, collaborated with professional medical teams, and based on the concepts of individualized, humanized, continuing and well-utilized resource services, actively helped patients and their family set up discharge plans before returning home. It also provided home-based nursing care instructions to ensure that the patients would receive continuous care after being discharged. In addition, based on the evaluation results of patients’ demands, the hospital would collaborate with community or long-term care resources to achieve the goal of transfer or replacement. Through systematic and organized

problem-solving skills, patients can be assured of satisfactory home care or transferred to care institutions to obtain or maintain the best health status and quality of life. Telephone care tracking services were provided to discharged patients to build good interactions between physicians and patients, improve patient’s health and life quality,as well as to optimize social resource utilization. In 2016, the recruitment rate of high-risk re-admitted patients was 13.32%, the return rate to the emergency department within 7 days was 7.18%, the completion rate of telephone interviews was 93.45%, and the satisfaction rate toward the services was 99.01%. A total of 6,565 high-risk and readmitted patients were accumulated in the discharge plan, and 13,043 patients were included in the general discharge plan. (2) Improving the Quality of Doctor-

Patient CommunicationTaipei City Hospital has begun to fully promote

family communication meetings since April, 2015, encouraging the hospital wards to organize palliative care family meetings and doctor-patient communication meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to improve communication with patients and family members and reduce medical disputes due to misunderstanding. Experience sharing seminars on medical care and family communication were also held; the quality of medical care is improved through experience exchange, benchmark model learning and resource sharing, creating a three-win scenario for the patient's family, physicians and hospitals. From April, 2015 to December 31, 2016, a total of 76,793 family communication meetings were held.

Senior-friendly CarePart 5

1. Community Long-Term Care Mechanism

(1) Improving Care Network Locations “The Care Management Center of Taipei

City” was established on April 7, 2008, and has

Outdoor activities hosted by Datong District Health Center

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established a long-term care service network combining health care and social welfare systems. This network acts as the single contact for the various long-term care service resources in Taipei City. There were 5 service stations (East, West, South, North and the Central Office). previously, but the East and South Offices have been integrated since May, 2014; and the North Office was moved to the Taipei Beitou Medical Tourism and Healthcare Center in December, 2014. In March, 2016, the Care Management Center of Taipei City was relocated to the Taipei City Hall for the public’s convenience consult and apply for long-term care-related services. An information desk was also newly established at B1 of the building to increase the knowledge of long-term care services available to the public and therefore to facilitate the promotion of long-term care services and bridge the promulgation of the “Long-Term Care Services Act” in 2017. (2) Improve the Service Quality of Long-

Term Care PersonnelBased on the long-term care insurance

planning report published by the former Council for Economic Planning and Development, Executive Yuan, the estimated manpower for the various long-term care service in 2017 is: 52,623 caregivers, 4,038 social workers, 16,504 nursing personnel, 5,822 physiotherapists and occupational therapists. The service personnel are the key element in constructing a complete long-term care service system. Once the Long-Term Care Service Act has been implemented, the demands for long-term care service will

increase greatly. Therefore, it is recommended that training for future personnel be started early. To expand the training for the various service personnel, Taipei has been implementing Long-term Medical Care Personnel Training since 2014. The training courses will be divided into three major dimensions: policy, concepts and practice. The Level I courses held in 2016 have trained 798 service personnel.

To enhance the service qual i ty of care managers, focus on holistic services (including the physical, psychological, spiritual and social aspects), the care managers of Taipei City completed several on-the-job training courses in 2016, including psychological problems of the elderly and caring skills, stress adjustment and emotional management, and gender perspectives in long-term care to identify high-risk cases during the visits and assessments conducted by the care managers. In addition to the link to resources for long-term care services, the care managers could also refer cases to the Suicide Prevention and Control Center and the long-term care volunteer group to provide professional services and regular telephone interviews.

2. Cultivate Self-Management Capacity for Senior Health

(1) Encourage the Elderly to Participate in Health Promotion Activities

The Depar tment of Heal th, Taipei Ci ty Government combines resources from the industry, government sectors, academic and

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private sectors and established community-based supportive environments, and encompasses the 8 major dimensions of Age-Friendly Cities, health promotion services related to health promotion topics (including fall prevention for the elderly, regular exercise, healthy diet, mental health promotion, oral health, tobacco hazard prevention, social participation and screening services), and health promotion courses and information to the senior population. By the end of 2016, a total of 129,860 people participated in services provided.

To build an age-friendly environment and to encourage seniors to participate in health promotion activities, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government collaborated with the Depar tment of Educat ion’s “Happy Aging Classrooms” and the Department of Social Welfare’s “Community Care Service Locations” to setup 36 “Senior Lifestyle Stations”, which aimed to strengthen the fitness of seniors, improve self-care capacity, and increase participation and activity awareness, improving quality of life and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the senior population. A total of 14,898 seniors participated in the event. The Department of Health continued to organize community senior health promotion competitions, creating a stage where the elderly can demonstrate their healthy vitality and meaning of life. Aside from promoting learning and growth through teamwork, the competition also improves

the interpersonal relationship of the elderly and increases their social participation. In 2016, a total of 12,880 seniors in 299 teams participated in the competition. On July 31, 2016 at the Chientan Youth Activity Center, the Department of Health organized the “2016 Age-Friendly Happy Taipei Senior Vitality SHOW” event, which attracted 721 elderly persons to participate in the performance. Five teams represent ing Taipei Ci ty were selected to participate in the National Northern Competition, and they won the prestigious honor of a Gold Medal.

Communicable Disease and Substance Hazard Prevention

Part 6

1. Preventive Inoculation(1) Routine Vaccination for Babies and

InfantsA text message system for infant vaccination

and health information was initiated on March 8, 2012, which sends out emails and text notification schedules to parents so that they can get

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regular infant vaccinations. By the end of 2016, an estimated 134,449 infants had benefited from this vaccination notification service. The regular vaccination rate in infants was up to 94.7% in 2016.(2) Vaccination for Streptococcus

PneumoniaeCollaboratively promote the inoculation

programs of Pneumococcal 13-Valent Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-13) for children below 5 years old and Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) for senile persons more than 75 years old with the Centers for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare. By December 31, 2016, a total of 83,026 children received the PCV-13 vaccination while 6,919 elderly citizens have received the PPV23 vaccination since October 1, 2016. (3) Inoculation of Influenza Vaccine

The new addition of populations receiving free-vaccination was initiated on October 1, 2016: for adults aged between 50 and 64, high-risk patients with chronic diseases aged below 50 (including those have BMI ≧ 30), teenagers aged between 13 and 18, and women who have

given birth within the last 6 months. Citizens aged above 6 months and who did not receive any influenza vaccines are also eligible to receive free-vaccination starting from December 1, 2016. By December 31, 2016, a total of 623,411 people had received an influenza vaccination.

2. The Surveillance Network Platform for Communicable Diseases

(1) Reporting of Infectious Diseases in Schools

By December 31, 2016, according to the statistics registered in the “Taipei City Infectious Disease Reporting System for Schools and Organizations” information platform, a total of 1,250,870 cases were reported.(2) Reporting of Certifiable Diseases

Infectious diseases or suspected infectious diseases discovered in medical institutes shall be reported to the competent health authorities, and pandemic research and prevention measures against individual cases shall be conducted as well, as required by law. By December 31, 2016 based on the statistics of onset dates, a total of 4,645 cases had been reported, of which 2,853 cases were confirmed. (3) Monitoring of International Infectious

Diseases and Information ExchangeThe Convention of Control for Infectious

Diseases in Asia (CCIDA) held in Seoul, Korea was attended June 7 to 9, 2016 to share the strategies of tuberculosis prevention and control in Taipei City. “The 8th Joint Research Meeting” in Tokyo, Japan was attended from December 20 to 21, 2016 to report the "Emerging risk factors of HIV and associated infections among gay communities in Taipei City" and "Analysis of syphilis epidemiology in Taipei City".

3. Communicable Disease Prevention

(1) Enterovirus PreventionA press conference for enterovirus prevention Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je received influenza vaccine

inoculation

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and an announcement of measures for those missing school and providing babysit t ing services was hosted on May 3, 2016. On May 10, the enterovirus pandemic was confirmed, and the Department of Health reinforced patient education and hygiene inspections to prevent enterovirus from transmission within the education or babysitting institutes. (2) Zika Virus Infection and Dengue

Fever PreventionThe “Taipei City Government’s Dengue Fever

and Zika Virus Infection Prevention Center” convened 4 meetings in 2016 to conduct war gaming for the Zika virus infection pandemic and to combine inter-departmental resources to achieve overall prevention.

(3) Influenza PreventionTotal of 332 special influenza-like holiday

clinics were advised for practice in medical institutes between January 23 and April 10, 2016 to alleviate emergency department overcrowding during influenza pandemics and provide instant medical services (approximately 2,800).(4) Tuberculosis Prevention

Real-time follow up of the medication status of patients with tuberculosis or latent tuberculosis through the "Remote Video Directly Observed Therapy Short-Course (Video DOTS) Telecare Service." By December 31, 2016, the registered tuberculosis cases had been reduced to 651 people, which was a step towards the goal of the World Health Organization to “End TB in 2035”.

Patient education for tuberculosis prevention at Taipei Zoo

Press conference of supporting measures for school and babysitting being called-off caused by the enterovirus pandemic

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4. Business Sanitation ManagementTo ensure accountability when it comes to

daily hygiene inspections for premises providing of Beauty and Hair, Hotel, Swimming, Bathing (including hot-spring), Cinema and Film Business in Taipei City for daily hygiene inspections, 382 were certified for improvement and certified for “Excellent Sanitation Self-Management Classification” in 2016 while 4,991 operators were inspected in total and 1,152 were advised for improvement on business hygiene.

5. Substance Hazard Prevention and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Prevention

(1) Substance Hazard PreventionTo follow up drug addiction cases and assist

in the referral of related resources, as well as to help drug addicts abstain from drugs and return to the community; by December 31, 2016, 4,830 cases were registered, of which 4,350 addiction

cases received follow-up counseling sessions during the period. In addition, to understand case status and requirements, the Department of Health conducted telephone interviews (20,306 instances), home visits (1,502 instances) or face-to-face interviews (417 instances) and provided employment referrals (64 instances) as well as social/legal/family services (total of 2,727 instances).(2) A c q u i r e d I m m u n o d e f i c i e n c y

Syndrome (AIDS) and Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention

By December 31, 2016, the number of registered Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected individuals in Taipei City was 4,179 people. Newly HIV-infected cases were 410 people, which was an 8.5% increase when compared to last year’s statistics during the same period. There were 200 new AIDS patients, which was a 3.1% increase compared to last year’s patients during the same period.

ConclusionThrough building bridges and integrating

horizontally and vertically between departments and across counties, the Department of Health, Taipei City Government is gradually formulating and implementing multi-aspect and multi-ethnic healthcare policies such as health promotion, medical care, food and medicine control and disease prevention. This will lead Taipei City toward the vision of becoming the leading Healthy City in Asia.

Youth Project – health education for anti-drug advocacy

Advocacy activities for anti-drug substitute services seed trainer training program

Taipei City Government has a vision to build a city that is suitable for all to live in. Based on the idea that citizens are the most important asset a city possesses, the government has dedicated itself to the maintenance of social safety, and the establishment of an organizational culture that is honest and trustworthy, respectful to simplicity, pursues excellence, and has a strong spirit of cooperation. Its goal is that the city is full of j ustice, culture, health and safety, care and sharing, community development and transparency, tools which can be used to build a happy and appealing city where people can reside safely and work happily.

Social Safety

Maintaining Good Public Safety and Traffic Order

Part 1

1. Elevating the Quality of Law Enforcement and Service

(1) To elevate the performance quality and professionalism of policemen, 3,984 scenario-training sessions had been carried out during 2016 according to the “Compiled Duty Implementation Procedures for Police

Departments and Stations” and the “Dialogues Used by Policemen on Various Assignments.” As a result, the professional ability and service attitude of policemen has been effectively elevated.

(2) Strengthening Crime Reporting Systems and Diversifying Crime Reporting Channels

Besides its 110 crime reporting hotline, the Taipei City Police Department (TCPD) Command and Control Center responds to crime reported by citizens 365 days a year and 24 hours a day through the Internet, text messages, and fax messages. Citizens also can download an NPA’s APP that enables them to report crime, thereby diversifying crime reporting channels.

2. Preventing the Occurrence of Crime and Safeguarding the Safety of the Public

(1) Strengthening Public Awareness of Crime Prevention

In 2016, 2,903 crime prevention campaign activities were held. To celebrate 2016 Crime Prevention Day, a carnival for promoting public awareness on crime was held at the first floor lobby of the Taipei Rail Station on August 13, which had “Fighting against Fraud by the Entire People and Mobilization of the People against Ketamine” as its theme. 28 citizens were cited for their contributions to the public safety of Taipei City at the carnival.

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Police officer practicing ID check procedures at a traffic check

A video of police officers’ service attitude being played before duty

Public safety is the cornerstone of city development. Taipei City Mayer Ko Wen-je, since taking office, has not only proactively raised the law enforcement efficiency and professionalism of the city government, but also listens to citizens’ voices, leading to the tight linkage between the government and the people, and enhancing the promotion of the concept of safety. The city has taken actions of its own accord, cracked down on illegal activities, and adopted preventive measures, in order to safeguard citizens’ life and personal safety and allow them to live with no fear.

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(2) Implementing Youth Protection Measures

A. In 2016, the “Campus Tour of the Crime Prevention Campaign Group” was carried out 265 times. Two activities were organized for the counseling of high-risk juveniles during winter and summer vacations respectively,

and one large scale crime prevention activity was launched. In addit ion, to increase counsel ing for youth who were under counseling, counseling had been given to 718 juveniles who had been in legal trouble, 126 dropouts and 33 high-risk juveniles, totaling 877 juveniles.

B. In 2016, 4,182 visits were made, 3,300 police officers were dispatched to maintain campus safety, 1,003 inspection tours were carried out outside campus, and 231 truants were found.

C. In 2016, the “Reinforced Youth Protection Measures” were applied in 1,625 instances; 12,413 businesses were raided; 2,938 juveni les wi th problem behavior were reprimanded and recorded; 11 people were referred to the Department of Social Welfare or the Department of Health for their involvement in 10 respective offences; seven people were referred to summary courts or the Department of Health for their involvement in

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Crime prevention carnival 1

Crime prevention carnival 2

Awarding people for their contributions to public safety

A youth group activity held during winter vacation to guide youth

seven respective offences; and one person was referred to the competent authority for operating a business without a license or without following the rules.

(3) Safeguarding and Promoting the Safety of Women and Children

A. Victims of domestic violence were assisted in an application for a protection order, offered counseling, and referred to other organizations and duly vis i ted by the pol ice off icers whose patrol areas covered the victims’ residences. In 2016, the police handled 6,995 domestic violence cases and assisted in 945 applications for civil protection orders.

B. While handling sexual assault cases, the police officers that escort victims to hospital for a medical examination and take their statements must be the same sex as the victims. Victims’ identities must also be kept secret and connected agencies must be combined to provide integrated service. In addition, the one-stop service for sexual assault victims has to be continued. In 2016, 290 sexual assault cases were dealt with.

C. A protection network for women and children has been establ ished; and awareness campaign activities and personal safety seminars aimed at the protection of women and children have been conducted on campus and in metro malls. Two micro films entitled “Is it wrong to love in this way?” and “Millet”

were shot; and a Facebook page for fans was set up to provide the public with real time information. Various media and large scale activities were used to launch 305 awareness campaign activities and stalls were set up 94 times in metro malls in the east district of the city to promote awareness, with a total of 71,596 people participating in them.

(4) To Create a Communi ty Sel f -Defense System

To create a community self-defense system, enthusiastic local residents or police officers from the local police station may recommend or recruit dedicated citizens who are willing to uphold the public safety of their community to voluntarily organize neighborhood watch groups. In 2016, 354 neighborhood watch groups and 4,421 apartment watch groups, totaling 4,775 groups, were established with the assistance of the police.

3. Actively Investigating Various Criminal Cases and Maintaining Social Safety

(1) Five Programs Respectively against (Gangs, Firearms, Gambling, Drugs, Prostitution)

A. The Gang Buster ProgramGangs have been assembling their members

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to unscrupulously engage in street fights and to use violence to collect debts, causing severe disruption to social safety. This program was planned and implemented from 2016 onwards, and it entrails (entails) police targeting the principal members of criminal organizations who are prone to causing trouble. The police have spared no effort in apprehending criminal elements in accordance with the Organized Crime Prevention Act. To date, 61 culprits and 367 of their accomplices have been taken into police custody under the Gang Buster Program.

B. The Firearm Crackdown ProgramTo wipe out factories that alter f irearms

and stem the sources of illegal firearms and ammunition, the “Sweeping Operation Program against Illegal Firearms” was put in place. In line with the simultaneous nation-wide sweeping operations coordinated by the National Police Agency which raided and investigated targets such as areas prone to shooting incidences, venues with declining public safety and particular persons, the TCPD seized 153 kinds of firearms and 1,901 rounds of various ammunition in 2016. In addition, all shooting incidences that had happened between 2015 and 2016 had been busted, which has been recognized as an excellent achievement.

C. The Anti-Drug ProgramA powerful crackdown on drugs has been

planned and organized monthly or bimonthly. The tactic of an “All-out Blockade of Access

Roads along with Mobile Checks at Fixed Points in the City” is applied to fight high-, middle-, and low-level drug dealers. In 2016, there were 5,834 drug-related cases investigated and 6,042 suspects arrested. Compared to 4,454 drug-related cases investigated and 4,760 suspects arrested between 2012 and 2014, a time when the Anti-Drug Program was not yet implemented, there was an increase of 1,380 cases investigated and 1,282 suspects arrested, a clear sign of the strong determination of the Taipei City Government to crack down on drugs.

D. The Gambling Sweep ProgramIn 2016, there were 1,338 gambling cases

investigated and 3,112 gamblers arrested, among whom 2,220 people were referred to the criminal court and the remaining 892 people were found to be in violation of the Social Order Maintenance Act.

E. The Prostitution Sweep ProgramTo improve the public safety of Taipei city

by making an all-out effort to wipe out the sex industry and electronic gambling game stores, the TCPD set up the “Vice-Free Project against Prostitution and Gambling (gambling through video games)” to crack down on illegal activities. Businesses that violate the Vice-Free Project are subject to suspension of water and electricity supply, implemented by Taipei City Government. Violators will be referred to the Urban Development Bureau of the Taipei City

The achievements of a fight against transnational drugs smuggled by containers

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Government, which in accordance with the Urban Planning Law may order the violators to stop the violation and make improvement within a limited period of time and put the violators on a probation list. If the business is caught violating the above-mentioned project again within two years after being listed on probation, the Urban Development Bureau may fine the owner of the building that houses the business NT$300,000 and suspend water and electricity supply to the business. (2) Investigating Fraudulent Offences

To crack down on fraudulent offences, an approach that involves “Elevating Public Awareness of Fraud and Enhancing Investigation on Fraudulent Offences” has been adopted. In 2016, nine sweeping operations named “Mighty Move on Fraud” had been launched, in which 333

fraudulent offences were busted, 865 people were arrested and NT$540,773,641 and US$246,000 that belonged to victims was seized. In addition, 213 fraudulent attempts were successfully foiled and NT$113,128,165 and US$173,200 was salvaged, effectively reducing people’s loss of property.

4. Improving Traffic Law Enforcement and Raising Professionalism

(1) Increasing Crackdown on Severe Traffic Violations

In 2016, the police issued 12,177 traffic citations for driving under the influence of alcohol; 42,108 traffic citations for running a red light (not including making a right turn at a red light); 5,735 traffic citations for excessive speeding; 52,618 traffic citations for wrong-way driving; 49,141 traffic citations for making a turn without following the rules; 85 traffic citations for driving in a zigzagging manner and maliciously competing for lane space; 54,226 traffic citations for riding a motorcycle on a non-motorcycle lane; and 57,454 traffic citations for failing to make a two-step left turn.(2) Preventing Illegal Use of Bikeways

In light of the increasing use of bicycles in Taipei City, the Taipei City Government Department of Transportation engineered the promotion of a public bicycle sharing service. Bikeways have been set up along riverside parks and broad sidewalks for cyclists. To preserve a safe space for cycling, 700 motorists and motorcyclists were cited for illegally using bikeways in 2016.(3) Technologizing Law Enforcement

SkillsTo keep in line with the policy of being an

electronic government, the police have advocated technological enforcement methods by using law enforcement equipment such as digital radars and speed cameras, digital red light cameras, breathalyzers and mobile weighbridges, and upgraded relevant law enforcement quality and skills.(4) Upholding Pedestrians’ Right of Way

To ensure that people on crosswalks have

Duty launched to increase a crackdown on major offences

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the right of way, reduce pedestrians’ casualties and keep traffic flowing smoothly, the TCPD has assisted the Department of Transportation and private groups in strengthening public awareness. It has increased its crackdown on motorists who refuse to yield right of way to pedestrians and on pedestrians who violate traffic rules, in order to establish a city culture in which friendly drivers give precedence to pedestrians out of courtesy.(5) Maintaining Smooth Traffic

Police and citizens have been deployed to keep traffic flowing smoothly and to maintain traffic order and intersection clearance. On any week-day, during the rush hours in the morning and in the afternoon, 349 police officers and 418 auxiliary traffic police officers are dispatched to 607 traffic directing posts. During two-day weekends and national holidays, a total of 160 traffic directing posts are set up, and 95 police officers and 90 auxiliary traffic police officers are deployed to facilitate smooth traffic flow without reservation.

5. Expanding the Installation of the Second-Phase CCTV Monitoring System to Continuously Boost the Efficiency of Crime Investigation

(1) Expanding the Installation of the New CCTV Monitoring System

The first-phase installation of the CCTV Monitoring System set up 13,699 surveillance

cameras at locations crucial to public safety. The average density of surveillance cameras reached 55 cameras in each square kilometer, making Taipei city the city with the highest surveillance camera density around the Taiwan Areas and forming the sturdiest public safety network throughout the country. To make the current CCTV Monitoring System better, the second-phase expansion of the CCTV Monitoring System installation began from July 2014. According to the plan, 1,717 additional surveillance cameras would be installed, in order to continuously boost the efficiency of crime investigation and establish a tranquil environment that is safer and friendlier.(2) The Effect of the New CCTV Monitoring

System Used for Public SafetyThe CCTV Monitoring System has helped

solve many crimes, such as the explosion that happened on a Taiwan Railways’ electric railcar train and the credit card fraud targeting First Bank’s ATMs that was committed by an international criminal syndicate. The number of burglaries committed in 2016 was lower than it was in 2015 by 394 incidents, achieving a clear-up rate of 88%; the number of violent crimes was reduced by 58 incidents with a clear-up rate that was as high as 100%. In 2016, 5,101 thefts occurred and 4,292 of them were solved, achieving an 84% clear-up rate; 25 robberies happened and 24 of them were solved, achieving a 96% clear-up rate. This system has been very helpful in boosting the efficiency of crime investigation and prevention.

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Fire Safety and Disaster Prevention and Rescue

Part 2

The Taipei City Government has proactively promoted all kinds of fire safety and prevention measures, organized activities to make the public aware of the needs of disaster prevention, elevated the techniques and eff iciency of disaster prevention and rescue and emergency medical care, and created a disaster-free and safe environment, making Taipei a livable and sustainable city.

1. Fire Casualty StatisticsIn 2016, there were 165 fire incidents, resulting

in 17 deaths and 28 people injured. Compared with the numbers of 2015, there was an increase of 62 fire incidents, an increase of 12 deaths, and an increase of seven people injured (Note: Since July 1 2016, the standard used to identify a fire has been eased, leading to the big jump of the number of fire incidents and casualties).

2. Fire Safety(1) Promoting and Subsidizing the

Installation of Household Fire AlarmsAfter creating the “Promotion and Execution

Plan for the Widespread Installation of Household Fire Alarms,” the Taipei City Government totally subsidized 46,442 households that installed fire alarms in 2016. Fourteen households with fire alarms safely escaped being injured by fire when it started and the alarms were set off.(2) S t e p p i n g U p A p p r o a c h e s i n

Response to Large-Scale Group Activities

In view of the dust explosion that occurred and caused heavy casualties at the Formosa Fun Coast in New Taipei City on June 27,2015, the Taipei City Government began to implement the “Security Control Project for Taipei City Large-Scale Public Gatherings” on February 5 2016. For the first time it also held a seminar on June

20 2016 (on June 20, 2016) in order to integrate various government departments and perfect safety management and contingence readiness.(3) Implement ing the “Project for

Improving the Operation Space of Taipei City Fire Engines”

At narrow alleys and lanes where rescue operations are difficult, red lines that ban parking have been drawn, guidance for improvement has been provided, and crackdown or demolition has been carried out. In Taipei City there are 253 narrow alleys and lanes (including 193 lanes and alleys with red lines and 60 lanes and alleys with yellow lines) where red lines that ban parking or pavement markings on sidewalks have been drawn. 8,266 citations have been given for illegal parking and road obstacles, 193 illegal sheds have been identified and 193 advertisement signs have been identified and improved.

3. Disaster Prevention and Rescue(1) Working Out the “Capacity

Advancement Project for Taipei City Disaster Prevention and Rescue”

In view of the earthquake that hit Tainan on February 6, Taipei City Government called for an advance planning meeting, in which the “Capacity Advancement Project for Taipei City Disaster Prevention and Rescue” was drafted. This includes six sub-projects as follows:A. A plan for the elevation of disaster response

capacity.B. A plan for the preparation of a life-supporting

system to be used for city’s disaster prevention and rescue.

C. A plan for the preservation of public structures and buildings in the face of soil liquefaction and the approaches to minimize its impact and the preparation and advancement of disaster prevention parks and roads.

D. A plan for the advancement of disaster prevention schools.

E. A plan for the preparation of a large disaster prevention base.

F. A plan for the examination and enhancement of old houses.

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(2) Supporting the Disaster Rescue Efforts of Other Counties and Cities

A. Support Given to Tainan When an Earthquake Hit It on February 6.From February 6 to February 13 2016, Taipei

City Government had mobilized 124 individuals for disaster rescue, 12 individuals to deliver water, six rescue dogs, and 27 vehicles to support the rescue efforts of Tainan City, where Wei Guan apartment building collapsed. In total, three people were rescued and eight bodies were recovered.

B. Support Given to Taitung County Hit by Typhoon Nepartak for Rescue and Recovery EffortsFrom July 10 to July 15 2016, The Taipei City

Government had mobilized 718 individuals, 335 vehicles, and 325 pieces of equipment to assist

Taitung County in its rescue and recovery efforts. In total, 994 people helped in removing debris.

C. Support Given to Kinmen County, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County Affected by Typhoon Meranti for Their Rescue and Recovery EffortsFrom September 15 to September 21 2016,

Taipei City Government totally mobilized seven people and 50 chain saws to assist Kinmen County in its rescue and recovery efforts. From September 18 to September 23 2016, six cranes, two official vehicle and ten people were mobilized to assist Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County in their rescue and recovery efforts.

D. Support Given to Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County Affected by Typhoon Malakas for Rescue and Recovery EffortsFrom September 18 to September 23 2016,

the Taipei City Government mobilized six cranes,

The task of assisting Taitung County in rescue and recovery efforts

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Assisting Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County in disaster rescue

two official vehicles and ten people to assist Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County in their rescue and recovery efforts. (3) To Organ ize the Sympos ium

Attended by Mayors from Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan County and Keelung City Which Located within the Disaster Prevention and Living Zone

On August 4 2016, the symposium attended by mayors from Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan County and Keelung City, which located within the disaster prevention and living zone was held, in which Taipei City Mayor Ko, Wen-je, New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Ho, You-yi and Taoyuan County Deputy Magistrate Yu, Jian-hua and Keelung City Deputy Mayor Lin, Yung-Fa exchanged ideas on disaster prevention and rescue and signed the Disaster Prevention and Rescue Support Agreement, hoping to jointly making Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan County and Keelung City sustainable and suitable to live in.(4) Setting up the Taipei City Joint

Standard Operation Procedures for Post-Disaster Recovery

The Taipei City Joint Standard Operation

Procedures for Post-Disaster Recovery was revised and has been implemented and in place since January 4 2016, after it was tested and reviewed when Typhoons Soudelor and Dujuan hit Taipei City in 2015.(5) Disaster Prevention Awareness

Campaign

A. Holding 119 Hotline Disaster Prevention Awareness Campaign Activities and Agency and Organization Disaster Education and Prevention Awareness Campaign Activities.On January 17 2016, a 119 Hotline Disaster

Prevention Awareness Campaign Activity was held, with the main theme named “A Good Habit in Using Electric Appliances Makes You Free from Fire Incidents.” About 2,000 people participated in the activity. In addition, groups assisted in organizing the disaster prevention awareness and education campaign. In total, 3,659 activities were held and 285,511 people were exposed to the message.

B. Organizing Firefighting Camping and City-Wide Elementary School Firefighting Experience Day Activities.In 2016, 16 batches of firefighting camping

were organized for students from the second to the fourth grades, in which 1,280 students

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participated. 194 Taipei City elementary school f irefighting experience day activit ies were organized with 22,485 participants.

C. Organizing a Series of National Disaster Prevention Day Activities.

(A) On September 21 2016, an earthquake shelter drill, which was accompanied by the use of a real-time strong earthquake alarm system, was carried out among all students from elementary through high schools of Taipei City.

(B) On September 24 2016, at the Chung Chen Park of the SunYat-Sen memorial Hall, a disaster education and prevention awareness campaign activity was organized with about 6,000 participants.

(C) From September to October 2016, drills to open parks as shelters, drills to simulate

multiple disasters in the MRT system, drills at crucial transportation infrastructure, and educational lectures and drills on earthquake shelters at social welfare organizations and various agencies were organized.

D. Issuing a New Edition of Disaster Prevention Handbooks The disaster prevention handbook “Taipei

Disaster Prevention Go!” which was added with painter Guo Cheng-hong’s hand-painted cartoons to present knowledge about disaster prevention and rescue, was issued on September 24 2016.(6) Important Disaster Prevention and

Rescue Drills

A. The Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan County and Keelung City Joint Disaster Prevention and Rescue DrillOn March 25 2016, hands-on drills were

carried out to simulate multiple disasters triggered by earthquakes. 3,500 people and 160 vehicles were mobilized. 316,580 people from various agencies, schools, businesses and organizations participated in earthquake evacuation drills; about 200 people participated in experiencing being sheltered in disaster prevention parks. These drills landed on the first place in five items throughout the country as follows:

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(A) For the first time, four cities carried out simultaneous cross-district joint drills.

(B) For the first time, the whole Taipei Rail Station was used to conduct the drills.

(C) For the first time, four cities conducted joint overnight drills.

(D) For the first time, the central forward coordination center was involved in the drills.

(E) For the first time, disaster prevention parks provided an experience of overnight accommodation.

B. On May 9 2016, an unannounced flood disaster drill was carried out.

4. Emergency Medical Care(1) 705 out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

(OHCA) Patients Recovered and Were Released from Hospital

From its establishment on June 1 1999 to 2016, the Taipei City Government Golden Phoenix Rescue Team has succeeded in saving 705 OHCA patients who had been released from hospital after full recovery. In 2016, 105 OHCA patients were saved, the most among any given year since its establishment.(2) People Who Abuse Ambulance

Service Will Be Charged Since December 8 2012, the “Program

Charging Taipei City Citizens for Abuse of the

Ambulance Service of the Fire Department” has been enforced to charge NT$1,800 for using 119 Ambulances to take people to hospitals not designated for emergency medical treatment in Taipei City. In 2016, 23 citations were issued.(3) Critically Ill People Are Directly

Taken to an Adequate Hospital and 12 Leads ECG IS Applied

Critically ill people are taken to hospital that has the best capability to treat them and is nearby. The “Stroke Reporting and Medical Integration Plan” continues to be promoted, which shortens the treatment time of stroke patients. Rt-PA is also administered more often to patients with a stroke caused by an artery blockage that happens in the brain. In addition, with the application of 12 Leads ECG before patients with acute myocardial infraction are rushed to hospital, such patients have improved their post-diagnostic quality and have lower risks of becoming disabled or death. (4) Songjiang First Aide Classroom

Taipei City Government Fire Department Songjiang First Aid Classroom is the f i rst classroom with simulated training facilit ies around the country, in which ambulances, various personified dummies and training models are used and trainees’ ability to deal with injured patients are objectively evaluated. (5) Holding 2016 Taipei City First Aid

Development SymposiumOn November 2 2016, hospitals with the

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responsibility of administering first aid in Taipei City, all county and city fire departments around the country, Formosa Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and Singapore Civil Defense were invited to send delegates to discuss first aid for trauma, system quality control and service contents, and share the fruits of Emergency Medical Service System (EMSS).

5. International Exchange(1) The 9th Urban Network Disaster

Team Meeting and International Conference

On September 22 2016, the Taipei City Government Fire Department held the 9th Urban Network Disaster Team Meeting and International Symposium. In total six countries, including Japan, and 11 cities attended it. Its main themes were disaster medical care, disaster preparation, disaster minimizing operations, and post-disaster recovery. Disaster prevention and rescue systems were advanced through experience sharing and cooperation among cities.(2) Participating in the 2016

Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill Held in Tokyo

The Taipei City Search and Rescue Team was invited to participate in the Tokyo Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill that was held from August 31 to September 5 2016. From 2007 through to 2016, the team has been invited to participate in the drill on a total of ten occasions.

(3) Attending the Training Offered by the German “Federal Rescue Dog Association”

The Taipei City Rescue and Search Dog Team attended the rescue dog training offered by the German Federal Rescue Dog Association from October 2 to October 11 2016.

Labor SafetyPart 3

For the government, business proprietors and labor safety and health personnel, “safety first” and “zero disasters” are their primary goals of thoroughly enforcing labor laws and orders. The Taipei City Labor Inspection Office is responsible for the supervision and inspection of workplaces in accordance with labor laws and

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Participating in the 2016 Comprehensive Disaster Prevention Drill held in Tokyo

orders. In 2016, there were 11 deaths caused by major occupational disasters at workplaces in Taipei City. This is a 54.2% drop compared with the 24 deaths of 2015, an effective reduction of occupational disasters.

1. Creating a Safe and Comfortable Workplace

(1) The “Strict Enforcement, Severe P u n i s h m e n t a n d t h o r o u g h Inspection” Tactics Were Applied to Ensure Labor Safety

In 2016, a total of 23,649 labor inspections were carr ied out. Labor inspections were conducted continuously, focusing on cases involving the violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, appealing cases, and business units that were subject to project plans for inspections.(2) Innovating Labor Inspection Models

A. Mobilizing Labor InspectionsWith the help of mobile devices that information

environments can offer and the combination of

communication and information, labor inspections have been able to elevate service efficiency and strengthen disaster prevention.

B. Promoting the “Taipei Four -Year Labor Peace of Mind Project”The ultimate goal is to lower the death rate of

occupational disasters per million workers by 40% in four years. That is, the death rate of occupational disasters per one million workers in 2018 should be below 6.00, in order to safeguard laborers’ safety and health and uphold the right to work.

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C. Launching the Labor Safety Awareness Campaigns for High-Temperature Outdoor Operations and Labor InspectionsDuring the summer time, which is between

June and September, labor inspections on outdoor operations at high temperatures is carried out and business proprietors and site supervisors are urged to take preventive measures to prevent high-temperature hazards.

D. Enforcing the “Taipei City Autonomous Regulations Governing Reports on the Operation of Lightweight Roof, Scaffolding Structures and Hoists”To m a n a g e re p o r t i n g a n d s u p e r v i s e

inspections, the investigation and inspections that were carried out after incidents happened have been replaced by advance awareness campaigns, guidance and inspections. At the same time, the sense of operational safety of employers or self-employed workers is raised to prevent the occurrence of occupational disasters.

E. Carrying out the Labor Condition Inspection ProgramIn 2016, the Program for Co-Evaluating and

Double-Checking the Working Conditions of the Mass Communication and Banking Industries was continued. This urged business proprietors to improve working conditions according to the law through the multiple channels of double-check and guiding groups.

2. Enhancing the Safety Awareness of Workers

(1) Strengthening Educat ion and Training

To establish Taipei’s “Occupational Safety and Health Institute for Laborers,” the Labor Department, based on the idea of sharing resources, established partnerships on labor safety education and training with related associations (societies) in Taipei City, and conducted labor safety and health education and training with them. In 2016, 1,624 sessions of this kind of training were held and 60,126 people benefited from it.(2) Advocating the Safety and Health

Program of Major Taipei WorkplacesThe city government assists the construction

sector and related trade unions in joint ly organizing general education and training for construction workers. It also integrates original project contractors to construct the Major Taipei Workplaces and jointly nurture workers generally

Implementing reporting management and inspection of hoist operations

Training for occupational safety and health education

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trained by the construction sector.(3) Printing and Distributing Awareness

Publicity MaterialsA. Publicity materials like posters, leaflets,

brochures, and DCDs for safe and healthy operation of construction tools such as A-type ladders, personal protective gear, hoists, and guardrail systems, were made.

B. In 2016, four issues of the “Compiled Actual Cases of Occupational Disasters in Taipei City” were compiled, which analyzed how occupational disasters happened and sent a warning in the hope that similar occupational disasters wouldn’t happen again.

3. Extending the Dimension of Occupational Safety and Health Awareness Campaigns

(1) C o n d u c t i n g t h e “ Ta i p e i C i t y O c c u p a t i o n a l S a f e t y Aw a r d Presentation and Citation”

To recognize businesses and people for their excellent performances in promoting occupational safety and health, the “Taipei City Occupational

Safety Award Presentation and Citation” was held on May 27 2016, which was attended by about 350 people.(2) Conducting the “2016 Taipei City

Occupational Safety and Health Advancement Forum

180 business representatives, medium and senior executives were invited to attend the forum, in which tactics for disaster reduction and key points for disaster prevention were taught. Integrated symposiums were held to offer the opportunity of idea exchange and a consensus

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on civil supervision, prevention and advance awareness.(3) Holding the Summer Disaster

Prevention Observation Tour of Taipei Major Workplaces with the Maximum Safety

Occupational safety and health managers were invi ted to share their own pract ical experiences, various summer time disaster prevention measures at the construction site were introduced, and managers of middle and large workplaces were invited to collectively make a vow, forming a common belief in summer disaster prevention.(4) Building Partnerships among Safety

and Health PersonnelA website was set up to build an occupational

safety personnel database, which contained the information of 11,827 people. The monthly Labor Safety E-News and real-time e-newsletters were released. In 2016, 12 issues of e-news and 39 real-time newsletters were released.

Public Safety of Buildings

Part 4

1. Creating a Comprehensive Public Safety Network for BuildingsAs Taiwan’s leading metropolis, Taipei City has

more and more high, large-scale, and complex buildings, and has been faced with more steep challenges than other metropolises. To make Taipei City a safe city that is suitable for people to live in, the Taipei City Government, through constant education, training and awareness campaigns, has increased community buildings’ independent management of disaster prevention and safety and has carried out regular checks and random inspections to ensure the comprehensive public safety of buildings.

2. Implementing Public Safety Inspections on Buildings

(1) Imp lement ing the Inspec t ion Certification and Reporting System of the Public Safety of Buildings

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Accord ing to the repor t ing cyc le , the competent authorities took the initiative to remind the owners of buildings with an obligation to make a report to actually go and make such a report. Anyone who was found to have failed to make a due report or to have made an incorrect report would be put on a watch list to ensure that the safety network was airtight. In 2016, 8,453 owners of buildings used by the public had filed their reports.(2) Rechecking Reports Resubmitted

by Owners of Buildings on Public Safety Inspections

On-site re-inspections on buildings, whose owners had filed a report along with a certification of the safety of the building, were carried out. In case the certification was not issued according to facts, a f ine might be imposed on the issuing organization or person for not less than NT$60,000 and not more than NT$300,000 in accordance with the Building Act, depending on the degree of untruthfulness of the certification. The fire department, upholding the principle of “fewer random checks, stricter reviews, and heavier penalties,” would ensure accuracy by the organization or person who had conducted the inspection and filed a report so as to ensure certification quality. In 2016, 2,214 various re-inspections were made, accounting for 26.19% of all filed reports.(3) Launching Surprise Mobile Safety

InspectionsTaipei City targeted places where people

converged such as large department stores, wholesale stores, movie theaters, hotels, karaoke bars, restaurants on high floors, billiard halls, internet cafes, and video arcades to conduct mobile safety inspections. Any irregular activity that was discovered would be subject to a fine of not less than NT$60,000 and not more than NT$300,000 in accordance with the Building Act, and those who were held responsible would be required to make improvements within an assigned period of time. In 2016, 2,527 surprise mobile safety inspections were conducted and the results showed that 3.12% of them were found to be unsatisfactory.

3. Increasing the Promotion of Laws and Regulations that Regulate Public Safety of Buildings

(1) Producing Promotional Materials and Symbols

A. To promote the “Autonomous Management of Cer t i f ied Taipei City Bui lding Public Safety Inspections and Registrations,” we made it easy for consumers and citizens to identify buildings with good public safety by implementing the building public safety inspection report system.

B. 6,000 copies of the “Compilation of Laws and Orders Related to Condominium and Building Administration” were printed and provided to condominium and building administration organizations so as to promote the public safety management and maintenance of buildings.

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C. 3,000 copies of stickers with the warning of “Watch out for Falling Objects!” were printed. This is easy to be understood by members of the public, and is able to promote public safety management and building maintenance.

D. 1,500 copies of the “Frequent Questions and Answers on How to Apply for a Subsidy for Improvement at Residences Originally without Barrier-Free Facilities” were printed and provided to the general public and administration committees that might apply for a subsidy to set up barrier-free facilities.

(2) Guidance Meetings on Education and Promotion

A. The Guidance Meeting on Laws and Orders Governing Taipei City Restaurants and Hotels without Barrier-Free Facilities and the Guidance Meeting on Laws and Orders Governing Residences Originally without

Barrier-Free Facilities, were held for the general public and administration committees. They helped to promote laws and orders regulating barrier-free environments and were attended by up to 400 people.

B. The Guidance Meeting on Laws and Orders Governing Commissioned Checks on the Public Safety of Taipei City Buildings, the Guidance Meeting on Laws and Orders Governing Commissioned Double-Check on Taipei City Building Public Safety, the Guidance Meeting on Laws and Orders Governing Barrier-Free Facilities for Public Buildings in Taipei City, and Lectures on Inspection Practice for Barrier-Free Facilities of Buildings in Taipei City were respectively held, and offered an opportunity for further exchange of architecture practices. They were totally attended by up to 1,250 people.

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4. Increasing the Joint Inspections of High-Risk Places

(1) Objectives and StructuresSince May 1 2011, Taipei City Government has

started to implement inspections according to the “SOP for the Operational Guidance of the Public Safety Inspection Teams.” The teams (composed of officials from the Department of Government Ethics, the Department of Urban Development, the Taipei City Fire Department, the Department of Information and Tourism, the Department of Education, the Taipei City Police Department, the Taipei City Office of Commerce, and the Taipei City Construction Management Office) carried out regular and irregular comprehensive inspections on high-risk places. In 2016, 1,128 joint inspections on public safety were carried out.(2) Areas Inspected by Building

Managing PersonnelA. Corridors and hallways were inspected to see

if they were sealed off without permission, blocked or cluttered with miscellaneous articles that might hinder an emergency escape.

B. Staircases that directly lead to stairs were checked to see if they were sealed off without permission, blocked or cluttered with miscellaneous articles that could hinder an emergency escape.

C. Fire escapes (including exhaust rooms) were inspected to see if they were sealed off without permission, blocked or cluttered with miscellaneous articles that could hinder an emergency escape.

D. Fire doors were inspected to see if they were removed, sealed off, or locked without permission, or whether their automatic shutdown devices had been damaged or had not been installed.

E. The area beneath automatic fireproof roller shutters in the fire compartment was inspected to see if it was cluttered with miscellaneous articles or whether the automatic roller shutters were so changed or altered without permission that the fire compartment was damaged.

F. Emergency entrances were inspected to see

if they were sealed off without permission or so blocked that they did not meet the requirements.

G. Checks on annual public safety inspection reporting were done to see if it had been filed or not, or whether the requirement for its improvement was ignored and the reporting had not been filed again.

ConclusionTaipei City Government, in order to increase

the depth and efficiency of its service to citizens, raise living quality, and be proactively service-oriented, has maintained public order, taken care of fire prevention and the safety of workplaces and buildings, and strengthened law enforcement efficiency. With full dedication and a good service attitude, it has broadmindedly taken into consideration the ideas of the general public and has integrated the strength of its leadership group, making Taipei one of the safest and most blessed cities in which to live.

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V elo-City Global 2 016 Evolution of Cycling came to a successful conclusion in Taipei City. The event served as an excellent opportunity for Taipei City Government to demonstrate to the world the fruit of its labor in promoting wider use of bicycles and public transportation services; V elo-City Global 2 016 and Taipei City Government's cycling and public conveyance services helped transform the city into a more internationally-recognized, greener, and healthier megalopolis ; meanwhile, the City Government has made sharing, green solutions and digitized systems the primary implementation focuses of its transportation policies. It aims to achieve a safe, orderly and green transport environment through greater public engagement, and a more open dialog with the public on its policies.

Transportation


Sustainable Public Transport and Cruise Sustainably About Taipei

Part 1

1. Velo-City Global 2016 (1)Velo-City Global 2016

It was an honor for Taipei to host the first Asian running of this event. The theme for the 2016 event was "Evolution and Cycling" as international

community leaders came together to promote greater bike use in urban settings and thus make cities worldwide more sustainable. Over 1,000 representatives of the industrial, government, academia, and research communities, plus devoted from 52 countries, in the extravaganza. The number of participants in the event was the highest in Velo-City Global history.

(2) Cycling Design ExhibitionVelo-City 2016 combined two other highlight

events, namely TAIPEI CYCLE d&i Awards and IBDC, to premiere Bicycle Designs Exhibition, with "Riding into the Future from the Present" as the theme used showcase all the winning bike designs. It also helped to give participants a chance to keep tabs on t rends in bike manufacturing.

(3) Bicycle Carnival The Carnival featured bike parades, joy rides,

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Keynote speeches during the opening ceremony of Velo-City Global 2016

Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je visited the Cycling Design Exhibition

Bike Parade in Velo-City Global 2016

In a move to improve Taipei City's urban habitability and make it more sustainable, Taipei City Government has put a lot of energy into bolstering its mass transit systems which are the lifeline of the city's transportation infrastructure. At the same time, it has been supplementing the systems with an acclaimed public bike-sharing scheme, and pedestrian travel services. With a fully-fledged Taipei Metro and bus travel network in place, Taipei City Government now focuses on providing citizens a quality first-mile and last-mile shuttling service and optimizing pedestrian travel space to create a people-oriented transportation environment.

Push Bike for kids, and the sampling of signature treats in Taiwan's night markets. The Carnival, as its name implied, was festive and riotous. The program that took place on stage was tastefully wrapped as an international carnival, drawing participants together to get into the mood and enjoy Taiwan's cultural highlights. The Carnival was attended by over 6,500. (4) Bike Tour

Eight bike routes for the cruise were set up, allowing 101 participants from 19 countries to spend half a day exploring delightful cultural finds hidden within Taipei's winding streets, as well as the scenic vista skirting Taipei's waterfront.

2. YouBike Services Improved(1) YouBike Upgraded

By the end of 2016, a total of 288 service stations and 9,442 YouBikes had been installed, with a service coverage of over 70%. That said, in planning of future YouBike routes, we would like to create greater integration with those of the city's bike network and riverside bike lanes, so as to serve both commute and leisure purposes. Taipei City Government would also partner with the New Taipei City Government to install a drop-off-a-bikeat-a-different-location program, thereby

expanding YouBike's service coverage. (2) YouBike APP

According to statistics, the number one reason for Taipei citizens to call YouBike customer service was to inquire about use history, and to check whether the renting and returning of a bike and fare value deduction had been successful. With that in mind, an updated version of YouBike App has added a new “push notification” function to allow users to access instant information about the status and condition of individual YouBike rental, such as bike return and fare value deducted from a debit card, operation status, emergency updates and the latest events.

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3. Optimizing Cyclists' User Experience

(1) Bike Network Starting in 2015, Taipei City Government

began expanding the width of sidewalks, or installing marked lines on existing sidewalks to set up bike lanes on " independently-designated paths for pedestrians and cyclists (cyclist-exclusive) " By October 2016, such bike lanes have been erected on Xinyi Road, Renai Road,

Nanjing East and West Roads, Songjiang Road, Xinsheng South Road, Fuxing North and South Roads, and Zhongshan North Road, totaling 501.67 kilometers. Furthermore, to meet demands for bike commuting by users from Taipei and New Taipei Cities, Taipei City Government is working together with the New Taipei City Government on improving bike travel spaces on intercity bridges. (2) Bicycle Parking Space

Ta ipe i C i t y Park ing Management and Development Office has designated and installed

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Bike lane along Songjiang Road Parking slots for bicycles

convenient and quality bike parking spaces near to public transport service stations, parks and plazas, campuses, residential communities and business districts, where the demand for bike parking is high. These spaces are managed conscientiously to ensure parking orderliness and a user-friendly cycling space. By the end of 2016, a total of 36,478 bike parking spaces exist across the city.

4. An Overview on Taipei Metro Infrastructure

(1) The Taipei Metro Circular Line (Phase I)The Phase I is measured at 15.4 kilometers. At

present, the civil works including the substructure and superstructure of the elevated section, the station, the structure of entrances, and architectural finishing are being carried out. The detailed design, technical documents review, and equipment procurement and manufacturing for the Stage 1 E&M systems/track system/automatic fare collection system also are being conducted. (2) The Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line

The line, at 9.5 kilometers, is scheduled for completion at the end of 2018 that is approved by the Executive Yuan. Parts of the section were delayed due to public concerns over the size designated for the project, which led to a modification on the original rezoning plan. Therefore the approval for the urban planning for the project in Taipei City was not acquired

until March 22, 2016 and the one for the project in New Taipei City was not acquired until August 19, 2016. The land for the depot was not yet acquired. The actual completion date is yet to be determined. (3) Xinyi Line (Eastern Extension)

The extension is 1.5 kilometers in length. The civil works of the project commenced on November 7, 2016. The project is slated for completion in 2022. (4) Circular Line (North Section and

South Section)Modification will be made to the report,

followed by a careful review, as soon as public consensus is reached and routes determined. They will then be proposed to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Executive Yuan for deliberation.(5) Minsheng-Xizhi Line

T h e M i n i s t r y o f Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d Communications reviewed the modified version of the general planning report and made a formal reply on June 13, 2016, asking the Taipei City Government to complete an environmental impact assessment, and deliberation procedures on the rezoning before resending the report for approval. The Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems would earmark budget in 2017 for commissioning a professional environmental impact assessment service accordingly.

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(6) North-South Rail System in Eastern Taipei

To meet development demand for the Taipei City's east corridor, the Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems planned to earmark budget starting in 2017 for a feasibility study, and include the corridor section of the north-south line of the original transit systems for review. The existing in-service routes would be networked accordingly, supplemented by transfer services. (7) Shezi/Shilin/Beitou Light Rail Network

In line with the primary development project for Shezi Island, and upon confirmation on a detailed planning, flood control programs, environmental impact assessment reports, the approval on zone expropriation, and a schedule for planned development, the Taipei City Government would then review the follow-up policy concerning Shezi light rail development.(8) The Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line

(Phase II)Jurisdiction over this section project falls

within the New Taipei City . The New Taipei City Government completed its revision on financial planning in August, 2016, followed by a procedural report by the Taipei City Government to the Central Government for deliberation. The urban rezoning project was commissioned to an independent professional consultancy. The bid was concluded on October 21, 2016. The other professional consultancy for the basic designs would also be conducted continually.

5. Taipei Metro Systems Service (1) Ticketing Machines Upgraded

In addit ion to the Chinese and English interfaces that had already been available on the ticketing machines at all Taipei Metro stations, Japanese and Korean interfaces were added on March 23, 2016 to better service international tourists when they purchase tickets and top up their EasyCards. (2) Increased Wenhu Line Capacity and

Early Bird Discounts Extra trains have been added to the schedule

starting January 18, 2016 to relieve morning rush-hour traffic, waiting times have been reduced from 85 to 80 seconds. Five consecutive high-capacity VAL256 trains were added to the schedule to increase capacity.

The early bird discount was implemented between August 1 and October 31, 2016. During this period, passengers received a 60% discount between 7:00AM and 8:30AM on workdays by presenting an e-voucher when exiting from either Xihu or Gangqian Station on the Wenhu Line.(3) Introduction of a Variety of Stored

Value Cards iPasses and EasyCards are accepted at

all ticket gates, ticketing machines and other facilities starting July 1, 2016.

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(4) Platform Doors InstalledPlatform doors were added to stations where

such facilities were not yet installed. In 2016, platform doors were erected at Jingan, Dapinglin, Yongan Market, Xindian District Office, Zhishan, Jiangzicui, Shandao Temple and Nanshijiao Stations. (5) Smart Collection Cabinets

The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) is using the heavy commuter traffic to its advantage by introducing smart pick up cabinets for online shopping logistics at Metro stations. The service

was unveiled on September 5, 2016 at various Metro stations. Passengers can now collect their goods after completing an online transaction and designating a Metro station for the pickup. (6) Taipei Metro Pass Discount Sets

Starting April 30, 2016, passengers received discount vouchers for the Taipei 101 Observatory and the Miramar Ferris Wheel with every purchase of One-Day, 24hr, 48hr and 72hr Taipei Metro Passes. The vouchers could also be exchanged for a box of pineapple shortcakes—the city's most popular souvenir, and a DIY workshop on how they are made. This promotion was held from April 30 to December 31, 2016.

Green Transport and Convenient City

Part 2

1. Bus Services Upgraded (1) Transfer Discounts for Rides Between

Taipei Metro Services and City BusesHolders of EasyCard or iPass who transfer

from the Taipei Metro to city bus, or the other way around, are eligible for the two-way transfer discount within a 1-hour timeframe. Between January and November 2016, passengers who made the two-way transfers averaged at 14.35 million a month: out of which, 6.99 million were Taipei Metro commuters who transferred onward on bus; 7.36 million were bus riders who transferred onward on the Taipei Metro. (2) Shuttle Buses for the Taipei Metro

In 2016, there were 21 shuttle buses for the red line, 12 shuttle buses for the blue line, 16 shuttle buses for the brown line, and 4 shuttle buses for the green line. (3) On-Bus Equipments Consolidated

At present, all the city buses are fitted with a ticket scanner, in-vehicle device, an automated station announcer, and a LED display system mounted outside the bus. Taipei City Public

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Transportation Office consolidated all the on-bus equipments to streamline operation procedures for the drivers, minimize the margin of errors on device setting, enhance the accuracy of bus dynamic information, and improve safety. In addition, in-vehicle device on the bus was upgraded to a 4G telecommunication model to boost system reliability of e-bus systems.

2. Taipei West Gateway Explanatory Plan In 2015, Taipei City Government launched

Project Gateway: Western District. In February 2016, Zhongxiao Bridge approach road was demolished. In September, the ramp by Xining Road and Zhongxiao Bridge was widened. Pedestrian and vehicular travel routes surrounding the North Gate were modified accordingly so as to consolidate the complex roadway network

and untangle the cumbersome traffic flows. Meanwhile, the sidewalk to the south of Zhongxiao West Road was widened so as to direct the pedestrian travel direction to the nearby Metro stations and areas along the south side of the Taipei Main Station. These development projects are slated for completion in 2017.

In this particular project, travel routes of passenger bus services for National Highway Systems positioned around the Taipei Main Station were systematically spread out. Medium and long-distance routes heading southbound from Xinzhu now emanate from Taipei Bus Station; short-distance service routes traveling between Taoyuan and Taipei were moved to the east side, north side, and neighboring areas of the Taipei Main Station to still ensure shuttling convenience at mass transit hubs, while ascertaining that service routes for the same direction are stationed in a centralized location. The move both meets commuters' demand while effectively minimizing traffic volume on major traffic arteries.

The original Taipei West Bus Station was torn down in November 2016. The site, known as Transport Plaza No. 6, was incorporated into part of Taipei City's urban planning program, and put through a major greening facelift effort to be turned

Taipei West Gateway Explanatory Plan envisioned

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into a landscaped plaza. The side of the original Transport Plaza No. 6 abutting on Zhongxiao West Road welcomed a new addition of city bus stations. The gallery-type bus shelters and intelligent bus travel updates were set up accordingly.

3. Taipei East Gateway Explanatory Plan In response to the gateway development

project intended for Taipei City's eastern d is t r ic t , and t ranspor t serv ice demands upon the completions of several landmark projects in Nangang District, the Department of Transportation of Taipei City Government commissioned professional consultancies to conduct "Transport Development Strategies and Planning for Areas Surrounding Nangang Station," hosted workshops for public hearing, and entered into disccusion and seminars with experts and scholars to explore transport policy development directions for Nangang District, so as to be ready to turn Nangang District into the gateway of Taipei City's eastern region.

In addition, Nangang Bus Station is one of the focuses in Project Gateway: Eastern District. The construction site was divided into: western station as part of the designated railway

station tract on the west side of Taiwan Railway Administration's Nangang Station, eastern station as part of the designated bus station tract on the east side of Taiwan Railway Administration's eastbound services, and the business district on the east side. The layout planning of the station aims to meet the need of bus commuters traveling eastbound on national highways, and the derivative travel demand following the future gateway development for Taipei's eastern district, while diverting the heavily crowded national highway bus routes in Taipei's western region.

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(1) Western Station at Nangang Station: the station has already been completed and will open to service at the end of May 2017.

(2) Eastern Station at Nangang Station: the project was developed on a BOT model. A public investment invitation program will be launched in August, 2017.

(3) Business district on the east side of Nangang Station: Taipei City Government planned to stick by a government-led urban regeneration model and partner with the Taiwan Railway Administration for the development.

4. Taxicab Service ImprovedTo better service cab drivers, Taipei City Public

Transportation Office installed break lounges at six Taipei Taxi Service Stations (Jianguo, Zhongshan, Dazhi, Ruiguang, Gongguan and Shilin) starting September 13, 2016, where drivers could recharge their electronic appliances, surf online, or borrow a mobile car charger or a tire inflator.

Partnership is built with the district health

centers of Taipei City’s Department of Health to launch free screenings (hypertension, high blood cholesterol, high blood sugar and cancer) and health consultations. In addition, an onsite legal advice consultation stop is available at Jianguo Taxi Service Station to service cab drivers.

Environmental Stewardship and Public Participation

Part 3

1. Traffic in Neihu Improved To ease traffic congestion in Neihu District,

while working to mitigate the impact on traffic as development programs begin mushrooming across tracts of surrounding the area, starting in

Health consultation services for cab drivers

A public hearing to review improvement schemes for traffic in Neihu

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March 2015, the Department of Transportation of Taipei City Government launched a special project to improve traffic conditions in Neihu. A detailed study was conducted to explore the regional transportation attributes; also, seminars attended by experts, open-house discussions and public hearings were held as part of the plan to engage the public and develop consensus on achievable improvement projects. Financial, engineering and environmental concerns were taken into consideration to arrive at a feasible implementation direction. Beginning in 2016, a three-pronged improvement scheme was rolled out. This featured a systematic promotion campaign of mass transit services, efficiency enhancement of road network, and a reduction of reliance on vehicular travel. See Figure 1 for

effects achieved.Between August and October 2016, Taipei

Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) launched the "Green Transport Service Test Run" that included early bird discounts for the Taipei Metro rides, circuit shuttle bus services for the Neihu Technology Park (NTP Xihu Line, NTP Gangqian Line), and Green 16 and Blue 50 bus shuttling at shorter intervals. The test run sought to encourage car owners to switch to mass transit services.

2. Neighborhood Traffic Improvement Project T h i s c o m m u n i t y - b a s e d s c h e m e w a s

implemented from 2015 onwards. In 2016, it started embracing a public participation

Bottlenecked traffic in Neihu to be successfully resolved following the improvement scheme

A three-pronged improvement scheme for improving traffic in Neihu

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perspective, with each "village" as a working unit made use of to engage vil lage chiefs and community residents. Comprehensive improvement planning on lanes and alleyways was taken into account to establish marked sidewalks, modify the application of red and yel low l ines, map out parking spaces for

passenger vehicles and motorcycles, clear arcades of motorcycles to ensure pedestrian safety (marked sidewalks applied), maintain necessary spaces to accommodate fire trucks, examine the justness of parking spaces available to car owners, minimize illegal parking, and offer an accessible travel space. In 2016, alleyways and lanes of Taipei City's 53 villages received the makeover. All 456 villages will be thoroughly renovated before 2020.

3. Pedestrian Space Ameliorated(1) Clearing Arcades and Sidewalks of

Motorcycles"Clearing Arcades of Motorcycles to Straighten

Up Sidewalks" was a project launched in 1999, which sought to encourage motorcyclists to park their bikes in designated spaces. By the end of 2016, 1,156 road sections totaling 631.54 kilometers had received the makeover. In addition, 556.249 kilometers of sidewalks accounting for

Circuit shuttle bus services for the Neihu Technology Park

Sidewalk cleared of motorcycles (before implementation) Sidewalk cleared of motorcycles (after implementation)

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49.02% of total sidewalk length in Taipei City had been cleared of motorcycles. (2) Replacing and Reducing Traffic

Signal ControllersThere are over 2,500 sets of traffic signal

controllers across Taipei City. In the past, the controller sets were installed along the edge of the road or on sidewalks. They were cumbersome in size, taking up much space and causing blind spots for vehicular traffic, thus endangering pedestrians. Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office started to develop miniature-type controllers in 2011, and worked on road intersections where pedestrian travel was prone to be affected, and where bl ind spots resul ted f rom the cumbersomeness of the controllers. By the end of 2016, 293 intersections had been fitted with these miniature-type controllers. The Department of Transportation expects to complete the installation

on all intersections across Taipei City in 2017. In 2016, these miniature-type controllers

developed by Taipei City Government won second place in the 8th Road Safety Innovation Contribution Awards, traffic engineering category, which was held by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.(3) Consolidated Traffic Signals and

Street Lights To reduce the number of public road facilities,

street lights and traffic signals were consolidated systematically on the same poles. In addition, to immediately improving the cityscape, these consolidated poles would not obstruct the view of road users, while at the same time improving public transportation space. By the end of 2016, consolidation services were completed on 339 intersections, and 1,154 poles were removed.

Miniature-type controller (2)

Miniature-type controller (1)

Traffic signals and street lights on the same pole (after consolidation)

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4. Improving Accident-Prone Areas and Traf f ic Safety Campaigns

(1) Safety Improvement Targeting Accident Hotspots

As well as ensuring better prevention of A1-type accidents, the Department of Transportation also identif ies accident-prone spots every season through a rolling review and route cause analysis. Advice and suggestions pooled from concerned citizens is included for follow-up on-site inspection, so as to ensure that improvement measures could be developed accordingly. Risk management measures were taken to reduce the number of accident-prone spots within the shortest possible time period. Meanwhile, road users were reminded to watch out for these hazardous hotspots in order to minimize accidents.

Accident hotspots were identified in the first quarter of 2016; and improvement measures were made between September and November of the same year. Comparisons between crashes for this period and for the year before indicated that crashes documented on the intersection of Xinhai Road and Xinsheng South Road dropped dramatically by 62%, thereby providing that this improvement measure was effective.

Accident-prone hotspots identified in the second and third quarters of 2016 underwent a careful evaluation at the end of September, and early November. There are proposals in place to implement nine and 10 improvement measures respectively. (2) Traffic Safety Campaigns

The Department of Transportation created short clips to promote pedestrian safety and heighten public understanding of right-of-way for drivers. Other than making good use of online advertising channels (keyword search and YouTube) and mobile carriers for the campaign, the Department of Transportation also unveiled advertisements for cinemas and TV commercials to encourage motorcycling and driving safety, as well as the concept of selecting a designated driver as an alternative to driving under the

influence. Furthermore, staff members working in various precincts under the Taipei City Police Department and the Department of Transportation were asked to train seed lecturers, and form teams of professional traffic safety guardian angels to reach out to schools and private entities for workshops.

264 workshops, attended by 48,246, were held in 2016.

5. Task Force for Smooth TravelingTaipei City Government established task forces

of "Advocates for Smooth Traveling” on February 1 2016, which consisted of representatives from the Department of Transportation, the Taipei City Police Department, Public Works Department, Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office, Traffic Control Center, the Traffic Division of the Taipei Police Department, and Taipei City Roadway Pipeline Management Center. Routine meetings are held to address traffic conditions demanding remediation so to facilitate timely improvement and mitigate traffic congestion in Taipei City. Meanwhile, a 24-hour real-time traffic update telecommunication center was set up. This draws in input from the Police Radio Station, New Taipei City Government, and Taiwan Area National Freeway Bureau, and helps every unit on board

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to keep tabs on any real-time updates. The center sought to address the sluggishness of trans-departmental communication, and major news bulletins and cases involving construction projects are released every two weeks, so that road users can arrange alternative routes beforehand.

Outreach Without Borders - Fun Travel in Taipei

Part 4

1. Accessible Services at Taipei Metro

(1) Newly Opened Exit 2 at Zhongyi Station

Accessible gates and ramps were introduced for the convenience of passenger with special physical needs. The exit was officially introduced on January 30, 2016. (2) “Taipei Metro Go” App

The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) created the "Taipei Metro Go App", which provides, among other information, locations and directions of accessible facilities at Taipei Metro stations. The App guides special needs passengers to board the trains and provides TalkBack or Voice Over audio/voice manual, so that passengers with visual impairment can also operate it with ease. An English edition of the App was launched on April 14, 2016. Traffic update telecommunication center (LINE group)

Accessible ramp at Exit 2 of MRT Zhongyi Station

Traffic update groupings illustrated

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(3) Improvement of Accessible Lavatories In 2016, The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation

(TRTC) carried out renovations and accessibility improvements on the lavatories at Yongan Market, Nanshijiao and Xinpu Stations. (4) Renovation of Accessible Elevators

In 2016, The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) comple ted renova t ions on th ree accessible elevators on the Tamsui-Xinyi and Zhonghe-Xinlu Lines, and eleven on the Bannan Line.

2. Smal l Rehabi l i tat ion and Accessible Services on Buses

(1) Small Rehabilitation Buses Taipei City Government launched rehabilitation

bus services in 1989, and continues to accept bus donations from private groups to expand its service coverage. By the end of December 2016, the number of rehabilitation buses had reached 328, offering 55,000 rides to about 100,000 users.

Furthermore, to make rehab bus reservations

more conven ien t , the Ta ipe i C i ty Pub l ic Transportation Office established a uniform reservation hotline and system in 2014. Service optimization continued in 2015, and alternative reservation options were offered. In 2016, the customer service center network was expanded and a voice reservation service added. A last-minute bus service reservation was included as well.(2) Low-Floor Buses

Taipei City Government imported low-floor buses in 2001. By the end of 2016, 2,711 buses were replaced with low-floor editions, accounting for 77.6% of the buses operating under the Taipei Joint Bus System. The low-floor buses cover 157 revenue routes. Budgets will continue to be earmarked for phasing out old buses to make room for the low-floor models. (3) Service Buttons at Bus Stops

Taipei City Government began installing a

Accessible lavatories at a Metro station Wheelchair elevation device outfitted on small rehab bus

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"service" button in bus shelters and smart bus signposts in 2013. Passengers (particularly those with special needs) waiting in the bus shelter can press the button to activate the aid signal light, reminding the driver to look out for the passenger needing assistance when he arrives at the stop, instead of just passing by. The button was installed to improve service quality. By December 2016, 189 bus shelters were fitted with the "service" buttons. 600 more bus shelters will be fitted in 2017.

3. Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi ServiceTaipei City Government led the nation in

launching wheelchair-accessible taxi services. Between February 2013 and December 2016, 181 wheelchair-accessible taxies were on standby to meet user demands; 69 more such taxies were being prepped before hitting the road. By the end

of 2016, the service had provided 254,751 rides (including 142,808 accessible transport services), accounting for 56.06% of all rides taken. This particular setup is widey acclaimed among users with physical impairments.

In addition, "Guidelines on Award Incentives to Wheelchair-Accessible Taxies in Taipei City" were formulated. Drivers of these wheelchair-accessible cabs, if eligible, could apply and receive NT$1,000 monthly. As high as NT$10,000 in service awards would be available annually to top-performing cab drivers, in the hope of encouraging greater participation in projects which help those with special needs.

4. Parking Services for DisabilitiesTo help users with disabilities make convenient

use of restrooms in public car parks, accessible toilets were added, offering people with special needs a restroom experience that is convenient and comfortable. In 2016, accessible toilets were

Wheelchair area inside low-floor bus Wheelchair-accessible taxicab

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added to the underground car park at Jiancheng Municipal Junior High School, Zhong-Lun High School, Chaoyang Park, and Tacheng Park.

Intelligent Transport Systems

Part 5

1. Transport Service Decision Support Systems To improve t ra f f ic and t ranspor ta t ion

management efficiency, the Department of Transpor tat ion of Taipei City Government inaugurated the Transportation Decision Support Systems, beginning in 2016. Feature development for stage 1 was completed in December 2016. (1) Traffic Maintenance

An online e-document delivery scheme and digitized review processes for traffic maintenance plan program management was established; they were also interfaced with other related systems to supplement project reviews with necessary information for greater efficiency. (2) Decision-Making Support Features A. Offering updates on traffic movements and

public transport systems to assist with any emergency response policymaking

B. Utilizing an interactive layer inquiry system to offer alternative route options

C. Offering a stat ist ics visual as frame of reference for traffic management policymaking

D. Documenting response information for feedback and s tatus management for developing a databank on cases

2. The Intelligent Searching and Parking System In August 2016, Taipei City Parking Management

and Development Office demonstrated the use of the parking spaces detection indicator and the intelligent searching and parking service at three parking sites: Minquan Park, Linsen Park, and Jinghua Park. Every parking space has an occupancy indicator installed, and drivers are able to rely on the display mounted atop the car park entrance to find available parking. This feature cuts down time spent on cruising around for parking vacancies. In addition, a smart vehicle locator could help drivers locate the exact position of his or her car. When in use, the parking spaces detection indicator could save the driver up to 2.34

An accessible lavatory at Jiancheng Municipal Junior High School underground car park

A display of Transport Service Policy Support Systems adopted by the Department of Transportation of the Taipei City Government (1)

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minutes for finding a slot. The intelligent parking and searching systems could save a driver up to 2.45 minutes per search.

3. Intelligent Bus Stop (1) Intelligent Bus Stops Popularized

Intell igent bus stop signposts were first inaugurated in 2005. The early version of intelligent signposts were hung inside the bus stop. However, some of the bus shelters were not amenable to these smart versions due to their specific locales. To that end, the next-generation of stand-alone intelligent bus stop signpost systems was developed. The Department of Transportation worked with the Department of Cultural Affairs of Taipei City Government to create a new-generation, stand-alone intelligent signpost. A survey suggested that 2,100 bus stops across Taipei City can accommodate these new versions, and 1,076 stops have been fitted accordingly, indicating a penetration rate of 51.2%. That figure is expected to reach 100% by 2022.

Smart Vehicle Locator - it guides driver to the place where the car is parked

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(2) Intelligent Bus Stop for 4th Generation Communication

As part of the "4G Smart Broadband City Project " by the Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taipei City Public Transportation Office and Asia Pacific Telecom Co., Ltd collaborated to implement " Smart Go Project." Intelligent Bus Stops for 4th Generation Communication were installed in bus shelters lining Nanjing East Road and Designated Bus Lane along Xinyi Road. In addition to free 4G online surfing, the feature also offers information on major bus stops, weather, and the municipal policy bulletin.

4. Fine Payments and User-First Measures

(1) One-Stop CountersAt present, the Taipei City Traffic Adjudication

Office has instituted 18 one-stop services (including four at the Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office under Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, and two at Shilin Motor Vehicle Office). Services offered include: fines for general and accident traffic violations, the processing

of appeals, the application of adjudication documents, installment plans for fine payments, and suspension and revocation of driver's license and license plates. Assistance is also provided to the Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office under Directorate General of Highways, MOTC in sending out notifications for traffic violation seminar attendance, and rejections of driver's license test-taking.(2) Multiple Fine Payment Options

The Taipei City Traffic Adjudication Office continues to promote alternative fine payment options. Payers can take advantage of a variety of options, choosing the one most convenient to them. Between January and December 2016, the percentage of automated payments and agency collection was 74.02%.

ConclusionThe Department of Transportation of Taipei

City Government has successfully consolidated green transport options across Taipei Metro, city buses, and bike-sharing services into a seamless transport structure. Meanwhile, by promoting neighborhood traffic improvement projects, clearing arcades and sidewalks of motorcycles and other improvement programs for pedestrians, the Department of Transportation has optimized the city's public conveyance structure, effectively heightened traff ic safety campaigns, and remedied accident-prone hotspots in the city to create a transport service that is safe, user-friendly, and sustainable.

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D uring 2 016 , agencies within Taipei City Government took aggressive and innovative actions to achieve targets on pollution control and prevention, to improve environmental q uality, and to foster a friendly ecology. Taipei City has blazed a trial for other cities within Taiwan by introducing various pioneer policies to build Taipei City into a “livable and sustainable city.” These proj ects include areas such as “Ban on D isposable and M elamine U tensils,” “ Clean Air P romotion Actions W hite P aper,” “ H eat W ave W arning M echanism,” “Taipei City Autonomous Regulations for the M anagement of H erbicides,” “Taipei Energy H ill,” and “Taipei City Environmental Impact Assessment and Review S pecifications for P romoting a Livable and S ustainable City P romotion” to build Taipei City into a “livable and sustainable city.”

Environmental Protection and Ecology


Enhancement on Pollution Control

Part 1

1. Promoting an Action Plan for Clean Air QualityIn order to build a healthy environment for

citizens in Taipei where they might “breathe with ease,” the Taipei Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has promoted the following f ive env i ronmenta l cont ro l s t ra teg ies : 1 . Interdisciplinary Cooperation - Cooperative

Platform for Reduction. 2. Comprehensive Monitoring - Taipei City Air Quality Monitoring System”. 3. Reduction of Mobile Sources - Promotion of a Low Emission Area and Increased Cost of Vehicle Use, Replacement of Old Diesel Cars, Promotion of The E-Bus, Replacement and a Ban on Two-Stroke Scooters, Suggestions to Amend Laws by the Central Government and sulfur reduction of fuel for air flights”. 4. Reduction of Fixed Stationary Sources-imposing strict SOx discharge standards for boilers and inclusion of restaurant industry into Livable and Sustainable City Autonomous Act of Taipei City”. 5. Reduction of Fugitive Pollution Sources - Introduction of Small Scale Street Sweepers and Expansion of Street Cleaning Areas” in order to reduce air pollution.

The 2016 statistics shows that the air quality in Taipei was fine (PSI≦ 50), with a station days ratio of 66.12%, up 5.59% YOY. Between January and

Distribution of air quality monitoring stations in Taipei City

Installing fume filters on old garbage trucks to reduce pollution.

Introducing small street sweepers to enhance street cleaning efficiency

In seeking to “provide public services, build an innovative city, and develop environmental sustainability,” Taipei City Government has actively exchanged ideas with external experts in terms of improving air quality and water resource quality, waste treatment, recycling and re-utilization and hazard awareness. It is also continuously taking self -improvement measures to effectively promote various policies that help to safeguard its abundant natural resources and promote sustainable development within the beautiful natural environment of Taipei.

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November in 2016, there were 18 station-days with poor air quality (PSI>100), up from 10 station-days YOY. On the air quality index (AQI) implemented by the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) of the Executive Yuan, as of December 2016 there have been 8 station-days with AQI>100 within December 2016. The average concentration of particulate matters (PM2.5) in 2016 was 17.3μg/m3, down 1.2μg/m3 YOY.

2. “Three Chances Only Environmental Audit Program”I n March 2015 , DEP began hand l i ng

reoccuring issues through interviews and audits. In addition to the Qiyen Re-Planning Area Nighttime Construction Noise Nuisance Project init iated to reduce noise nuisance from nighttime construction, the Department of Environmental Protection also implemented the BBQ Restaurant Cooking Fumes and Odor Project on Civic Boulevard to resolve restaurant

cooking fume problems. After intensive audits and communication with the business owners, it became clear there was significant room for improvements. After resolving controlled pollution sources, the Department of Environmental Protection reduced the repeat grievance rate by 37.76%, up 0.92% in 2016 compared to 36.84% in 2015.

3. Establishing the “Complete Disclosure of Environmental Violation Tickets of Businesses” SystemIn order to realize Taipei City Government’s

vision for a “Transparent and Open” administration, DEP has promoted to disclose businesses information (including offices, factories, agencies, schools, and groups) if they violate environmental protection regulations. This was achieved by setting up the “Complete Disclosure of Environmental Violation Tickets of Businesses” section on the Department of Environmental Protection website to disclose relevant information. In Q1 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection disclosed that a total of 2,679 businesses had received environmental penalt ies between July and December in 2015. In Q2 2016 it disclosed that a total of 2,223 penalties had been issued from October in 2015 to March in 2016. In Q3 2016 it disclosed that a total of 1,713 penalties had been issued between January and June in 2016. In Q4 2016 it disclosed that a total of 2,001 penalties had been issued between April and September in

2016 DEP restaurant audits

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2016. All environmental penalties for businesses are presented in a table for ci t izens and enterprises to review so that they might have a better understanding of environmental regulations. These steps also help to raise awareness among citizens and encourage enterprises to be more socially responsible.

Improvement on Environmental Quality

Part 2

1. Promoting Energy Saving, C a r b o n R e d u c t i o n , a n d Renewable Energy

(1) P r o m o t i n g I n d u s t r i a l a n d Commercial Energy Saving

To promote industrial and commerical energy saving and carbon reductions in Taipei City, the Taipei Department of Economic Development (DED) proactively implemented industrial and commercial energy saving measures, provided equipment diagnosis consultation, subsidized energy saving equipment, awarded achievements in energy saving, educated relevant rules and regulations, and conducted audits. In 2016, DED provided free energy consumption assessment, guidance and technical services

for top 40 energy users within Taipei City to enforce energy management in the business sector. In addition, DED implemented awareness education and audits on 20 types of designated energy-consuming venues to help prevent air-conditioning leakage, to enforce bans on using incandescent lamps over 25W, and to drive through on business venue temperature limitation. During the summer audits of 2016 on 2,983 business venues, 71 failed the preliminary audit and 7 failed in the secondary audit. After guidance, all had completed improvements by the deadline.

In addition, to encourage Taipei citizens to practice green consumption, DED promoted energy-efficient products through collaboration wi th product manufacturers and leading distributors, with over 200 sales locations in Taipei City. By promoting green consumption through

Guidance for enterprises to implement and improve energy conservation

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press conferences and advertisement, and at the same time by teaming up with neighborhoods and communities, DED has achieved its target on energy conservation. DED also arranged awareness education in elementary schools through the environmental protection theater tour . This helps to deliver eco-friendly concepts such as the Taiwan Green Mark and eco-friendly products. In 2016, green consumption awareness education and advertisement had reached over 58,000 people, including 1,582 physical stores. Statistics shows that the stores selling Green Emblem and CO2 Label products now account for over NT$700 million in declared sales. Green procurement by private enterprises and groups exceeded NT$6 billion in 2016. (2) Constructing Taipei Energy Hill

In order to promote renewable energy, Taipei City Government prioritized demonstrations at Taipei City agencies and schools. In 2016, Taipei City Government installed 83 photovoltaic (PV) systems in 25 agencies and 43 schools with a total installed capacity of 2,150kWh, estimated annual power generation at about 1.96 million kWh, and annual emissions reduction of about 1,035 tCO2e. Taipei City Government also plans to offer business opportunities for PV system installation on government property. On June

2 2016, Taipei City Government established and enacted the “Taipei City Government Property Photovoltaic System Installation and Utilization Regulations.” On August 25, Taipei City Government also promulgated the “2016 Taipei City Government Property Photovoltaic System Installation and Utilization Project” for open tendering in northern Taipei. On October 20 2016, the contract was awarded after price negotiations (Tatung Company won the contract with an installed capacity of 4,240.8kWh and energy sales requital at 10.7%). On December 21 2016, the southern Taipei evaluation was completed, and on December 30 2016, the contract was awarded after price negotiations (Tatung Company won the contract with an installed capacity of 2,400kWh and an energy sales requital at 12.5%). In 2016, Taipei City Government also installed a 12kW acid-erosion-resistant geothermal generation set independently developed by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) at the hot spring/foot spa pool in Fuxing Park, Beitou. This testing data can be used to provide a reference for future promotion on renewable energy.

Based on experience in foreign countries, DEP transformed the closed Fudekeng Landfill site into a renewable energy site. Through offering land by the government and funding by private

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enterprises, Taipei City Government and Tatung Company co-developed the photovoltaic power plant construction project with public-private collaboration. With a design capacity of about 2 MWp, the “Taipei Energy Hill” will generate up to 2 million kWh of electricity each year after completion. On average, the life span of a solar plant is about 20 years. Based on the maximum output of 2 million kWh a year, the plant will reduce 20,840 tCO2e accumulatively, equivalent to the CO2 absorption capacity of 54 Daan Parks. In addition to revitalizing the closed landfill for reuse, this project will turn the landfill into Taiwan’s first renewable energy demonstration park that integrates environmental education, ecological conservation, and green energy.

2. Establishing the Autonomous Regulations for Light Pollution Control and ManagementIn order to prevent the interruption of public

life caused by light pollution and improve living quality, the DEP invited relevant agencies, representat ives of the pr ivate sector and the Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, R.O.C., experts, and scholars to convene public hearings to review and amend the “Taipei City Autonomous Regulations of Light Pollution (Draft)” as the basis for light pollution management and control. Taipei City Government on October 12 2015 submitted the draft to the Taipei City Council for review. The Taipei City Council completed the first review on November 9 2016 and passed the ordinance to the Regulation Committee to continue the reading process.

3. Establishing a Heat Wave Warning MechanismThe temperature in Taipei City rises every

year as a result of global warming and the urban heat island (UHI) effect. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) data shows that the number of extremely high temperature days in Taipei has been increasing over the past 50 years. The highest temperature of 38.7°C was recorded in June 2016 and 46 days exceeded 36°C. These are new records since 1896. To deal with the heat wave attack and to maintain the city’s health and

well-being, Taipei City Government established a heat wave warning mechanism, included the mechanism in the regional hazard prevention and rescue program, and integrated the high-temperature hazard response measures of eight Taipei City departments and offices: the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Labor, Taipei City Fire Department, Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare, Department of Education, Parks and Street Lamps Office, and the Taipei City Market Administration Office. In 2016, Taipei City Government had given five heat wave warnings, with actions including spraying water on 288km length of roads, 120 high-temperature labor inspections, and checks on 12,731 seniors living alone.

4. I m p r o v e d Wa t e r Q u a l i t y Protection

(1) P r o m o t i n g E d u c a t i o n a n d Sustainable Use of Water Resources

A. Enhancing Water Resources ConservationThe Feitsui Reservoir is a key source of

water resources in the Greater Taipei area and supplies tap water to five million people. Water supply was critical in Keelung Area in August 2016. With careful reservoir operations by the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (FRA), the Reservoir functioned well not only to satisfy the public demands for water in Taipei City but also assisted Keelung are to overcome the drought.

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Furthermore, in 2016 the FRA organized three drills for flood prevention during a typhoon with the successful results of each drill being the accumulation of water up to 123 million tons, and reducing peak flooding by 75%. The function of accumulating water for prevention of floods and preventing downstream disaster was confirmed.

Taipei Fei tsui Reservoir Administrat ion has continuously focused on water and soil

conservation to restore sloped and collapsed land, and to stop the soil from entering the Reservoir that can cause silting. Moreover, the Feitsui Reservoir Administration conducted reforestation for the administered lands, with Taiwanese original plants preserved to restore the forest status around the Reservoir, and to ensure the conservation and prevention of soil loss. Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration also established the “Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Education Center” and organized a series of courses and activities on water resource education to allow learners to improve their understanding of water resource maintenance and sustainable use, and encourage water resource protection for sustainable management of Reservoir and water resources.

B. Promoting Water Saving Measures(A) Promoting Improvement of Water Pipelines

and Networks ImprovementsT h e Ta i p e i Wa t e r D e p a r t m e n t ( T W D )

aggressively promoted water supply networks and pipeline replacement, and planned a four-

Restoration and afforestation at Huoxiaozhang Section in Shiding District at the upper course of Feitsui Reservoir

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phased twenty-year “Water Supply Pipeline Network Replacement and Management” project with a budget of NT$20.746 billion. Phase I was completed and Phase II (2012-2016) is under progress, as we seek to increase district-metering areas that lead to water leakage reduction. Based on the leakage management solution for water loss recommended by the International Water Association (IWA), TWD aims to lower the water leakage rate to below 10% through four main approaches: pipeline replacement, water pressure management, leakage inspection, and repair speed and quality.

TWD imp lemented fu l l - sca le p ipe l ine replacement on pipelines within its jurisdiction that have high repair rates, are of lower material quality, are outdated, or which are prone to leakage (the weakest one in the network and pipeline). In collaboration with works on sewage

systems, TWD replaced old pipelines in fire lanes with shock-absorbent, pressure-resistant, and corrosion-resistant SSP and corrugated stainless steel tubing. TWD also used high-impact and flexible “globular graphite” DIP to reduce leakage and loss of water resources. By 2016, TWD had checked 941 leakage cases and replaced 149km of pipelines for improving water supply networks and pipelines within district-metering area.(B) Implementing Water Saving Measures

TWD actively implemented the water saving program to promote water conservation across four aspects: households, agencies and schools, youngster education, and heavy water consumers. TWD also promoted water conservation through global awareness days, such as the World Day for Water (March 22) and Earth Day (April 22). The water consumption per capita per day within the jurisdiction has reduced from 263L in 2007 to 218L in 2016 with the daily water consumption per person reduction from 352L to 330L. These results are better than the targets. In 2016, TWD inoculated the water conservation concept in students through interactive level-based activities such as “situated theater” and “earth games” to develop water saving habits in students.

C. Controlling Drinking Water QualityWith regards to drinking water’s impact on

human health, the Department of Environmental Protection checks the quality of drinking water from time to time to oversee if the water supply and management units have exercised their professional care on water quality control in a view

Water saving campImprovement of water supply networks and pipelines

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to provide quality drinking water for citizens. In 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection checked water quality 1,830 times and took 2,636 samples.

In addition, to ensure the quality of water from water sources to water supply networks and pipelines, TWD took samples 3,958 times. The examination results show that the ammonia and total organic carbon (TOC) contents in each water source were exceptionally low. Residual pesticide was not found, and heavy metals were either not found or far below the standard value for water quality. These suggest that the quality of drinking water in Taipei City is good. The test of clear water, networks, and pipelines also found that water complies with drinking water standards.(2) Preventing Water Pollution

A. Reservoir Water QualityTo fully capture the water quality change

in Feitsui Reservoir and to supply quality tap

water for citizens, the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration conducts reservoir water quality tests every month. In 2016, the average Carlson’s Trophic State Index (CTSI) was 39.68, i.e. oligotrophic class. A theoretical analysis found that total phosphorus was the major limiting factor of eutrophication. Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration thus promoted phosphorus reduction at the Jingualiao River with higher total phosphorus amongst the three main tributaries at the overhead cost of Feitsui Reservoir by distr ibut ing Green Mark phosphorus-f ree detergents to locals to reduce phosphorus in water and thereby improve reservoir water quality through collaborative water source protection.

B. River Water QualityIn the statistics on the moving average of the

river pollution index (RPI) between 2007 and 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection found that river water quality has been improving. In 2016, the main RPI of the following rivers was: Tamshui River at 4.96 (improved by 35%), Keelung River at 3.78 (improved by 24%), Xindian River at 3.25 (improved by 45%), and Jingmei River at 2.22 (improved by 38%).

In addition, Department of Environmental Protection continuously strengthened sewage audits and guided enterprises and communities to operate sewage systems following the water pollution prevention regulations. The Department of Environmental Protection also requested agencies, schools, and eight-story or taller buildings that have not yet been covered by relevant laws to clean the septic tank at least once a year. In addition to progressively improving environmental sanitation quality, in August 2015, Department of Environmental Protection promulgated an order to include six-story and taller buildings in the coverage from January 1 2016, i.e. 451 controlled units, to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) by about 190 metric tons each year.

5. Reinforcing Vector Control and Establishing Ecological Mosquito Clinic ServiceTo reinforce vector control , as wel l as

Water quality sampling at Feitsui Reservoir

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establishing the “Vector Control Plan” and “Dor man t Sp ray Work P lan fo r Ou tdoo r Environment” in 2016, the Depar tment of Environmental Protection also established Taiwan’s first “Ecological Mosquito Clinic” to provide ecological mosquito diagnosis services for communities and households and custom ecological mosquito solutions for communities to help residents to ease mosquito disturbances and reduce indoor pesticide use for citizens so that they might enjoy green and healthy living quality. In 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection also diagnosed campuses, cultural places, and Universiade venues. A total of 257 communities, 281 schools, eight cultural places, and 36 Universiade venues were diagnosed.

6. Effectiveness of the Autonomous Regulations for HerbicidesTo minimize the spread of herbicides in non-

agricultural land across Taipei City and prevent them from directly and indirectly impacting the quality of air, water bodies, and soil, Taipei City Government established the “Taipei City Autonomous Regulations for the Management of Herbicides” to prescribe the controlled items with regards to herbicide sales by pesticide distributors, and the qualifications of herbicide buyers and users. The authority for administrative inspections to be carried out was also executed, and this will help to protect citizen’s health and safety.

T h e s e l f - g o v e r n a n c e o r d n a n c e w a s promulgated and enacted on August 31 2016. The

Department of Environmental Protection organized one promotion seminar for pesticide distributors and administrators and nine presentations for members of farmers’ associations. They promoted the ordnance to 13 physical pesticide stores. In addition, Department of Environmental Protection tightened inspections of herbicide uses on 39 non-agricultural locations, such as large parks and riverside parks; guided pesticide distributors; and traced the flow of herbicide sales.

7. Improving Public Toilet QualityTo provide a clean and comfortable toilet

space for Taipei citizens, the Department of Environmental Protection continuously implements the “Taipei Municipal Watch-Listed Public Toilets Evaluation Implementation Project”. To encourage public toilet management units to beautify and improve the comfort of facilities of public toilets, the Department of Environmental Protection Campus Ecological Mosquito Clinic

Guidance for pesticide dealers to enforce sales registration

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thus established the “Comfortable, Clean, Considerate-Taipei Municipal Public Service Quality Enhancement Plan” on November 3 2015. In 2016 Department of Environmental Protection continued to encourage public toilet management units to install thoughtful facilities in public toilets. In 2017, the Department of Environmental Protection will implement the “Considerate Public Toilet” scheme. In addition to reaching the passing grade, above average public toilets must be equipped with toilet seat covers or liquid seat cleaners in order to create a well-considered toilet space and enhance overall toilet use satisfaction.

8. P lanning and Enhancing Incineration Plant FunctionsThere are three refuse incineration plants

in Taipei. Their electr ical and mechanical (E&M) equipment is aging quickly, efficiency is reducing, and capacity is decreasing as a result of working at high temperatures for a long time and in a highly wearing and highly corrosive environment. To enhance flue-gas processing efficiency, maintain citizens’ health, and properly handle refuse in Taipei City, it is necessary to plan and replace old equipment in these incineration plants. In 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection completed the refuse disposal equipment review and incineration plant transformation planning. In 2017, the Department of Environmental Protection will initiate the equipment repair and improvement project of

Muzha and Beitou II incineration plants, with three main targets: “optimization of flue gas treatment systems and further reduction of air pollutant emissions,” “renovation of the waste heat recovery system, enhancement of electricity generating efficiency and carbon reduction,” and “renovation of rusted equipment and assurance of proper waste treatment.” After completion, the dioxin emissions of these incinerations will be below 0.05ng-TEQ/Nm3 (half of the statutory standard at 0.1 ng-TEQ/ Nm3), carbon emissions will decrease by 13.6 thousand tons each year, and equipment reliability will be maintained.

9. Enforcing Environmental Impact AssessmentTaipei City Government is aggressively

promoting full-scale urban renewal (regeneration). The construction of various building and housing projects were initiated one after another. In

Installation of a considerate public toilet

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addition to complying with the environmental regulations of the central government, Taipei City Government should specify concrete goals for development projects in Taipei City with regard to the urban development vision. On October 24 2016, DEP promulgated “Taipei City Livable and Sustainable City Environmental Impact Assessment and Review Regulations” to specify the foci of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and the principles of review in order to

explicitly request that developers take concrete actions. Key foci include green energy use, energy conservation and emissions reduction, site water preservation and rainwater harvesting and reuse, green building coverage, eco-friendly transport, prior planning and investigations, and environmental quality improvement. By enforcing the EIA and review mechanisms, and imposing higher environmental standards on future tall buildings and large development projects in Taipei City, the Department of Environmental Protection hopes to improve the environmental quality of Taipei City and turn Taipei into a livable and sustainable city.

10. Promoting Environmental Education

(1) Environmental EducationIn 2016, the Department of Environmental

Protection organized 42 sessions of four-hour environmental education and training with 6,850 participant-times. The Department of Environmental Protection also collaborated with

Installation of the real-time noise level signboard

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environmental education facilities and venues to organize public environmental education to disseminate the need for environmental protection through approaches that educate. Currently, there are 14 environmental facilities and venues in Taipei City, the most in Taiwan, and five accredited environmental education organizations.(2) Community Education—Environmental

VolunteersThe Department of Environmental Protection

has established an environmental volunteer squad of 15,858 members and arranged environmental training for volunteer leaders to cultivate seed environmental volunteers. The Department of Environmental Protection also established 13 social and environmental detachments and 204 student environmental detachments. The Department of Environmental Protection began recruiting Taipei City environmental education volunteers in 2012 to assist in promoting environmental education. By 2016, there were 236 environmental education volunteers, with 43 of them passing the environmental education instructor certification.(3) School Education

The Department of Education (DOE) of Taipei City Government aggressively promoted the “Little Farm Education.” In 2016, a total of 265 schools participated in the program. DOE also organized outdoor environmental education following the “Act of Environmental Education.” Every Taipei City school is equipped with at least one certified environmental education instructor, and all environmental education instructors in Taipei City schools are certified environmental education instructors.

Guandu Junior High School has established a nature and culture education venue by the Keelung River to implement environmental education through field investigations. There are 150 participants in the three educational activities. The 2016 “The Heart of the Ocean - Building Ships Sailing Toward the Ocean” organized by Guandu Elementary School brought Tamshui River environmental education and marine education to life, and attracted 575 participants. The 2016 Tianmu Aqueduct Festival attracted over 3,000

visits. In 2016, the courses and seminars organized for river education attracted 8,145 visits.

11. Lifting Restrictions on the Requital Fund Mechanism

Currently, there are three incineration plants and one garbage landfill site within Taipei City, and Taipei City Government has established the Autonomous Regulations for Feedback Money to create a fund that might be distributed to residents of nearby communities. The amount of the requital fund is NT$200 for incinerating each metric ton of refuse, and the requital fund for landfills generates NT$15 million each year during their service. To increase the flexibility of requital funds and as the requital funds of incineration plants have not been adjusted since 2000, Taipei City Government amended and promulgated the self-governance ordinance on January 13 and June 2 in 2016. The foci of the amendment included adding social welfare and security items, demolishing the restrictions on the proportion of operating expenses and capital expenses, and enhancing information disclosures and transparency. In addition, Taipei City Government added the requital at NT$100/metric tons of energy sales and refuse disposal service to the self-governance ordinance of incineration plants and the direct requital to local citizens according to the number of residents living in relevant boroughs and communities.

12. Maintaining a Clean Taipei CityTo improve overall air and environmental

quality, reduce the hazards of passive smoking and cigarette end littering, as well as increasing the penalty for cigarette end littering (NT$1,200 for the first offense in one year, NT$3,600 for the second offense in one year, and NT$5,000 plus compulsory environmental education for the third offense in one year), the Department of Environmental Protection also launched a cross-department and public-private sector collaboration to build the first non-smoking shopping area in Taipei. The Department of Environmental Protection also promulgated and enacted this policy in October 2016. In addition to installing no-smoking lines and no-smoking

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signs, the Department of Environmental Protection recruited environmental education volunteers to remind citizens to comply with this policy by hoisting signs and using persuasion techniques. In consideration to smokers’ rights, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store also established three barricaded smoking areas. This success would provide a reference for establishing other no-smoking shopping areas in Taipei.

13. Reinforcing Source Reduction and Resource Recovering

(1) Optimizing Dual-Use Bags and Integrating Shopping Bags and Garbage Bags

To achieve garbage reduction and enhance the awareness of reusable plastic shopping bags, RT-Mart, PX-Mart, Carrefour, and A. Mart co-printed dual-use bags with a business identity in April 2016. To increase the number of participating dealers, Department of Environmental Protection invited the 7-ELEVEN convenience store chain to join the scheme to promote the dual-use bags to the public through dealers, thereby reducing plastic shopping bags and the environmental load.(2) Launching the Free Collection of

Difficult-to-Dismantle Waste PolicyTo meet the true needs of citizens, on August

15 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection launched the free col lection of unwanted suitcases, safety helmets, umbrellas,

and cups (trophies). Citizens simply hand them to the resource recovery trucks without dismantling or bagging them with specific garbage bags to make it more convenient for citizens to dispose of them. By December 31, a total of 8,825 (re-sold 4.95 metric tons) unwanted safety helmets, 13,566 unwanted suitcases, 246 unwanted cups

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(trophies), and 42,710 unwanted umbrellas were handed over. All recovered items were classified for recycling and reuse to reduce incineration.(3) Ban of Disposable and Melamine

UtensilsRecognizing the environmental hazards and

risk on human health of the abuse and improper use of disposable and melamine utensils, and to promote garbage reduction and maintain the health of employees, teachers, students, and guests, Taipei City Government established the “Taipei City Government Disable Disposable Tableware And Melamine Executive Highlights” to ban disposable and melamine utensils in Taipei City Hall from April 1 2016, and in all Taipei City agencies and schools from August 1, so as to set an example. Between April and December 2016, disposal paper containers usage reduced by 78% YOY, and other containers reduced by 68% YOY.

Construction of an Eco-friendly Environment

Part 3

1. Nature Conservation AreasThere are four nature conservation areas in

Taipei City: “Taipei City Waterbird Refuge,” “Hua-jiang Wild Duck Nature Park,” “Guandu Nature Park,” and “Guandu Nature Reserve” occupying a total conservation area of 398 hectares. Apart from the soil cleanup project, in 2016 the Taipei City Animal Protection Office (APO) organized various activities to call public attention to nature protection.(1) Soil Cleanup in Nature Conservation

AreasIn 2016, APO implemented the habitat

restoration project in Guandu Nature Park and Hua-jiang Waterbird Refuge. In Hua-jiang Waterbird Refuge, APO remediated about 1.5 hectares, built two tide pools and a tide channel about 289m long. In Guandu Nature Park, APO improved the habitat area of about five hectares

in the core area, cleaned up about 6,000m3 of earthworks, and loosened about five hectares of surface soil.(2) 2016 Taipei Eco Festival

APO subsidized the Chi Sing Eco-Conservation Foundation to hold the “2016 Taipei Eco Festival” at the Xinyi Assembly Hall on May 21 2016. Based on the theme “Compound Eye-Microview: Green Taipei,” the activity aims to help the public develop a deeper understanding of biodiversity and encourage them to practice conservation in everyday life. The activity attracted 4,195 visitors.(3) The 18th Taipei In ternat ional

Birdwatching FairBased on the theme of “Into Satoyama,” APO

held the 18th Taipei International Birdwatching Fair at the Guandu Nature Park during October 22 to 23 2015, with Deputy Mayor Charles Lin

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attending the opening ceremony. Chief Naoya Tsukamoto of the Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability, United Nations University, also the chief of the Secretariat of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative, shared his experience of the Satoyama Initiative. A total of 12 regional groups from six countries and 17 national bird watching groups participated in the event, attracting 12,051 participants during the two-day event period.(4) The 11th Guandu International

Nature Art FestivalAPO subsidized the Guandu Nature Park

Administration to organize the 11th Guandu International Nature Art Festival at Guandu Nature Park on November 5-6 2016. Deputy Mayor Teng Chia-chi presided over the event’s opening ceremony. With “Based on A True Story” as the theme, the festival had six artists in five groups from Argentina, Australia, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, and Taiwan create artworks with natural sounds with on-site materials.

2. Ecological Engineering and Hazard Prevention Education

(1) Creek Channel Treatment With Ecological Engineering

Taipei City Government has spent considerable labor and capital efforts on creek channel treatment in recent years to aggressively promote overall mountain management and hazard prevention. To conserve local natural ecology,

ecological engineering methods were applied to reduce the impacts on local ecosystems and environments. By integrating relevant industries in local communities with local ecosystems and natural resources, creek channels have become ideal spots for leisure, recreation, and ecotourism on holidays. In consideration of the rich ecological resources of the Yangming River in Zuhuzihu, Beitou District, the stone pitching method was applied to facilitate plant growth in the “Creek Amenities Improvement and Maintenance Work” in 2016. In addition, stone pitching groundsills and fish ladders were used to reduce flow velocity of the river to create space for porous habitats to stabilize the riverbed and maintain ecological conservation at the same time.(2) Cultivating Little Pioneers through

Hazard Prevention EducationFor c i t i zens to be t te r unders tand the

potential hazards in the living environment and the need for evacuation, every year the

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Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, invites professional engineers to explain to the public the current status of living environments, potential hazard factors, and potential threats in slope areas. These engineers also show the public the shelters for typhoons, torrential rain, mud (debris) flow, and other natural disasters, evacuation paths, and emergency contact units to enhance the hazard prevention awareness of citizens. In 2016 seven mudflow prevention outreach activities were held, 477 households for prevention in early settlements were interviewed, with a total of 2,102 participants.

To establish the soil and water conservation concept at a grassroots level, the Geotechnical E n g i n e e r i n g O f f i c e o r g a n i z e d s o i l a n d conservation educational activities for seven schools in slope areas: Wuxing, Pingdeng, Xinhai, Beizheng, Hushan, and Yifang elementary schools and Gezhi Junior High School. These activi t ies attracted 440 par t icipants. With straightforward and easy-to-understand water conservation knowledge and a fun quiz, the

Geotechnical Engineering Office showed students the importance of soil and water conservation and the concept of hazard prevention to achieve the goal of hazard prevention by every household and little hazard prevention pioneers everywhere.

3. Building a Farm CityTaipei is a densely populated city. The

Department of Economic Development thus implemented the Farm City Program. By starting from farming technique education and community operat ions, the Depar tment of Economic Development hopes to establish a closer tie between people, food, and land through a series of guidance plans, so that more people begin to care about their living environments and climate change through diet and agriculture education.

After initiating the program in 2015, the Department of Economic Development has established up to 8,924m2 of demonstration nurseries and provided up to 27,192 m2 of citizen farms, with 2,372 citizens participating in relevant farming activities. The Department of Economic Development also organized 314

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urban agriculture-related courses and activities that attracted 17,260 applicants. Through collaboration with the Taipei City Farmers’ Association ,civil groups and the Department of Economic Development, we have provided agricultural technique consultation services for 528 groups and over 15,048 people.

In Taipei City, kitchen waste collection is divided into “compostable kitchen waste” and “pig-feed kitchen waste.” For self-processed kitchen leftovers for compost, it is offered for free to citizens as soil amendments for horticulture. In addition, Neihu Incineration Plant built the kitchen leftovers crushing and drying pre-processing facilities in 2015 to crush and dehydrate kitchen leftovers before outsourcing them for composting and synthesiz ing into organic fer t i l izers. Contractors then provide qualified organic fertilizers for use by the adopters of Taipei City farm city in order to construct a resource recycling system from plantation to harvesting, from garden

to table, and from kitchen leftovers to organic fertilizers. By doing so, Taipei City Government aims to turn kitchen leftovers from citizens into nutrients to reunite with nature by nourishing the farm city. This will help to build a green, healthy, organic, and circular Taipei City.

ConclusionThrough green energy usage, PV system

installation, and guidance for energy conservation, Taipei City Government aims to turn Taipei into a “low-carbon city.” With resource recovery and recycling and source reduction, Taipei City Government hopes to build Taipei into a “circular city.” By maintaining an optimal balance between citizens and natural resources through ecological conservation, Taipei City Government transforms Taipei City into an “ecological city.” Starting from agricultural technique education and community operations, Taipei City Government creates a “garden city” for Taipei. Through insistence on environmental protection and sustainable development with “environmental education promotion,” Taipei City Government advances toward the ultimate vision: turing Taipei into a truly “livable city!”

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Aiming to strengthen mountain management and flood control, implement the Taipei W ater P lan-S ponge City, shape green waterfronts, build safe and comfortable infrastructures, optimize management, and achieve land planning, every department of Taipei City Government proactively plans and aggressively implements all public infrastructure proj ects to safeguard housing security and build sustainable, beautiful and comfortable cityscapes for Taipei citizens. The ultimate goal is to turn Taipei into a q uality and livable city.

Public Infrastructure


Strengthening Mountain Management and Flood Control

Part 1

1. Enhancing Flood Control and Drainage Capacity

(1) Flood Control FacilitiesTo enhance Taipei City’s flood control and

drainage capacity, Taipei City Government pioneered Taiwan’s first “Automatic Control System of Pumping Stations.” The first, second and third regional management centers have been completed and have started their flood control duty, and the structures of the fifth and sixth regional management centers were also completed in 2016. In addition, various f lood control projects were completed in 2016, including the evacuation gates and Operat ing Management System of Sluice Gates, Shuangxi Fuxing Bridge Downstream

Shuanyuan Pumping Station Cross Drainage Channel Bikeway

In addition to pursuing construction quality excellence, the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, reinforces environmental and ecological protection and promotes sustainable city development. In practice, the Public Works Department extensively constructs pervious pavement, implements wetland conservation, and builds rainwater harvesting pools or rainwater tanks in public facilities or public areas to enforce environmental conservation. The Public Works Department also implements smart management measures, such as the Automatic Control System of Pumping Stations and Construction Real-Time Recording and Reporting System, and Taipei City Road and Pipeline Information Center (RPIC), all based on innovative ideas in modern technology. Our goal is to turn Taipei City into a more internationally competitive sustainable city.

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Low-Lying Area Revetment Renovation Project, Soochow University Linxi Road Revetment and Waterway Renovation Project, Xindian River Shuanyuan Pumping Station Cross Drainage Channel Bikeway Construction and Surrounding Environment Improvement Project, and Huangang River Pressure Box Culvert Dredging Project. This will help to increase Taipei City’s overall flood carrying capacity.(2) Storm Sewer Construction

In 2016, the Publ ic Works Depar tment implemented the “Drainage Improvement Project in WenShan District” through the “Fuxing Road Drainage Diversion Construction Works” at the midstream section at the Xinglong Truck Storm Sewer at Xinhai Road Section 4 and the “Drainage Diversion and Gutter Expansion Works at Lane 304 on Xinglong Road Section 3” to reduce the drainage load of the Xinglong Truck Sewer. The Public Works Department also implemented the “Jingmei Pumping Station Addition Project” to increase the number of pumps from nine to thirteen sets in the pumping station and to raise pumping capacity from 64 CMS to 84 CMS. This is an equivalent volume to draining water from an entire standard swimming pool in 23 seconds. This will help enhance the drainage capacity of Wenshan District.

2. Regulation of Debris Flow and Side Slope

(1) Governance of Torrents with Potential Debris Flow and Watersheds

In 2016, the Publ ic Works Depar tment regulated about 340m of the Yangming River in Zhuzihu area, Beitou District, and beautified and improved the surrounding environment. In practice, the Public Works Department penetrated culverts of 1.8m in diameter through the drainage on Zhuzihu Road to Dinghu area, covering a total catchment area of about 11 hectares. The revetment was built with stone pitching, an ecological engineering method, which helps to facilitate plant growth. Stone pitching ground sill and fish ladders were used to reduce flow velocity of the river and to create space for multi-porous habitats, in order to stabilize the riverbed

and maintain ecological conservation at the same time. An eco-corridor, riverbed stepping stones, and a waterfall view were built at the upper and middle courses.(2) Sl ide Slope Improvement and

GovernanceIn 2016, the Publ ic Works Depar tment

rehabilitated a total of 10,600m2 of side slope in the following locations: Maokong Gondola T21 Tower, Wansho Road, and Zhinan Road.

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Side slope regulation at Maokong Gondola T21 Tower


Taipei Water Plan—Sponge City

Part 2

1. Resilient Water Adaptation

Purpose: Optimizing Urban Water Cycle and Enhancing Urban Flood Carrying Capacity

(1) Building a Pervious EnvironmentIn Taipei City, the pedestrian environment is re-

engineered based on a humanistic spirit. In 2016, the Public Works Department constructed various green infrastructure elements, such as pervious pavement, rainwater harvesting and infiltration facilities, and plantation belts, on Section 3 of Xinsheng South Road, Sections 5 and 6 of Roosevelt Road, Fuxing South Road, Fuxing North Road, and Songjiang Road. This will help to promote green modes of city improvement, and will help to reduce the urban heat island effect. In 2016, a total of 36,496m2 of pervious pavement was completed. The results of the environmental monitoring station on the sidewalk in Ganghou Park in Nangang District show that surface temperature reduced by 2.05-3.53oC, and that storm water runoff reduced by 7.3-17.85% compared to the impervious compressed earth block (CEB) sidewalks. This data clearly illustrate the significant effect of pervious pavement.(2) A l l - O u t D i s a s t e r P r e v e n t i o n

CollaborationTo promote smart disaster prevention through

collaboration between the government and citizens, Taipei City Government proactively promotes building green roofs, prescribes storm water retention facil ity construction, and implements torrential rain prevention and mitigation in order to share storm water runoff together with the public and thereby enhance the awareness of all-out disaster prevention.

In 2014, Taipei City Government established the “Taipei City Sewer Drainage Limits for Storm Water Runoff from Construction Sites” to prescribe

the needs for developers to consider runoff when involved in development projects. In 2016 a total of 299 development projects passed the storm water runoff retention facility inspection.

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Retention pool in JinRui Flood Management Park

Xinhai Street Military Police Barrack Carpark Flood Detention Pool Construction Project

Joint ground-breaking ceremony of the Wenshan District Flood Detention Pool

midstream flood reduction and downstream flood prevention,” the Public Works Department built flood detention pools at the upper and middle courses. The flood detention pool completed in JinRui Flood Management Park in Neihu District has a capacity of 27,000m3, and won the FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Award 2016. There are two more detention pools under construction: “Taipei Wenshan Spor ts Center Nor thern Flood Detention Pool Construction Project” with a capacity of 6,000m3, and which will be completed at the end of March 2017; and the “Wenshan District Military Police Barrack Carpark Flood Detention Pool Construction Project” with a capacity of 46,000m3, and which will be completed in 2018. The combined capacity of both detention pools will be about 52,000m3.

2. Sustainable Water Use

Purpose: Diversifying and Vitalizing Water Uses and Securing Effective Water Supply

(1) Promoting rainwater harvestingTaipei City Government aggressively promotes

rainwater harvesting systems or rainwater tanks in public facilities and areas, such as parks, greenbelts, carparks, stadiums and campuses. In campus areas, in 2016 the Public Works Department built rainwater tanks with a total capacity of 304m3 in approximately 35 schools, such as Minsheng Elementary School, Dongmen Elementary School, Guting Junior High School

and Bailing Senior High School. In park and greenbelt areas, in 2016 the Public Works Department built rainwater tanks with a total capacity of 120m3 in Huashan Park, Yecheng Park and Fuyang Eco Park.(2) Stabi l iz ing Water Supply and

Upgrading Reclaimed Water UseTo stabilize water supply as much as possible

in typhoon periods, the Public Works Department built a guard in the sedimentation pond of Zhitan Purification Plant to reduce raw water turbidity. The Public Works Department also continuously implements watershed governance, the “Feitsui Reservoir Intake Works,” tap water pipeline renewal and replacement, and water conservation education.

To diversify and revitalize water uses, the Public Works Department continuously upgrades reclaimed water use in sewage treatment plants. In 2016, the output of reclaimed water was about 2.30 million m3. This secondary water would be used for environmental water consumption. In addition, the Public Works Department planned and assessed the construction of micro sewage reclamation systems, membrane bioreactors (MBR), in appropriate locations in the urban area. This would help to increase the number of reclaimed water intake points so as to revitalize reclaimed water uses and distribute and reduce the treatment load of the sewerage system in the Greater Taipei Area. This would also help to secure overall and compound benefits of water resource reclamation and ecological recharge and conservation.

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Reclaimed water intake at the sewage treatment plant Machinery update at Neihu Sewage Treatment Plant


3. Re-approaching Water Environments

Purpose: Biodiversity for Water Habitats and Enrichment of Water Recreations

(1) Promoting Education of Wetland Conservation

To create ecological water habitats in the urban area, the Public Works Department builds wetlands for habitat conservation in Shezidao, Neigousi, Neishuangxi, Zhinanxi, Dahu Park, and Bihu Park; trains local ecology volunteers; and organizes wetland workshops and work holidays to connect community cit izens to wetland maintenance, as well as introduce environmental

education and guided ecological tours, in order to achieve sustainable wetland operations.(2) Waterfront Trips to Riverside Parks

Taipei City has developed 29 riverside parks with a total area up to 514 hectares, and they have become popular leisure and recreational spots for citizens. To further revitalize waterfronts and build thematic riverside parks, Taipei City Government organizes regular activities in these riverside parks yearly, such as “Taipei Riverside Festival”, “Taipei Riverside Kids Festival,” “Taipei Wu-gou-shui Water Recreation Activit ies,” “TLC Picnic Day”, “Spring Wave Music and Art Festival” and “Dadaocheng Mini Trip.” As well as revitalizing waterfront tourism and riverside trips in Taipei City, these activities attract over tens of thousands of citizens to re-approach waterfront areas every year.Neigousi River exploration

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Taipei Riverside Festival - St Valentine Day in Dadaocheng

TLC Picnic Day

Building Green and Waterfront Recreational Environments

Part 3

1. Optimizing Waterfronts Taipei City Government has completed a total

of 112 km in length for the city’s riverside bikeway network. To improve the service quality of riverside parks and to meet the needs for fulfilling the demand of worldwide visitors during the “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade,” the Public Works Department built 228 bilingual signs on bikeways at the entrances and exits of riverside park bikeways in 2016 for cyclists to identify the cycling direction and their whereabouts. In addition, to improve access to riverside park bikeways, the Public Works Department completed the “Taipei Bridge Bike Walking Access Improvement Project” in 2016. In the future, the Public Works Department will continue to inspect the access of riverside park bikeways in the hope of building a safer and more comfortable recreational space.

While riverside parks have become a popular exercise and recreational space of the public in recent years, Taipei City Government has built ten “riverside park landscape toilets” in locations with more crowds and handcycle rental points (stations), including Guanshan, Meiti, Chengmei, Caihong, Shezidao, Yanpoing, Machangding, and Daonan riverside parks. This will help to provide

citizens with a more comfortable and convenient toilet environment. In addition, by reducing the structural weight of landscape toilets, it is remove them during typhoon and torrential rain periods, and will thereby help to extend the life of landscape toilets and improve the service quality of existing riverside parks.

2. Building a Farm CityTo promote the farm city policy, Taipei City

Government has established the “Taipei City Farm City Promotion and Implementation Project.” This is a two-phase project to last from 2015 to

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Taipei City bike walking route

New landscape toilets next to Hengguang Bridge in Daonan Riverside Park


2018. Phase I is a top-down operation whereby Taipei City Government builds a demo site and Taipei City Government departments implement respective sub-projects to expand the project to bottom-up operation in Phase II.

By the end of 2016, Taipei City Government had integrated a total of 401 farm sites (58 happy farms, 31 green roofs, 295 small farms, and 17 civic farms), occupying a total area of 101,898m2 with 26,584 participants. Taipei City Government has also established the Farm City Online Bank platform to service over 3,000 visits every year. Since the bank was opened on April 28, 2015, it has attracted over 380,000 visits and offered 949 greening-related lessons for 49,803 participants.

Schools and agencies of all levels in Taipei City have synchronized the green roof operation. The public sector guided citizens to express their demand for city farm sites in a bottom-up manner so as to achieve city farm promotion. By offering greening and farming consultation

and guidance services for citizens through the Farming Technology Consultation Center, and through continuously inventorying idle public space to create more farmable locations, Taipei City Government expects to integrate a total of 110,000m2 of city farms by 2018.

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Corn harvest in Datong Elementary Happy Farm

3. Convenient Hiking and Leisure Environment

(1) Improving the Quality of Hiking Trails and Industrial Roads

There are currently 130 hiking trails totaling 100 km in Taipei City. In 2016, the Public Works Department completed three circular trails and five thematic trails to build a safe, comfortable and beautiful leisure environment. For example, low wooden planks link the Zhuzihu Qing Feng Trail so that citizens might be able to enjoy splendid bouquets of flowers and piles of brocades, at the same time as experiencing the leisure and serenity of the maple forest.

In addition, there are 65 industrial roads in Taipei City totaling 131 km. During 2012-2016, the Public Works Department completed the improvement and maintenance of the landscape and safety facilities of industrial roads around Zhuzihu area in order to continuously improve the

service quality of industrial roads in the city.(2) Building Thematic Leisure and

Recreational AreasIn 2016, the Publ ic Works Depar tment

implemented the “Slope Leisure and Recreational Areas Renovation Project” to re-engineer the park and nursery in the Neishuangxi Nature Center

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into the “Big Tree Grassland” and “Big Tree Park” based on the Taipei tree frog, the mascot of this nature center and one of the lovely species to bring citizens exploring to this park. By linking the Maokong gondola and slope landscapes, the Public Works Department turned the Zhinan Scenic Area into a flower sea slope and decorated it with artistic sculptures to attract visitors to overlook the Zhinan Scenic Area and enjoy the sculptures from above out of the gondola.

Building Safe and Comfortable Infrastructures

Part 4

1. Smoothening Road SurfacesThe road surface area in Taipei City totals

22.52 mill ion m2. After the road-smoothing project, most 8m or wider urban roads have been improved. To extend the spirit of the road-smoothing project, the Public Works Department of Taipei City Government fixes the cracks, fissures and hollows on the road surface with new materials, new technologies, and new methods, such as sealants, fiber glass polymer modified asphalt (PMA) patches or top coatings. The effectiveness of these methods in extending road surface life and maintaining road surface smoothness is quite impressive.

To build Taipei City into a sponge city, the Public Works Department uses PAC pervious and drainage materials on part of the urban roads

Renewed section of the Renai Road Circus Renewal Project

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and elevated expressways to enhance water drainage, reduce noise, and lower the urban heat island effect. The Public Works Department also established the Taipei City Road and Pipeline Information Center (RPIC) to manage and promote the one-stop road management policy with a high efficient, high-tech, open and transparent approach. This helps to maintain the level of overall road service.

2. Improving Bridge SafetyThere are 424 bridges, overpasses and

underpasses in Taipei City. The Public Works Department inspects and maintains these structures at planned intervals. To maintain the safety of bridge structure, the Public Works Department began strengthening the seismic resistance of river crossing bridges in 2014, so that these bridges can meet the latest seismic resistance standards to ensure the safety of bridge structure and use.

3. Regenerating and Renovating ParksTo turn Taipei City into a restorative organic

city by 2045, Taipei City Government launched the “Green in TAIPEI” initiative: Tree (see the green), Aqua (touch the water), Infrastructure (green infrastructure), People (lifestyle), Energy (save energy and reduce greenhouse gases), and Intelligent (intelligent eco-city). This will help to reduce the urban heat island effect and enhance the overall eco-quality in urban Taipei through large parks.

In 2016, the Publ ic Works Depar tment implemented 65 construction and renovation projects. These projects included enhancing the water infiltration and conservation capacity of soil, along with pervious pavements to reduce the urban heat island effect and turn Taipei into a sponge city. The Public Works Department also restored fireflies in parks to create biodiversity and built accessible pedestrian space so that those

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of all ages, the elderly, children, and wheelchair users alike all might enjoy more comfortable and more convenient access to public facilities.

4. Optimizing Streetlamp LightingThe quality of streetlamp maintenance affects

the safety of pedestrians and vehicles, crime rate, and city appearance. To optimize streetlamp lighting, the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government reinforced “streetlamp maintenance” and “new streetlamp construction.”

In streetlamp maintenance, there are measures including daytime and nighttime maintenance and repair, establishment of the streetlamp tour inspection supervision team, strategic aged bulb replacement, and circuits and overhead cable underground project. In 2016, the Public Works Department completed the design of 1,095 streetlamps and the improvement of 140 shared-post switchboxes to significantly improve lighting quality and optimize city appearance.

5. Raising Sewerage Connection RateBy the end of 2016, the completion rate of

the primary and secondary main and branch sewerage networks in Taipei City was 100%, 97.55% and 89.80% respectively, and a total of 830,494 households were connected to the network. The “Sewage Branch Piping Construction of Dongshan Road and Gezhi Road Round Areas (near Dongshan Road)” won the “2016 Taipei City Distinguished Public Construction Award” in the hydraulics project category.

Taipei City Government began incorporating back alley beautification into the sewerage connection. A total of 1,468 back alleys had been beautified by the end of 2016.

6. Promoting “Feitsui Reservoir Intake Works”After Typhoon Soudelor, it is now normal

that raw water turbidity in the Nanshi River will increase every time there is torrential rain and a typhoon, and the situation will deteriorate as a result. By bypassing the Nanshi River and taking water directly from the Beishi River, we can reduce the raw water-processing load of the purification plant and increase the stability and safety of water supply in the Greater Taipei Area. The feasibility survey was completed in 2016. Under the “Feitsui Reservoir Intake Works,” an intake weir and an intake will be built at the Beishi River at the lower course of Feitsui Reservoir. From the Behishi River, water will be transported to Chukengtou Waterway near the Chukeng Weir via the Zhitan Mountain. From the waterway, water will be diverted to Zhitan Purification Plant. Most of this 4m-diameter and 2.6 km-long dedicated intake pipe will be built underground, at an

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estimated cost of NT$2 billion. Project planning and design (including outsourcing tendering, environmental impact assessment (EIA) and land acquisition) will be implemented in 2017, and services will start in October 2021. As this project involves the safety of water supply to about six million people in the jurisdiction of the Taipei Water Department and Banqiao and Xinzhuang districts, Taipei City Government will aggressively apply for subsidization from the central government.

Optimizing Management

Part 5

1. R e i n f o r c i n g R o a d w o r k M a n a g e m e n t a n d C a b l e Clearance and Arrangement

(1) Roadwork ManagementTo improve roadwork management, Taipei

City Government aggressively implements c o n s t r u c t i o n b o o k i n g a n d s c h e d u l i n g management and construction real-time recording and report ing. In construction scheduling management, the 2016 statistics show that repeat excavation/repair and construction interference were reduced in about 800 projects. In real-time results recording and reporting, the average rate of actual image upload is over 99%. Apart from reminding contractors to pay attention to construction quality, the real-time recording can

provide a reference for real-time follow up and quality controls and audits.

In addi t ion, Taipei Ci ty Government is committed to integrating the excavation work of different projects. The 2016 statistics show that the policy successfully reduced the frequency of excavation of scheduled projects, new building construction projects, and unscheduled projects from 3,373 times to 1,235 times, with an integration rate of 63%.

(2) Cable Clearance and ArrangementTo optimize city appearance, Taipei City

Government has specifically launched the cable clearance and arrangement project. Under this project, the underground arrangement will be prioritized for overhead cables spanning across 15m or wider roads. Between July 2015 and December 2016, a total of 215km of overhead cables have been c leared and arranged underground.

Taipei City Government is also committed to implementing the common duck project. Under the project a utilidor is built to carry utility lines, so as to reduce road excavation frequency. Currently, the trunk utilidor length totals 52,306m, including 45,573m in operation and 6,733m under construction. In addition, to improve utilidor maintenance quality, building information modeling (BIM) technology has been applied to integrate utilidor maintenance with routine operation. By constructing the utilidor structure model, electrical and mechanical (E&M) equipment attribute database, and system

Statistics on the upload rate of real-time construction recordings in 2016

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platform, a systematized management and maintenance process is established to support routine utilidor management and maintenance to start 3D utilidor management digitization.

2. Promoting Smart Energy C o n s e r v a t i o n o f P u b l i c FacilitiesThere are 155,735 park and street lamps in

Taipei City. By the end of 2016, a total of 84,126 mercury lamps had been replaced by LED lamps. By the end of 2016, electricity had been reduced by 55.27 million kWh and emissions by 29,680 tCO2e, equivalent to the carbon absorption of 7.7 Daan Forest Parks in a year. In 2016, a total of 7,613 street and park lamps were replaced. As a result, in 2017 electricity consumption will be reduced by 5.002 million kWh and emissions by 2,686 tCO2e

To turn Taipei City into a smart city, the Public

Works Department installed smart streetlamps at the 228 Peace Memorial Park (49 sets) and the south square of the President’s Office (5 sets). The Public Works Department also installed 77 smart streetlamps on Huanhe South Road in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Affairs (MOEA), Executive Yuan, and the Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). In 2017, the Public Works Department will install smart lampposts in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology. In addition, to enhance energy conservation effect, the Public Works Department increased the luminous efficacy of LED streetlamps to 110 Lm/W in 2016 and will further increase the luminous efficacy to 130 Lm/W in 2018. Moreover, to fulfill the safety requirements of lighting on expressways and main roads, the Public Works Department participated in the establishment of the “Expressway LED

Smart streetlamps in 228 Peace Memorial Park

LED streetlamp replacement works around Jiankang Road

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Streetlamp Measurement Project and Cost Efficiency Analysis” and “Expressway (Freeway) LED Streetlamp Standards” of the Institute of Transportation of Ministry of Transportation and Communications to achieve total replacement of energy-efficient lamps in Taipei City.

On April 26, 2016, Taipei City Government promulgated the “Taipei City Disaster Prevention Park Optimization Project,” and installed the first wind-solar streetlamp with USB charger in Taiwan in Daan Forest Park.

3. Strengthening Hot Spring Resources Management

(1) Improving Hot Spring Supply Quality Taipei City Government is committed to

improving the quality and stability of hot spring supply. The Taipei Water Department continuously maintains hot spring facilities, and maintains, repairs and replaces pipelines to reduce hot

spring resources leakage. The Taipei Water Department also dredges clogged pipelines to enhance pipeline transmission efficiency and improve hot spring water taking facilities in order to ensure the quality and quantity of hot spring water and the sustainable operations of the hot spring industry.(2) Implementing the Designated Hot

Spring Access Expropriation and Fund Use

Taipei City Government has established the Hot Spring Resources Management Fund to promote hot spring resources management. In 2016, Taipei City Government used the fund to subsidize four units, including the Taipei Hot Springs Association, to implement the conservation, management of hot spring resources and implement research and sustainable development related to hot spring resources.

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(3) Guidance for Enterprises Obtaining and Supplying Hot Spring Water

With regards to the “Taipei City Hot Spring Area Management Plan,” Taipei City Government provided guidance on the process for establishing hot spring users and suppliers. Taipei City Government also established the “Taipei City Hot Spring Development and Business Permit Application Review Committee” to review the applications for development and business permits. By the end of 2016, a total of 19 hot spring development permits had been approved.(4) Establishing Hot Spring Foot SPA

PoolsThree hot spring foot spa pools have been

established in Fuxing Park, Liouhuang Valley and Quanyuan Park, with an average of 1,863 visits every day. They have become important local public facilities and attract visitors from home and abroad to be a part of this thriving local development.(5) Continuously Promoting Hot Spring

Crystal Product DiversificationIn 2015, Taipei City Government launched the

“Hot Spring Crystal Product Brands Promotion

and Industry Plat form Construct ion,” and held one hot spring crystal product industry consensus meeting, along with and ten crystal product DIY interactive activities. To continuously guide business owners to apply for the “Beitou Hot Spring Crystal Product Mark,” Taipei City Government has established a sales location of hot spring crystal products at the Badou Cultural and Creative Plaza in Taipei Metro Xinbeitou Station.

4. Maintaining Safety of Natural Gas SupplyBy the end of 2016, a total of 7,510,788m of

gas transmission lines in Taipei City had been inspected, a total of 48,123m of lines were replaced, and the biennial periodic user pipeline inspection rate was 91.71%. In addition, Taipei City Government has formed the “United Natural Gas Safety Audit Team” to audit transmission and storage facilities of the four gas suppliers in the Greater Taipei Area: The Great Taipei Gas Corporation, The Yang Ming Shan Gas Co., Ltd., The Shin Hu Natural Gas Co. Ltd., and The Shin Shin Natural Gas Co., Ltd. In 2016 a total of 17 audits were conducted and no non-compliance with relevant regulations was detected.

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5. Establishing an Emergency Response MechanismTaiwan Power Company has three offices

in Taipei City and set up an emergency repair hotline “1911” for citizens to report power supply emergencies to by calling this number from any landline. To facilitate emergency repair during typhoon periods, the Department of Economic Development and Public Works Department of Taipei City Government and Taipei Power Company have co-established a standard operating procedure to effectively resume power supply within the shortest time.

Enforcing Land Use Planning

Part 6

1. Expropriation and Appropriation of Land Taipei City Government aggressively acquires

land for infrastructure construction. In 2016,

Taipei City Government promulgated eight private land expropriation cases covering 32 plots of land with an area of 0.6210 hectares, with a total compensation of NT$493,302,569. Taipei City Government also completed 97 government land appropriation projects covering 314 plots of lands with a total area of 25.1283 hectares so as to accelerate infrastructure construction.

2. Zone ExpropriationIn 2016, Taipei City Government aggressively

advanced the zone expropriation of Beitou-Shilin Technology Park and Shezidao area. Beitou-Shilin Technology Park is located on both sides of Chengde Road Section 6. By linking it up with Neihu Technology Park and Nankang Software Park, they created the “Taipei Technology Corridor.” This is also the first example of “building before relocation.” In the urban planning area, residential areas are first planned and residential buildings are built to accommodate citizens before demolition. In 2016, the review of the compensation for Phase II and accommodation qualifications continued in order to balance the basic housing needs of residents and reasonable allocation of public resources. Shezidao is located downstream of the Keelung River and Tamsui River confluence. After determining the development direction through i-Voting, the urban planning proposed by the city government was passed by the Urban Planning Commission in 2016. The city government will continue to submit plans to the Ministry of the Interior for review. In the future, the city government will implement projects for local living locally, working locally, and enjoying themselves locally, with the hope that all daily needs of local citizens can be fulfilled locally. Urban planning, flood control plans, environmental impact assessments, and zone expropriation preparations will be implemented.

3. Urban Land ConsolidationIn 2016 the urban land consolidation of

Wenshan District Phase I and Nangang District Phase III continued. Taipei City Government is committed to promoting the smart eco-community and green building concepts and expanding the preservation of the Nangang Bottle Cap Factory historical buildings and non-

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historical buildings. Taipei City Government also proactively encourages landowners to organize their own land consolidation associations and engage in urban land consolidation to incentivize civil society to take part in urban construction. As wel l as br ing ing in abundant pr iva te capital and manpower, this contributes to the establishment of regional identities as a result of spontaneous public involvement in promoting local construction, development and prosperity. The success in overseeing spontaneous urban land consolidation has enabled the completion of the urban land consolidation project of Nangang Section of Nangang District, and assistance for the spontaneous urban land consolidation for Yucheng in Nangang District, Huaisheng in Daan District. Residential Area 6-6 in Shilin District continues to offer comfortable and full-functioned living environments that benefit owners and the government through government-citizen cooperation.

ConclusionsWith “bui lding infrastructures for truth,

goodness and beauty” as the vision, and “cultivating safe and comfortable living spaces” as the mission, Taipei City Government promotes the “Taipei Water Plan - Sponge City” and “farm city” policies for public infrastructure construction in the hope of combining environmental protection and sustainability at the same time. By using innovative materials and engineering methods, and by establishing more complete management mechan isms, Ta ipe i C i ty Government i s committed to turning Taipei City into a quality livable city.

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In modern society, information technology has already become an inseparable part of our daily lives. Therefore, proactive construction can lead to everlasting development and can also help to create a smart city modeled on design thinking. This is the core thinking of Taipei City government when it came to designing the city ’ s information communication technology infrastructure. In 2 016 , Taipei City won the S mart City Asia / P acific Award for the “Transportation” category. D omestically, it also won Global V iew M agazine’ s smart city survey two years in a row. The geographic information system platform, which support decision-making processes, received the “TGO S O utstanding Alliance Award” from the M inistry of Interior. This was in recognition of Taipei City Government’ s contribution to information integration and open data.

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Planning E-Governance

Part 1

With the effects and development of information technology entering our daily lives, in recent years it has become a global trend for government agencies to utilize e-governance. Presented with such a convenient and diverse channel has led to changes in the government from one of policy-making led by the government itself, to one where the emphasis is on building a platform for communication. The government invites citizens

to participate in government services and the decision-making process. It hopes to use this practical method to resolve problems in society, achieve the best integration of resources, and promote people’s well-being.

1. Citizens Participate in Open Data Establishing Necessary Channels for the PublicThe opportunity to open up dialogue between

the government and its people lies within the establishment of an open government. Hence, in order to build an environment that is “open and transparent,” involving a “public-private partnership,” and “open to everyone,” the Taipei City Department of Information Technology, along with the Taipei City Research, Development and Evaluation Commission, and the Taipei City Department of Legal Affairs, worked together to officially revise the “Open Data Process Standards of Taipei City Government and Related Organizations and Schools,” amending the regulation on July 15 2016. It standardized the process of data opening for Taipei City Government that the people had suggested.

The setting up of “Taipei City Government Open Data Platform” and “Apps.Taipei” effectively established the public-private partnership between developers and government organizations. For example, Taipei City Government 1999 Citizen Hotline’s “Popular Sales Phone Number Listing” and the start-up company “Call Saver” collaborated together to come out with an app. Those who utilized the app could save time when their calls were transferred. It also supported sign language video calls as well as Skype text messages, which made it friendly to use.

2. Publicizing the Potential of Soil Liquefaction Mobile Application for Land Division Due to the special geographical environment

of Taipei City, the risk of soil liquefaction is relatively high. To ensure that information is open and transparent, as well as ensuring that people have the right to know, the Taipei City Public Works Department opened the “Taipei City

High quality information infrastructure is not only the tool for speeding up the flow of information, but also an important cornerstone that will affect society’s long term development. Therefore, the Taipei City Department of Information Technology remains true to its mission: “utilize new technology to innovate for the city.” It actively collaborates with Taipei City Government, especially in the directions of the three policies of “e-governance,” “promotion of smart city,” and “enhance basic infrastructure” to make Taipei City a city that residents feel connected to and also a smart city that has a strong presence in the international community.

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Government Potential Soil Liquefaction Inquiry System” for public access on September 10 2016. This provides a 5000-to-1-scale soil liquefaction potential map of intermediate accuracy. The resulting evaluations were categorized into five groups: high level liquefaction areas, medium level liquefaction areas, low level liquefaction areas, non-liquefaction areas, and areas that lacked precision.

Other IT policies connected to land resources relates to applying for city planning land use area division certification and the searching for

overlaying maps for city planning – two important aspects of city government administration information. Taipei City Department of Urban Deve lopment has con t inued to deve lop comprehensive e-services for residents. In 2016, in light of the trend of internet technology developments, as well as echoing the city residents’ lifestyle of utilizing mobile devices to apply for services, Taipei City government created the mobile version of “Land Use Area Division Application and Download System.”

3. Cultivating Big Data Analytical Talent Application of the Big Data of Transportation In 2016, Taipei City Department of Information

Technology actively cultivated talented individuals with the potential to conduct big data analysis for the establishment of smart governance.

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training course. Through the abovementioned methods, the city government cultivated 50 high-level information analysis personnel. In order to strengthen the data analysis capabilities among Taipei City Government civil servants, it conducted the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Certification Course. A total of 263 individuals completed the course and received the certification. In addition, the “Big Data Analytics Platform” that was completed at the end of December last year, has been gradually integrated into various city government organizations for analytical use.

Fur thermore, to f ind useful information echoing the needs for transportation policy and management, Taipei City Department of Transportation conducted the big data analysis on traffic and its application in 2016. This included historical traffic data, the changes in cases of traffic violations and their causes, and utilization of information on the charges for street parking and off-street parking to establish a model illustrating traffic flow. Taipei City Department of Transportation also conducted a comprehensive rev iew of the Traff ic Contro l System and processed “Taipei City Traffic Surveillance and Data Collection System Construction,” thereby enabling Taipei Traffic Control Center to better monitor traffic situations and strengthen its abilities in guidance and management.

4. S o f t w a r e C o m p e t i t i o n – Cultivating Talents at Schools Automatic Dispatch of Petitions Th rough va r i ous i nnova t i ve so f twa re

competitions, Taipei City Department of Information Technology encourages students to challenge the

application of software innovation while at the same time assist the department in solving issues that have been presented. In 2016, they collaborated in holding four competitions, including: “Taipei OMG (Open, Mobility, Green),” “Code for Gender,” “HackNTU 2016,” and “International ICT Innovative Services Awards 2016.”

Taipei City Government provides various channels to process petitions, including: the “City Administration Mailbox,” “1999 Citizen Hotline,” and collection of written petitions at the counter. Under strong promotion by Taipei City mayor Ko Wen-je, Taipei City Research, Development and Evaluation Commission and Department of Information Technology worked together to integrate all the services into “Input Plan: Single Petition System,” which officially went on line on November 1 2016. This is the country’s first government system that serves the public through automated petition dispatching. This approach not only helps save manpower, but also speeds up the processing time.

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5. Taipei City Property Cloud Management – Diversified Search Engine for Information on Budget, Accounting, and StatisticsTo promote carbon reduction and to simplify

the administrative process, Taipei City Department of Finance upgraded the “Taipei City Property Management System” in 2016. It pushed for the transition of all paper-based applications to online applications. This measure alone is expected to reduce unnecessary delivery trips for 1,500 documents annually. This will ensure that the city government’s property management is more timely and accurate. Online search will go live employing information visualization methods

starting from January 2017. In addition, Taipei City Department of Budget,

Accounting and Statistics established the “Taipei City Statistics Database Inquiry System” to provide time series information using “important statistics database,” “important statistics standards,” “cost statistics database,” and “family revenue database.” Integrating with Google Earth, the government is able to make all of its construction projects appear in a clear and diverse way. In 2016, Taipei joined the World Council on City Data ISO 37120 index system certification plan and received platinum certification. It also worked to update certification indexes that it had previously receive. To show the implementation of the plan, along with the resource distribution situation regarding the budget and policy, it pioneered the concept of connecting the policy map with the budget.

6. D ig i ta l i z ing Po l ice Work Attendance Record Mobile Ticketing of Traffic ViolationsTo ease the workload of police and to comply

with the carbon reduction policy, Taipei City Police Department established the “Digitalized System of Work Attendance Record.” This digitizes the 16 most-used records in police stations, and the system also integrates the function of a digital writing board used for signing. This function will be utilized in the signing processes used when people report cases, register to view video recordings, or retrieve legal documents. This

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greatly increases the efficiency of the police when they serve the public.

Another management adjustment that the Taipei City Police Department promoted in 2016 was the new “Traffic Violation Reporting System.” This uses the new M-Police and Bluetooth portable printer to print and process tickets for traffic violations. This method not only greatly increases the accuracy of reporting traffic violations, but also significantly shortens the time required for tickets to be issued on site. This helps elevate the quality of service.

7. Digital Personal Seal and S i g n a t u r e C o m p a r i s o n Integrating Legal Affairs with Management Taipei City Department of Civil Affairs has

promoted the “Taipei City Digital Personal Seal and Signature Comparison System.” Since the introduction of the system on March 4 2016, those with household registrations can proceed to any household registration office in Taipei to register their personal seals and apply for a personal seal certification. The system offers various functions to safeguard the user. Besides automatically checking if the personal seal is authentic, it also keeps a photo record of the user’s personal seal and signature. In addition, it keeps a photo record of the seal’s appearance for future authentication purposes. With the applicant’s agreement, the office will take a picture of the applicant (including the trustee if applicable) to prevent others from making fraudulent claims.

To ensure “unified legal affairs,” the Taipei City Department of Legal Affairs assisted in the establishment of a system for managing various regulations, litigation and non-litigation cases. The “Taipei City Department of Legal Affairs Management System” went on line in October 2016 and its contents and functions cover the following: city government’s litigation and non-litigation cases for all organizations; arbitrations; Taipei City regulations; administrative regulations; letter order explanations, and management of the order of standard operations. This helps to provide timely and accurate reference information on city government regulations.

8. G r e e n I n d u s t r y O n l i n e Exchange In tegra t ion o f Information on Various Types of OrganismsIn order to ensure the continuity of the

environment as well as economic development, Taipei City Department of Economic Development worked with local companies in 2016 to integrate conservation concepts into aspects spanning product, packaging, customer service, and commercial spacing. It also established the “Green Sense” plan, with contents related to the plan made available through its website. It also regularly updates the website with green industry news, workshops, and other information to help more companies and residents understand the concept of green sustainability.

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Starting in 2007, the Taipei City Animal Protection Office has implemented a biodiversity index investigation plan, uploading all the information onto the “Biodiversity Database of Taipei City” database. In 2016, the website underwent optimization in areas such as the introductions of species and the interface for the biodiversity index results, ensuring easier access for the public to information on Taipei City species and the species distribution map, thereby raising people’s awareness on the issue of biodiversity and their willingness to participate. The website also added an information upload feature. It will become an information exchange and integration platform for Taipei City Government organizations when implementing ecological investigations.

9. Benchmark Taipei Shwoo Net We l f a r e a n d H e a l t h M a p Overview On the basis of promot ing the idea of

recycling, Taipei City Secured Small Loans Service put up secondhand items from various schools up for auction through “Taipei Shwoo Net.” It invited the central and other local governments to sign up and join the program. In the interest of providing members and vendors a more convenient online auction site, it added the option of paying at a convenience store as well as the function to manage transactions on February 15, 2016 It received the 2016 Local Governance Benchmark Case of Excellence award from the Talent Development Institute for Local Government of the Executive Yuan Directorate-

General of Personnel Administration. Taipei City Department of Social Welfare

established the “Taipei Welfare Health Map” in 2016. It utilized the advantages and technology provided by the geographical information system to offer services such as positioning, location searching, statistics on space, statistics of population by area, and other functions. This makes it convenient for the public and social welfare groups to use it as a reference on the statistics of the population in each area and to analyze the locations of existing institutions when considering where to set up shop. It also has the advanced function of statistical analysis and can serve as a reference to help better understand the status of welfare resource distribution.

Promotion of Smart City

Part 2

Taipei City Government has actively promoted the concept of smart city. Besides lett ing residents enjoy a higher quality of life, this will also help stimulate the city’s industrial economics, social benefits, and the continuous development of natural resources. In recent years, Taipei has introduced abundant resources to support construction. This not only speeds up the time it takes to transform ideas into reality, but also utilizes the advantage of the smart city brand and uses it to help lead Taiwan’s industries in

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their growth and development, enhancing their performance in both domestic and international competitions.

In 2016, Taipei City won the Smart City Asia/Pacific Award for the “Transportation” category. Domestically, it also took first place in the Global View Magazine’s smart city survey two years in a row, in 2015 and 2016. In the “2016 Smart City Innovative Application Award” it received the top honor in three categories of “county and city government.” Works include smart city government categories of “Taipei City government open data X citizen collaboration” and “i-Voting”, as well as the smart family category of “creating

a smart water meter network.” In the Smart City Hackathon, it received first prize “Judge’s Award” for “Taipei Station’s Interior Location and GPS,” received the “Excellence in Innovation Award” for the theme “Eyre & Baxter vs. Can’t Beat Air Man,” and received the “Unlimited Potential Award” for “Smart City PMO.”

1. Opening of the Taipei Smart City Project Management Office, PMOTaipei Smar t Ci ty Project Management

Office (PMO) had its unveiling ceremony on March 21 2016. The institution promotes the co-prosperity ecosystem of government, residents, and industries. It utilized the vital elements of development, including smart government, smart residents, smart public infrastructure service, and combines them with smart empirical field to create four aspects. The “2016 Smart City Mayor’s Summit” invited 10 smart city leaders and information industry representatives to sign “Taipei Declaration on Smart Cities”, declaring that Taipei will become one of the world’s leading smart cities. In 2016, it gradually pushed out Asia’s first capital level IoT testing platform, airbox package, AR/VR to recreate Dadaocheng, and other results.

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2. Asia’s First Capital Level IoT PlatformIn order to encourage various innovative

application services and to invigorate the development of relevant industries, Taipei City Department of Information Technology, through public-private partnership, created Asia’s first capital-city-level IoT experimental platform. The communications range covers the entire Taipei City’s IoT wireless internet. From April to July 2016, the government hosted a project submission event, opening up the IoT testing platform for free. It invited startups and development teams to apply and take advantage

of the platform, as well as organizing workshops and team communication exchange events. The government hopes to promote local IoT industry development and innovative power, allowing Taipei become the pioneer in IoT related applications. “Airbox” became a project winning renown both domestically and internationally and was invited to the Global City Teams Challenge 2016 at Georgia Tech University, where it along with other organizations presented their findings.

3. Smart Community Energy Saving and Demonstration PlanIn 2016, Taipei City Department of Economic

Development chose Ruanqiao Park, located in Beitou Shilin Science Park, and Zhoumei Xianzaigang Park as the green energy park

demonstration area. It established a renewable energy system (solar energy and wind energy), an energy storage system, and an energy management system. It also installed a visual readout for energy generation information and Advanced Metering Infrastructure. In addition, the energy generation information can be uploaded to the cloud server through 4G wireless communication for statistical and verification of energy generation eff iciency purposes. Renewable energy can account for as much as 50% of Ruanqiao Park’s energy use.

4. Smart Water Network Helps Prevent Loss of Water ResourcesIn 2016, Taipei Water Department inaugurated

the Taipei “Water Network, providing residents a convenient way to check water quality and

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water usage status of their households. It allows residents to detect abnormal water use and water leakage early on. The approach resolves the time difference due to manually recording water consumption volume by reading the water meters, as well as giving a more accurate calculation of water usage. In addition, through installing a water detection point at public housings, it becomes easier to get a more accurate reading of the building’s water quality.

5. D i s a s t e r P r e v e n t i o n f o r Residents and Mobile Disaster O b s e r v a t i o n I n n o v a t i v e ApplicationTo pro tect Ta ipe i res idents ’ l i ves and

proper t ies, “Taipei City Government LINE Account” introduced the innovative subscription serv ice o f “ f lood prevent ion in format ion subscription” in September 2016. Within two weeks, there were more than 10,000 subscribers. In October, it continued with its release of “airbox information subscription” service, providing air qual i ty information and suggestion on measures to adopt. In addition, Taipei City Fire Department developed the “Taipei City Mobile Disaster Observation” APP for the city’s disaster observation personnel to allow effective disaster reporting and automatic case deployment, thereby speeding up disaster rescue.

6. Digitalizing Disaster Victim ID and Map of Donation of GoodsTo react in an efficient and quick manner in the

event of large disasters, Taipei City Department of Social Welfare completed the Disaster Victim ID APP, the Disaster Victim Search System, and Map of Donated Goods in 2016. The cumbersome registration charts used by relief centers during large disasters have been replaced by QR code scanning, which also enables relief goods collection and other services at the same time. The system linkage also makes information entered available for query, allowing residents to find the whereabouts of their loved ones on the website. The map of donated goods is the country’s pioneering effort to have a single

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window for goods donation. This will speed up the collection and distribution of goods during disaster relief effort and prevent dilemmas resulting from prolonged delay of the latest information.

7. Smartphone APP to Check the Number of Spaces Left for Street ParkingStarting in December 2016, people may

use “iTaipei Parking” APP to check “the current number of spaces lef t for street parking” through its built-in function. Taipei City Parking

Management and Development Office uses three different colors to indicate the current parking situation for parking lots and street parking: red (95% or more parking rate), yellow (80%-95%), and green (below 80%). It shortens the time drivers spend trying to find a parking space and helps prevent traffic jams caused by drivers driving around in search of a parking space. Drivers may also utilize mobile payment or electronic payment to pay for street parking.

8. Assisting Small and Medium B u s i n e s s e s i n A d o p t i n g Convenient PaymentIn order to assist Taipei’s small and medium

businesses to adopt convenient payment and other various transaction methods, Taipei City Office of Commerce provided a payment service network that combines the Internet and POS system to the eight large shopping districts in May 2016. People may use their Easy Cards and

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other non-currency payment methods to conduct transaction. In September 2016, the city held a mobile payment food festival event. In total, the event attracted the participation of 2,000 stores from 15 shopping districts. For the promotional event held between September and October, a total of about 150 specialty stores took part and around two million transactions were carried out via Easy Card.

9. Taipei City Walking Trails e-Maps Taipei Guidance Taipei City Department of Health has led

the way by integrating local resources and introducing 24 walking trails based on the special characteristics of each administrative district and residents’ needs. In 2016, it completed the digital maps for all 24 walking trails and published them on Maps.Taipei. In the future, “Maps.Taipei” would integrate with “Taipei Weight Management” APP to provide people with the trail search function through GPS and the ability to calculate both distance and the amount of calories burned.

10. Taipei Green Roof Project Intelligence Collection

In 2016, Taipei City Department of Economic Development established the “Taipei Green Roof Project Information Network” to help the public understand the green roof concept. The contents come from seminars, visits, and case appreciation. At the same time, the network also provides insights to various green roof styles and required materials. Online membership is open to green roof companies, allowing them to upload information about their individual products. The site also provides a message board function to enable green roof project information exchange for the network.

11. Taipei City Hospital Mobile Payment and Voice Medicine Bag

To provide a variety of payment services and reduce the amount of time people spend paying the bill, Taipei City Hospital added the function of mobile payment to its “Taipei City Hospital Mobile

Appointment” APP starting from May 2016. The policy helps reduce the amount of time spent lining up and paying for the bill. In addition, it encourages people to use “Voice Medicine Bag” APP. People can use their mobile devices to scan the QR code on the medicine bag and listen to the recording on medical indications, warnings, side effects, and other medical information.

12. Consumer Confidence: Food, Drug & Cosmetics Inspection Map Taipei

To create an environment bolstering consumer confidence in Taipei City, the Department of Health of Taipei City Government pioneered the Food, Drug & Cosmetics Inspection Map Taipei on August 24 2016. The service combines Google

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Map, street views, and the information from the department, as well as publicizing 600 locations of restaurants and pharmacies and views of the respective establishments. Furthermore, people are able to find prior and current health inspection results of the restaurants, pictures of any sanitary shortcomings, as well as information on the location for discarding medicine.

13. Military Service Process Inquiry and Lifestyle Sustainability Calculator

To help draftees understand the process of military enrollment, the Taipei City Department of Compulsory Military Service created the “Draftees Military Service GPS Draft Procedures Inquiry System” which became available on line on October 18 2016. The service is groundbreaking in providing comprehensive information about military service. To assuage the worries of draftees, it also pioneered the creation of

“Military Draftee Family Support Calculation and Application Result Inquiry System” which went on line on January 1 2016. The system provides applicants with information on regulations and also a tool for lifestyle sustainability calculation.

Enhancing Infrastructure

Part 3

In 2016, Taipei City Government expanded its scope of information security verification (ISO 27001). Besides the shared mainframe room which already received its certification, the scope of verification has been expanded to include the core information system, as well as utilizing global standards to inspect the security of Taipei City’s core information businesses. Taipei City’s various information infrastructures have direct effects upon the efficiency of the information service and its security. Continuous improvement must be made to ensure that all information infrastructures operation smoothly.

1. Service Transformation of Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance Taipei City Government has been a longtime

advocate of free public Wi-Fi. In September 2016, Taipei City Department of Information Technology and Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation worked together, using the approach of zero funding from the public sector which emphasizes mutual benefit to collaborate with two companies in the creation of two “MRT Wi-Fi 230” test trains. These trains provide free wireless internet service by converting 4G connection to Wi-Fi. In 2016, the Department of Information Technology worked with five colleges and vocational schools to arrange “Taipei Free Service Learning Tour,” allowing students to experience using Wi-Fi outdoors and see the difference between the theories learned in the classroom and practical application. The tour provides students with an opportunity to learn about the technology and service characteristics of wireless internet.

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2. Smart Transportation: Free 4G Wi-Fi on BusesIn line with the Ministry of Economic Affairs

Industrial Development Bureau’s policy on promot ing the “4G Smar t Bandwidth Ci ty Appl icat ion Plan,” the Taipei Ci ty Publ ic Transportation Office collaborated with Asia Pac i f ic Te lecom to implement the Smar t Transportation Project. In 2016, it created the Gt 4G Wi-Fi Taipei Free environment on bus lines 204, 226, 307, and 669 (served by a fleet of 167 buses). Users may register for free and enjoy free 4G Wi-Fi high speed internet on their mobile devices for 30 minutes.

3. MRT Multimedia System and Building Restrictions MapsStarting in 2016, Taipei Rapid Transport

Corporation conducted the second overhaul of the multimedia systems used in MRT stations, adding hardware to the production and broadcast center, central control and broadcast software. At the same time, it also linked up with the city government’s media platform to broadcast the city’s promotional videos using the stations’ multimedia equipment, thereby becoming an important promotional platform for Taipei. The project will be completed by June, 2017. In compliance with the “Regulation Governing Construction of Public or Private Buildings and Advertising Structures along the Routes of the Rapid Transit System,” Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit System exercise appropriate management over construction along MRT

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system lines. The “Construction Prohibition and Restriction Cadastral Map Inquiry System” was modified in 2016. The picture files will be converted into PDF format to make them more convenient for residents to peruse.

4. Digitalization of Land Administration and Three Dimensional Cadastre BuildingIn Apr i l 2016, Ta ipei Ci ty Land Off ice

development team was at the forefront of the country in establishing the Taipei Application Measurement Management System based on the concept of WebGIS. Taipei City Government agencies will no longer retain paper records of measurement plan results, but instead utilize the internet for recording and management. On March 1 2016, the land office continued to pioneer and implemented the “Three-dimensional building survey results map,” making building maps go from 2D to 3D and making them easier to visualize and closer to what is seen in reality.

5. Park Property Management and Updated Construction MapsIn 2016, Taipei City Parks and Street Lights

Office of the Public Works Department enhanced the “Taipei City Park Land Management System” and upgraded the geographical information system to increase administrative efficiency and quality of service. In addition, due to the fact that construction maps for park overhaul projects were scattered throughout the course of projects

and 1000-to-1 scale topographical maps lacked detailed information on park facilities, trees and other features, the establishment of field classification supplements employing the basic GIS and GIS standards was implemented in 2016, achieving their purpose of maintaining and managing information on park facilities and trees.

6. Park Trees and Facilities Patrol and ManagementPatrol personnel from Taipei City Parks

and Street Lights Office of the Public Works Department can use the “Taipei Trees and Park Facilities Portable Search and Report System” to report any cases of flaws, thereby establishing a mobile and unified mechanism. In 2016, the system expanded to include the “Disaster Information and Decision Support Subsystem,” the “Park Police Patrol Subsystem,” and the “Street Light Facilities Mobile Patrol Subsystem.” In order to manage the large number of facilities and trees, the “Trees and Facilities Resource Management Platform” was introduced. The information was also analyzed to determine important supporting data which could be used as reference for policymaking and assist each unit in lessening labor and processing times.

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7. Feitsui Reservoir Intelligent Interpretation SystemIn 2016, Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration

utilized cloud and QR code technology to release the QR code smart guide function to systemize information in five areas: reservoir ecology, history, security, operation, and hydroelectricity. This al lows visitors to receive all types of supplementary information through their mobile phones. In addition, there are QR codes linking to the guide map and feedback survey, inviting the public to provide timely feedback and suggestions.

ConclusionEven though information technology advances

at a rapid pace, what doesn’t change is the fact that technological improvement is based on the need to resolve problems and to serve the public. Taipei City’s IT policies allow residents to enjoy the fruits of living in a smart city with all kinds of intelligent services, while at the same time serve as

a stepping stone for the information communication industry by opening up the city as a testing ground and helping local companies break into a globally competitive market, introducing top notch information communication applications and services to the global community. This creates a win-win scenario for residents, government, and industry.

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The brand new “2 016 Taipei Break-O f-D awn Concert” accompanied the Taipei citizens to welcome the first ray of sunlight in 2 017, which shone splendidly on the skyline of Taipei City. In 2 016 , the W orld D esign Capital or W D C proj ect officially kicked off in Taipei City, which as time evolved was followed by the upcoming 2 017 U niversiade. The D epartment of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government was taking an even more adventurous and ambitious approach to launch a number of programs, including setting up Taipei M edia S chool, which is the nation’ s first technology-oriented experimental education institute, and organizing the first 2 01 6 N uit Blanche Taipei, which demonstrated Taipei’ s soft power and efforts to connect with the world. M oreover, The D epartment of Cultural Affairs has spared no efforts on preserving the current cultural heritage. A variety of festive activities and subsidized promotional campaigns created an ambience for citizens as if they live in a rich cultural setting and culture is j ust around them. W ith these efforts mentioned, the concept of design is expected to be incorporated into our lives and help create a livable city for citizens.

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1. Embracing Design in Every Aspect of Life and in Every Corner of TaipeiIn 2016, the “Taipei Design Action -Small

Signage Design” program was aimed to blend

the concept of design into tradition. 52 shop signs in Da-zhi Market, along Wanhua’s Herb Alley, Nankang’s Zhongnan Street and around Tsu-Sheng Temple. Shop signs were redesigned to exhibit an extra sense of aesthetics. The products of Bubble Gum Street Vendors and Yulan Magnolina Fragrance Pack Street Vendors, for example, were transformed after re-design.

2016 Taipei Break-of-Dawn Concert redefine Taipei’s new year life style

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je wrote down his new year wish on the dream balloon of the mobile art container house

After renovation, Da-zhi market exhibits new signage that fused design with tradition

Street Bubble Gum was a collaboration between Taipei Design Action and Designer Nieh Yung-chen

The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government was heading towards an innovative direction by undertaking revolutionary measures. While pushing forward the preservation of the city’s cultural heritages, the Department of Cultural Affairs applied social design concept and policy to build a deeper foundation of design for the city and interface with the world even after that the Word Design Capital project was to be handed over to the next organizing Mexico City at the end of 2016. Last but not the least, the Department is all geared to take in charge of 2017 Universiade, an international mission.

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Furthermore, the famous Ning-xia Night Market Banquet and street vendor foods combined good food promotion table, stand-up meal table, model vendor cars, aprons and other design elements.

In terms of the Urban Landscape Planning in Taipei, the Department of Cultural Affairs worked with the Taiwan Power Company to color paint a total of 133 transformer boxes, which were in charge by 62 districts. These transformer boxes were located mainly on five roads, including Song-jiang Road, Fu-xing North and South Road, Beimen or Cheng-En Gate, Xing-shen South Road and Roosevelt Road. The transformer boxes were used as a medium for an environmental coloring project. Information for drivers and pedestrians were further divided and simplified so that the messages are clear and concise. On different sections of these five roads were painted with colors that were compliant to the colors and tones of each road section. The concept of colorscape was thus applied. This program also included the landscaping of the bike trails along the Fu-xing North & South Roads, the piazza in front of the Taiwan University Stadium, and the facade of the transformer plant of the Wong-long MRT station.

The Department of Cultural Affairs also utilized the World Design Capital project as a good opportunity to nurture up and coming designers and illustrators in Taiwan. The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation was enlisted by the Department to collaborate as part of this project to create a “Design Station” program and choose “The Sun Yat-san Memorial Hall” as a demonstration point, for which green plants, courtesy umbrella racks, indication signs, and promotional videos were

re-designed. In addition, there were MRT trains with dedicated designs in correspondence to the WDC project, including promotional literature and indication signs. For instance, the indication signs for courtesy seats and no smoking were re-designed and presented in the form of comic illustrations. There was also cooperation with popular illustrator Magai’s to come up with role stickers, which were applied to image advertising for YouBike and buses. There were also WDC stickers solely designed for the WDC project with the theme of Taipei citizens. The stickers had 8 characters, which were adopted from real cases whose lives changed because of the World Design Capital project. All these are aimed to send a message about the beauty of design.

2. World Design Capital Taipei 2016 to Interface with the World

(1) Swedish Design for 170 Years & Contemporary Israeli Design

There were two international design exhibitions in 2016. The first one was Design Solution- Swedish Design for 170 Years, starting from March 12 to April 10, 2016 with the main theme of looking further into the Swedish design. This exhibition was proud to invite a number of Swedish designers, who were joined by Taiwan designers to organize 5 design observation salons, 1 international exchange workshop and 3 introduction tours on the design themes. It was recorded there were 40,157 visitors to the exhibition. The other was Creative Roughness- Contemporary Israeli Design, in which Alon Razgour, the Israeli designer was invited to act as the planner for the exhibition. The exhibition focused on the abundance of t radi t ional Israeli culture and its historical background. It also covered the diversity and innovation of contemporary Israeli design by inviting more than 50 Israeli designers to join. It was recorded that a total of 49,527 people viewed the exhibition.

(2) WDC International Design Open Call This project was aimed at discussion on four

issues that urban development faces, including Life & Health, Ecological Sustainability, Intelligent

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Life, and Urban Rejuvenation. Moreover, it was aimed towards reinforcing the participation in the international designing social club and expanding the effects and benefits of international marketing. A total of 49 international proposals were received from 19 countries. Finally 6 proposals were chosen. It is expected that citizen participation can be fu r ther enhanced th rough these international cooperation projects which would eventually build Taipei as a role model city for introducing social design into city construction.

(3) 2016 Nuit Blanche Taipei

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2016 Nuit Blanche Taipei officially kicked off with Taipei Mayor Ko taking the lead.

In response to the 2016 Nuit Blanche Taipei, the Office of the President for the first time opened to the public at midnight.

North Gate, the historical site was integrated with creative art to create a light sculpture show.

Nuit BlancheOriginating from Paris, France, Nuit Blanche is held on the first Saturday night in October. So far there have been 120 cities around the world joining in to organize this event. The year 2016 was marked as a milestone because it was the first time that Taipei city joined to hold Nuit Blanche.

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Peace Memorial Park, Beimen (North Gate), Tacheng Street, to Dadaocheng, spanning a total of 4 kilometers to go past the recently-renovated cultural heritage areas that integrates the cultural heritage and contemporary creation. This event is centered on culture, allowing participants of different generations and background to encounter and exchange, which corresponds to the spirit of the Nuit Blanche. On the opening ceremony, a video clip with the congratulation message from Bruno Julliard, the deputy mayor of Paris, was played. 2016 Nuit Blanche Taipei started 6pm on October 1 and ended 6am on October 2, during which a total of art works were displayed and 27 performances were presented on 7 stages. Meanwhile, there were 24 venues and activities taking place to match the event. For the first time that Office of the President was open to the public at night. It is recorded that a total of 256,758 people joined the event.

3. World Design Capital Taipei 2016 - Official EventsThere were 6 main events designed officially

by the Government for the World Design Capital Taipei 2016. The first one was the Design Gala, in which 2016 World Design Impact Prize was awarded. With the main theme of “Design for a Better World,” 3 works were selected out of a total of 82 applications from countries around the world and the winning project was “Warka Water: Harvest Water from Air.” In October, 4 highlighted events were Network of Cities Meeting on October 13, International Design Policy Conference from October 15 to 16, International Design Week Forum on October 18 , International Design House Exhibition from October 13 to 30 and the handing-over ceremony on December 21.

The Network of Cities Meeting provided an excellent venue for mayors of different world design capitals to exchange their thoughts and experience in policy implementation and their innovation in designing and managing cities. In the meantime, there were discussions on how to develop and maintain effective design policies. Representatives from six international cities such as Helsinki, Cape Town, Kolding, Eindhoven, Mexico City and Phoenix were invited to Taiwan

to exchange experience in organizing the WDC. Taipei City also signed Design Cooperation & Exchange Memorandum.

The International Design Policy Conference was for the first time organized in Asia with the main theme of designing policy, including four major agenda: Design Public Policy, Design Social Impact, Design Future Lives and Design a Sustainable City. In the forum, discussion encompassed how to design for a better city, what opportunities there were to connect Taiwan and global social groups on design. More than 3,000 visitors were recorded to participate in the forum. The International Design Forum was held in the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, in which 16 designers shared substantial amount of diverse ideas on three main topics: World Design Capital, Global Design Viewpoints and Asian Design Strength.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs co-hosted International Design

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House Exhibition in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park from October 13 to 30, for which Chou Yu-ru, Li Wei-lang, Zou Chun-sheng and calligraphic artist Dong Yang-tzu were invited to act as event planners. More than 13 world cities participated in this exhibition to create Design Power Venue, Taipei City-Hall 1,Taipei City –Hall 2, International City- Hall 1, International City- Hall 2, 6 main exhibition venues under the theme of From Ink to Apparel: Fashion x Arts, and 3 main satellite exhibition areas. It was honored to have President Tsai Ing-wen participate in the opening ceremony, after which she also visited the exhibition, indicating that the Government would continue allocating resources into the development of Taiwan’s design industry. She also encouraged the private sectors to join their efforts in investing the sector. Taipei Major Ko also emphasized that “the change should start from the capital Taipei. To change Taipei, we should start from culture. To change our culture, we should start from design. It is expected that the concept and action of design will build Taipei a city of greater convenience and beauty. This International Design House Exhibition was recorded to attract 870,419 visitors.

Preservation and Activation of Cultural Heritage

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1. Cultural Heritage Preservation AchievementsTa ipe i C i ty Government des ignated 2

monuments, registered 17 historical buildings and 2 cultural landscapes in 2016. The designated monuments include Chao Bei Hospital which was founded by the famous doctor Li Chao-bei in Bangka during the Japanese-Occupied Period and Shihlin Shennong Temple (originally Chih-lan Temple) which was established during the Kang Xi Period in the QingDynasty. It is one of the three largest historical temples in Shihlin together with Tzu Hsien Temple and Hui Chi Temple, Shennong Temple. Registered historic buildings/structures are Yehjinfa Rice Mill in Dadaochen established in the early Japanese Occupation Period, Lin Hwa Tai Tea Company which was built in 1966 and has kept part of the tea production equipment from

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the early days, former residence of Huang Jie and Chang Hsueh-liang, Chen Jiang Graveyard in Beitou, pillars of the Huluzhou suspension bridge in Neihu, Xuan-an Temple in Shezidao and other 17 places. The cultural landscapes include victim’s grave yard in the period of Martial Law and Toad Mountain, which were publicly announced in June and August in 2016. As of today, there are 157 monuments, 234 historical buildings, 2 settlement sites, 1 historical site and 10 cultural landscapes in Taipei.

2. C u l t u r a l A s s e t S u b s i d y PerformanceEach year, the Department of Cultural Affairs

allocates budgets to subsidize owners of private cultural assets to maintain, preserve, revitalize and re-use their assets. In 2016 subsidies for repair and reuse projects include the roof repair for the Yifang Old House, the repair of the northern wall of Chen De-xing Hall, structural reuse and fire safety improvement for the Tzu Yun Temple, the repair and reuse project of the Dadaocheng Qianqiu Street Stores (No 51, Guide Street), and the emergent repair project for the county-designated Yin Sung Ge. Subsidies for management, maintenance and educational promotion projects included the annual demonstration, seminar and website setup activities for the Zhuangxiefa Cultural History Pavilion, documentary on the renovation of the Sunday School and Priest Hall of the Jianan Presbyterian Church, day-to-day management and revitalization project of the Liuguang Steet End Western-style buildings, the structural safety

assessment plan for the Beitou Museum historical building, management and maintenance of the Beitou Museum, repair and reuse plan as well as management & maintenance project for the Chao Bei Hospital and Pu Tien-sheng Sculpture art & Tactile Educational Exhibition.

3. Old House Cultural Movement- Granary No. 1Since 2013, the Department of Cultural

Affairs, the Taipei City Government has taken active initiatives to push the Old House Cultural Movement, integrate resources from private sectors to resolve the manpower and finance shortage, bolster the development of cultural and creative industry, and effectively enhance the positive image of Taipei City Government.

In 2016, Granary No. 1 was revamped and reopened to the public. The building stands through the test of time as the only Japanese-style wood-built barn left from the more than 5 decades ago. It was built around 1944 and served as the provisionary granary during the World War II; however, it was idle for years after the war. Through three-year planning and designing, Lead Jade Construction Co., Ltd set out from the story of granary to embrace the mission of re-creating the connection between agriculture and eating culture so that the reborn Granary No. 1 became a gathering place for small farmers and their products. In this way, agriculture, gourmet, human touch and artistic aesthetics are combined to bring to light again the historical significance of Granary No. 1.

4. City-Designated Historical Site - The Lin Residence, Bangka: Revitalization and Unveiling CeremonyThe Lin Residence, Bangka was funded and

constructed by the local Lin clan of prominence in 1932. In July 2000, the building was designated as historic site by the Taipei City Government. The Lin Residence, Bangka, which used to be the tallest building in the Banka area, takes the shape of an irregular rectangle and integrates different architectural styles such as traditional

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Chinese style, Japanese style and western style. In addition to the craving ornaments and color paintings, pavilions on different floor, stairs, doors and windows all come with a detailed and nice touch, while the base the building applied different kind of material and colors to indicate different spaces

In consideration that the Lin family fell short of funds for repair and renovation, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government started to subsidize the repair work. After restoration, the Lin family decided to rent out the first and second floor to open coffee shops so that the public can access the building. As for the third and fourth floor, the Lin Family manages them as an exhibition venue for family relics and geographical history introduction. Profits from the coffee shop operation are partly allocated to fund the maintenance and management of the historic site, exhibition venue and improvement of the displayed contents.

On May 27 2016, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je visited the site for the unveiling ceremony for the signage of “The Lin Residence, Bangka.” The Residence not only witnessed the changes and evolution of the Bangka area but is also a good example for sustainably managing privately-owned historical sites with gradual revitalization.

5. The Beam-Raising Ceremony for Xinbeitou Historic Station Xinbeitou Historic Station is the only remaining

old wooden train station in Taipei City. In 1988, the Taipei-Tamsui railway route ceased operation due to the building of the MRT line. All the old

stations along the railway route were demolished and torn down. However, upon the persuasion and efforts by Mr Shih Jing-san, the founder of Taiwan Folk Village, the Xinbeitou Historic Station and its ownership was relocated to the Changhua Taiwan Folk Village. The ownership was also transferred to the Changhua Taiwan Folk Village. Due to the rising awareness of the importance of cultural heritage preservation, people in the Beitou Community launched the proposal to have the Xinbeitou Historic Station back in Beitou again. Finally, in light of the enthusiasm and anticipation of Taipei City Government and Taipei citizens for the Xinbeitou Historic Station to return to where it was originally and out of the same belief that any building of historical value must be connected to its original location in order to signify its relation with the local humanity and history, the owner Rirong Asset Co., agreed to donate the Xinbeitou Historic Station to the Taipei City Government free of charge in April 2013.

In July 2016, the work to rebuild the Xinbeitou Historic Station started. On November 5, 2016, a beam-raising ceremony was held, in which Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, Deputy Mayor Chen Jing-chung, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs Chong Yong-fong, and people’s representatives in the Beitou district participated to offer their best wishes for the success of the reconstruction. In accordance with old Japanese ceremonial tradition, important historical events were written down as signs and staked to the building’s ridgepoles, reciting of both Chinese and Japanese blessings, celebrating with drumming and tossing red bean buns to share

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the joy. The Taiwanese worship rituals were also conducted to offer best wishes to the success of the construction work. It is scheduled that the construction will complete in spring of 2017 and the Taipei City Cultural Foundation will be responsible for the operation and management of the Station. In the future, it will serve as one of the important information points to introduce the cultural, historical and geological transformation in Beitou area.

6. Opening of the City-Designated Historical Site-Sin Hong Choon Trade Co.It took four years for the Department of Cultural

Affairs, Taipei City Government to repair and renovate the Sin Hong Choon Trade Co., which is located in Dadaocheng and later designated by the Taipei City Government as a histor site. It was once the largest tea company in the Taipei city in 1934. At the end of 2015, the renovation work completed. Taipei City Government, owner of the site and the builder spent half year on planning and renovation, which brought the place to return to its glory days as an old tea shop and finally reopen to the public. The first floor features “Special Exhibition: Sin Hong Choon Trade Co.” to showcase the story of tea industry, culture and history of the Dadaocheng Area, and stories of the local old tea shops. The second floor exhibits the process of the repair work, the contrast between the before and after the work, and the highlights of the repair work. The TV series La Grande Chaumiere Violette was shot on the site. Lastly, the third floor is a venue to offer hands-on activities to experience such as tea making and the art of tea. The exhibition will last until February 28, 2017.

7. Mitsui Warehouse Co., LtdIn accordance wi th the West Gateway

Redevelopment Plan and in consideration of issues such as cultural assets preservation, urban landscaping and traffic, the shabby and desolate Mitsui Warehouse was temporarily relocated to the nearby Plaza No. 8 for repair and reconstruction. With appropriate design and engineering

The official opening of the city-designated historical site Sin Hong Choon Trade Co. in Dadaocheng

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methods, the aim is for this monument to return to its original building site.

After the review of the deconstruction and protection plan was completed, the historic Mitsui Warehouse preservation and construction engineering adopted large chunk cuts to maintain the front parapet wall, windows in the front west of the building and the first floor in the back. The rest of the building with aging, cracking and failing structure was manually dismantled one brick by another for restructuring later.

The Mitsui Warehouse Project was divided into two phases—deconstruction as the first and preservation as the second. It was scheduled to be complete before December 31, 2016. The urban road planning was expected to be completed by November 30, 2016. The Second Phase focuses on reconstruction and repair work with further details to be finalized later. Within five days from the date of official announcement, the project should commence and finish in 330 days.

Support and Subsidy for Art and Culture; Transition and Award of Culture

Part 3

1. Support All 14 Categories of A r t s a n d C u l t u r e a n d Outstanding Entertainment Groups Two sessions were available to application

for art and culture subsidization in 2016, which were introduced to the public in two briefings. Among them, the “Operation and Management of Space” item added a two-year subsidy plan. Applicants can file a two-year application plan to simplify the administrative procedures. It has been 17 years since the Department of Cultural Affairs started this subsidy. As of 2016, more than 11,000 applications had been granted with the total subsidization amount of NT$1,100,000,000

dollars. In 2016, a total of 907 applications were granted with subsidization, totaling an amount of NT$ 69,982,000 dollars. The awarded outstanding entertainment groups included Puppet Beings Theater Company, Story Works, Taipei Percussion and Taipei Dance Circle.

2. Taipei Culture AwardEach year a significant concept is selected as

a core requirement of the Taipei Culture Award to promote and recognize individuals or groups with contributions. This 20th Taipei Culture Award is centered on the idea that on the basis of cultural ecology study and preservation, people or groups who demonstrate remarkable achievements in integrating tradition and modernity and taking creative actions to shape new urban looks and enhance citizen’s awareness of cultural identity. 45 applicants, either individuals or groups, were received and reviewed by Award’s selection committee. As a result, Sun Rong-hui, the Director of Yi-Shin Taiwanese Opera Troupe, Liu Ching-zheng, National Treasure Master in Dragon Boats and Godot Theater Company received the award.

3. Recognition of Outstanding Art Groups in Taipei In 2016, the Contemporary Legend Theater

was recognized for its 30-year dedication in integration of the aesthetics with theatrical arts. On November 30, Chen Ching-chun, deputy mayor of Taipei City Government joined the

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ceremony to deliver the award to the troupe. A lso, a co lor-painted MRT t ra in wi th the Legendary 30 Years as the main theme began operating on the Tamshui-Xinyi MRT route for four months as a way to make the Theater’s contributions known to the public.

4. Opening of Taipei Backstage PoolFormerly a long-deserted warm water swim

pool, after several inspections by professional art and culture professionals, it was repaired,

renovated and transformed into a big rehearsal studio, formally named as Taipei Backstage Pool. It houses the Preparatoty Office for Taipei Art Center. It provides space for rehearsal for large performing arts activities that was lacking in the past.

In March 2016, the Pool was officially opened for public application, which was aimed to enhance the quality of general performing art programs, further increase the consumer population in ar t and culture, support the performing art industry and finally demonstrate the cultural vitality of great creativity and cultural substance in depth in Taiwan.

5. P o p u l a r M u s i c I n d u s t r y Promotion and Guidance ProgramA groundbreaking ceremony for the southern

base for the Northern Taiwan Popular Music Center was organized on April 21, 2016. In accordance with the establishment of the Northern Taiwan Popular Music Center’s facilities,

Contemporary Legend Theatre was awarded the Excellent Group Award by Taipei City

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the Department of Cultural Affairs simultaneously set up supporting measures in aspects such as preservation of music art industry, industrial consultation and educational promotion so as to accumulate momentum in the operation of the Center. In 2016, the implemented projects included Documentary of Music History by Senior Music Workers, Compilation of Taiwan Popular Music Database Catalogue, Electronic Music Production workshop, Pop Music Concert Producer Training Program, Pop Music Education Promotion Activity, Taipei Music All Weekend event, publication of popular music books, consultation and assistance of the Live House industry.

To nu r tu re e l ec t ron ic mus ic i ans , t he Department organized the 2016 Electronic Music Production workshop, which was centered on electronic music, inviting famous music instructors from Australian Institute of Music, Howie B. (a British Producer), Hideki Matsutake (Master of Synthesizer in Japan) to deliver classes and give practical instructions so as to learn about the latest international trend and technology. In addition, to cultivate stage performers in concerts and production professionals, the Pop Music Concert Producer Training Program was organized, inviting Travis Payne, who was the choreographer and the co-producer of “This is it” in Michael Jackson’s concerts as well as Stacy Walker, who was the choreography instructor in Lady GaGa’s “The Monster Ball” concert. Through their experience sharing, concert planners and staff in Taiwan were given a great chance to learn new concepts.

6. The Opening of Taipei Media School, TMSThe Department of Cultural Affairs and the

Taipei Culture Foundation collaborated to set up Taipei Media School or TMS, which is the first registered but non-school style experimental education institute and the only one in Taipei City to nurture behind-the-scene talent at the age of high school in the fields of audio and visual industry. It is the nation’s first technology-based experimental education institute. Lee Yuan, the Chairman of the Taipei Culture Foundation, acts as the first principle of the institute. Located in the co-habitat of the Treasure Hill, the institute is targeted to cultivate professional behind-the-scene talents in audio and visual sector. The courses adopts the middle-way approach to instruct students. In May, the institute started its enrollment preparation and an enrollment seminar was organized in June, in which nearly 400 students and parents participated. 41 students enrolled in the first class of Taipei Media School. In September 1, 2016, the school held its opening ceremony at which Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je personally taught the first class.

7. Lecture Series of the Taipei Film AcademyThis year, the third Taipei Film Academy

featured four topics which opened with “Cinema Master Forum”, continuing with the “Filmmakers’ Workshop”, “International Animation and Special Effects Forum” and “Screenwriters’ Forum”.

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Marco Mueller, the director of the Macau Film Festival was invited to deliver speeches in Cinema Master Forum to share his years of experience in promoting Mandarin movies in the international film festivals. Li Leih and Yeh Ju-feng, senior movie producers discussed the independent production of Taiwan movies and how to produce movies of quality, in which 436 participants were recorded.

In terms of Filmmakers’ Workshop, lecturers included American Producer Christina Lee Storm, Producer Liao Ching-song and Michelle Yeh, Joost de Varis from the Netherlands, Macau Film Festival Manager Lorna Tee, Thailand producer Raymond phathanavirangoon and Producer John Heinsen to share their thoughts on international film production, in which 59 participants were recorded.

As for International Animation and Special Effects Forum, Director Ryan Donoghue, screenwriter Shannon Tindle, Director Elaina Scott shared the experience of producing traditional animation to special audio and visual effects.

In terms of Screenwriters’ Forum, writer Hsiao Yeh, Screenwriter Chang Chia-Lu, Screenwriter and co-director Tian Koi-leong and director Anthony Chen guided participants to know more about the process of creation, in which 1,428 people participated.

8. Taipei Soundscape ProjectTo devise a unique cultural setting of life, the

Department of Cultural Affairs, the Taipei City Government launched the Taipei Soundscape Project in 2015, which allows the public to experience Taipei and its special features through the sense of hearing. Since implementation in 2015, two achievements for Taipei Metro have been completed, encompassing the installation of a turnstile alerting system and a reminder broadcast system for passengers in transfer and arriving at destination. In 2016, another two sound projects were successfully completed: the installation of sound advice for incoming trains and ambience music for metro stations. For the first installation, 3 routes including Zhonghe-Xinlu Line (Chen Jian-chi’s creation), Bannan Line (Lee Xin-yun’s creation) and Songshan-

Xindian Line (Chou Yue-chen’s creation) were completed on January 9, 16, and 23, respectively. As for the second installation, 5 stations including Tamshui Station (Chen Jian-nien’s creation), Xiaobitan Station (Liu Han’s creation), Daan Park Station (Liu Ji-ling’s creation) and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station (Red’s creation) were completed on August 31 whereas the ambience music at Zhongsan Junior High School Station (Lin Chiang’s creation) was launched on September 24. All the installation have provided a brand new auditory experience to the passengers.

Annual Art and Culture Festival: Culture is Life

Part 4

1. Taipei’s Three Major Performing Arts Festivals

(1) 17th Taipei Children’s Arts Festival The Department of Cultural Affairs, the Taipei

City Government hosted the 17th Taipei Children’s Arts Festival under the theme of Imagination Takes Flight and Builds the World as you dreamed of, for which there were 4 big outdoor performances, 10 shows by Taiwan and foreign performers for t icketing, 67 community ar t promotion performances and art installation activities, which were aimed to overturn the common impressions that Taiwan audiences have towards children’s performing arts. The festival ran from July 1 to August 7, and attracted a total of 328,729 people.

(2) Taipei Arts FestivalInspired by the notion of the “Art Changes

Life,” the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government organized the 18th Taipei Arts Festival in 2016 by hosting 39 performance shows for 11 excellent works of art by artists from 8 countries around the world. In the meantime, 48 seminars and workshops and 34 shows were held. The Festival ran from September 9 to October 16, attracting 320,164 people to take part in.


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(3) Taipei Fringe FestivalThe Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei

City Government organized the 9th Taipei Fringe Festival to cultivate and train talents in performing arts. A whole set of measures and services included marketing, producing programs, technological consultation and ticket selling. They also continued to develop non-theatrical space, encourage the public to visit different type of performing space. A total of 582 shows were delivered on 37 different venues. A total of 159 bands and groups joined the festival to hold 582 performances during August 6 and 28 to attract 50,157 people.

2. Literature, Video and Music(1) Taipei Literature Festival

The 2016 Taipei Literature Festival was held under the main theme of “Words are on” to bring forth lectures on “Literature crossover Visual,” creative writing workshops, literature film festival, library books exhibition, a talk delivered by international writer Mitsuyo Kakuta to lead readers to discover the realm of images created by words as well as the strength of literature in images. Meanwhile, other local literature resources such as publishers, independent bookstores, art & culture centers were connected to bring forth activities that cross over different fields so as to

promote the reading ambience in the City. The festival was held from March 1 to May 31, during which a total of 21,106 visitors were recorded.

(2) Taipei Film Festival2016 marked the 18th year of the Taipei Film

Festival, which included not only the film display but also two important competitions, the Taipei Film Award and the International New Talent Competition as a way to promote the development in the film industry. During the festival, events included free outdoor cinema, free films for parents and children, Festival Focused Dialogue Seminars, Film Maker’s Seminar, Movie Fan’s Club and etc. These events allowed audience to get close to the producers and know more about the

Opening of the 2016 Taipei Arts Festival in the Wellspring Theater

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process of film creation. In 2016, the Workshop for One-to-one international proposals was continued by the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC while France’s Festival Des 3 Continents and the Taipei Film Festival co-hosted. A total of 229 show times for 144 films from 42 countries and a total of 182,880 visitors to the Festival were recorded(3) Taipei Jazz Festival

The 2016 Taipei Jazz Festival coincided with its 10th anniversary; as a result, the festival was expanded in scale to organize under the theme of 10 years of Jazz. Promotional activities included 6 live jazz concerts, 3 talks and 3 master classes. During August 12 and 14, outdoor concerts were held in Da-an Park, where 18 Taiwan and international Jazz bands took turns showing their jazz music. It was also for the first time that the festival had ticketing service for the performance by a jazz trio, composed by world’s famous jazz guitarist Dean Brown, bass player Stuart Hamm and drummer Chris Coleman on August 12 in Taipei Zhongshan Hall. On August 13, there was TJF Jazz Collective performed by Panama and Japan musicians. The whole festival spanned July 1 to August 14 with 45,000 participants recorded.

(4) Taipei Poetry FestivalThe 2016 Taipei Poetry Festival featured “Asian

Taste” as its main theme to introduce culture and poetic traditions in our neighboring countries in Asia. For this featured event, Ko Un, the heavy-weight poet in Korea, visited Taiwan. In terms

of the pioneering “Poet in Residence” project, Shu Cai, the famous Chinese poet excellent at translating French poetry was invited to reside in Taipei for 16 days. Other poets and translators were invited from countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, France and Space to join this magnificent event. From October 8 to 23, it was recorded that a total of 29,818 people joined the festival

3. Diverse Art Presentation to Create a Livable Taipei City

(1) 2016 Treasure Hill Environmental Art Lantern Festival

Under the theme of Meet the light, the 2016 Treasure Hill Environmental Art Lantern Festival invited artists from a variety of fields such as visual effects, devices, videos, performance, design, and crafts to present a light show of magnificence and uniqueness, which is unconventional to “The Light” in the past. The festival was held from February 17 to March 20, during which 34,421 visitors were recorded.

(2) 2016 On Site Art-fest Organized by Depar tment of Ar t is t - in-

Residence, Taipei Culture Foundation, On Site Art-fest took place in Expo Dome, Taipei Artist Village and Treasure Hill from 10th to 16th October, 2016. Started from 2012, this art festival will continue its “crossover” spirit in the fifth year, represented by On Site Visual, On Site Sound, On Site

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Performance, International Art Space, TAV Talks × On Site and Weekend Fun Together × On Site. An array of art genres crossed, inspiring an all-new and exciting physical experience for visitors. This festival was scheduled from September 10 to 16 and attracted a total of 21,500 visitors.(3) Taipei Public Arts Festival

The 2016 Taipei Public Arts Festival featured “Seeing the Unseen” as its main theme and aimed to guide the general public to explore areas where there were early development of public arts. 10 guided tours on public art and 10 participation-style workshops as well as educational promotion stations in the neighborhood ranging from Zhongshan MRT Station, Taipei Train Station to the underground mall were organized, which were intended to bring the public to rediscover and recognize the importance of public art. During the festival, 4 installation art works, including Eclipse of the Rainbow, Device Dim Light Project, Day Dream, and Urban Biopsy, were set up. These art works guided the public to see the unseen

such as people, places, matters, and objects around them, which they rarely pay attention to. By enhancing their attention to their surroundings, this project aimed to increase the citizens’ participation and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public art. The festiva was held October 28 to December 28, 2016 and attracted a total of 69,030 visitors.

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4. Local Culture Inheritance and PromotionBeitou Zhongxin Village used to be Beitou

Rotary Nursing Home for Army Garrison Hospital in the Japanese Occupation Period and was famous for hot spring remedy. After the World War II, the nursing home was transformed into Armed Force Hospital. In 1952, the army already set up a department of psychology, which the hospital the first armed forces hospital with physical and mental treatment features. Meanwhile, part of the original building was rebuilt into dormitory for dependents. Zhongxin Village bears witness to the history of the military dependants' village, hot spring and medical care in Beitou. Last but not the least, it is regarded one of the very few remaining military dependants’ village that are still well preserved.

(1) 2016 Taipei Military Dependants’ Village Culture Festival

2016 Taipei Military Dependants’ Village Culture Festival features “Visit Military Dependants’ Village of Hot Spring” and takes place in the Heart Village in Beitou. A series of activities including Heart Village Special Exhibition, Village Wall of Time, Outdoor Cinema: Film on Village of Time, Fun Walk and Reading Beitou and Village Cuisine: Noodle Studio. The series of activities guides visitors though the winding valleys which is crisscrossed with tall and short buildings, giving a great opportunity for the new generation to know more about the place, inspire their imagination as well as for the elder generation to recall the good old days. Starting from November 5 to 27, a total of 10,156 people visited the festival.

(2) Beitou Hot Spring Museum- Taiwan Yueqin Folk Song Festival

The year 2016 marked the 6th Taiwan Yueqin Folk Song Festival, which took place from 3 September to 2 October at Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Well-known performers and masters of Taiwanese traditional performing arts were invited to give stage performances and seminars, including 3 large outdoor concerts. The combination of Beitou Hot Spring Museum

and Taiwan Yueqin Folk Song Festival is regarded as one of the most significant achievements of the cooperation of Taipei City Government and Beitou's local communities. In 2016, most of the events of Taiwan Yueqin Folk Song Festival were held at Beitou Hot Spring Museum, along with other smaller exhibitions such as “Heart Blooms: solo exhibition of Tseng Fong-li” in Hong-gah Museum, “Painting Yueqin with Images of Aomori Nebuta Festival” in Beitou Kagaya and Yueqin-Biscuits baking classes held by Beitou Parent-child Center. Through these activities, Taiwan Yueqin Folk Song Festival committed itself to the cultivation and promotion of Taiwanese traditional performing arts, thus showing the power and endless possibilities of local arts.

(3) Local Guided Cultural Tours on a Variety of Topics

To act in accordance with the design theme “World Design Capital Taipei 2016,” the 2016 Taipei Cultural Passport launched 15 routes of guided tours on the changes of design on Taipei and other related activities such as workshops, fun activities and exhibitions, which accounted for a total of 30 sessions. They took place from August 5 to October 31, with a record of 20,000 visitors.

2016 Taipei Lecture Hall features the main thread of “Autumn for confession # Embrace Taipei,” aiming to let more people to walk into this art & culture venue and through six senses including listening, speaking, reading, writing, feeling and moving to know more about the City. The event ran from October to the end of December.

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Organized by the Taipei City Archives, the “Taipei Highlight Monuments and Historic Sites” event has progressed into its 9th year in 2016. This event was, for the first time, combined with Nuit Blanche Taipei 2016 to organize “Night Monuments.” Moreover, “Night Airing in Historical Sites” was organized for the first time by opening the historical site Jushin Hall to parents and their children to stay overnight. There was also a specially-developed game application on historical site treasure hunting so as to inspire the school pupils to take interest in these historical sites from playing fun games. Chan Su-jane, Director of the Taipei City Archives, personally read the books for children before saying good night to them. With continution spirit, The Gathering in Taipei and Half Day Tour unveiled 18 specially-designed routes with 58 tour guiding services delivered. There was also a “Music and Life” event especially organized to celebrate the 100th anniversary of famous composer Lu Chuan-shen’s birthday. This event was scheduled to start from September 17 to November 26.

Diversity and Folk Culture

Part 5

1. Folk Art and Culture PerformancesThe Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City

Government holds primary folklore culture and art performances, according to the art, folklore and cultural features of each district through its 12 district offices every year. In addition to folklore traditions, each district is working towards innovate modern art and culture as well as develop industrial culture so that the folk art and culture can be further developed.

To deepen local culture, the Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission organized a series of activities in relation to the promotion of Hakka traditional culture and belief. In 2016, an album “Grandpa Yi-ming Travels to Taipei” was released, which

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featureed the return of the festive songs and music of the Yi-ming Festival.

The Indigenous Peoples Commission, Taipei City Government creates annual plans for the marketing highlights for the Katagalan Culture Center. In 2016, the “It’s Photo Time! Mr. Ryuzon! – Torii Ryuzo Photographic Flipped Exhibition” was organized to contrast the images of the indigenous people living 120 ago against today. The “Taipei is not my home: I built a city with sweat and left my hometown in my dream.” The exhibition aimed to remind the public of the importance of showing respect and tolerance towards different cultures around us.

2. 365 Days Countdown to Taipei 2017 Summer UniversiadeAugust 20, 2016 marked a year from Taipei

2017 Summer Universiade. Ever since, the Taipei City Government has started its preparation because this international event is a monumental milestone. On the day, there were students, community groups and about 1,500 professional performers arranged for stage performance. In addition, 600 volunteers joined the Volunteer Swearing-in Ceremony in front of the Citizens’

Parents & Chi ldren part ic ipated in the Hakka Herbal Experience Acitivities

A corner of the “It’s Photo Time! Mr. Ryuzon! – Torii Ryuzo Photographic Flipped Exhibition”

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Plaza. Furthermore, a “365 Days Countdown to Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade” event was held to celebrate one year to the games with a sports carnival. A mini athlete’s village and 56 fun booths with interactive games were set up for visitors to get to know more about the contents and facilities of the upcoming Universiade. The stage performances and global village demonstrates Taipei is an international metropolitan with creative art and culture. This event also shows that the central government and the local governments have devoted and completed their efforts in the preparation of the Universiade. This countdown event has received more than 10,000 to jointly celebrate the coming of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade.

ConclusionWith the passage of 2016, the Taipei City

Government has successfully completed its WDC

mission and passed the torch to the next WDC organizer, Mexico City. The concept of “adaptive city” is still evolving and growing in Taipei. Looking into the future, the swearing-in ceremony for the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade was just held, marking as an effort in promoting all the games and festive activities so that Taipei can connect to the world. The city government is proactively making continuous efforts in the maintenance and preservation of cultural heritage so that all these endeavors will make Taipei an international city which excels in every respect.

Countdown 365 for Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade

S tarting from one's birth and first steps, reaching school age, entering the workforce, building one's family, transitioning to old age then breathing one's last breath, every stage of life is characterized by ancient conventions and various religious rituals, which have been passed down from generation to generation. Life is a j ourney, and what takes place during that j ourney is marked by customs and traditions that are the backbone of religious ceremonies in Taipei City.

Religious Ceremonies

The Colorful and Fancy Traditional Festivities

Part 1

1. 2016 Taipei Lantern Festival Lights Up Night Skies The 2016 Taipei Lantern Festival combined

lantern-watching and praying-for-blessings -rituals, two longstanding practices adopted by traditional Taiwanese communities. The Festival, which

began on February 20 and ended on February 29, was held at Yuanshan Plaza of Taipei Expo Park. Individual lantern display areas featuring Taipei's 12 administrative districts successfully spread the festive flair throughout the city. The centerpiece lantern, "the Monkey of Great Fortunes," boasted a jazzy combination of high-tech lighting effects with traditional flavor, marking a breakthrough from the monotonous, traditional styling of animal signs. "Praying for Blessings" display area headlined "Journey to the West," a great classical Chinese novel. In "Holding One's Own" display area, events of the upcoming 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei were proudly enacted. In "Monkey Theater," Sun Wukong was anthropomorphized into a winsome character. The "Sea of Love" display area featured 96,000 bluish green LED bulbs that lit up Taipei's night skies. The year's Lantern Festival also welcomed the participation of several public and private organizations, such as: Macao Tourism Bureau, Shinnyo-en, Taipei European School, Far Eastern Department Stores, and Uni-President Enterprises Corporation. By encouraging greater exchange between Taiwan's notable businesses and international groups, Taipei City Government hoped to pay homage to the enduring tradition of the festival, and support this unique cultural legacy.

2. The Legacy of Confucianism Acknowledged through the Worshipping of Confucius at the Confucius TempleTaipei Confucius Temple Governing Board

hosted a Display-Presentation Ceremony in the

Religious ceremonies are created through faithful adherence to daily rituals of the people. Other than customs passed downed to us through generations, religious rites are entrenched in thoughts and activities that those thoughts lead to - the byproduct of religious beliefs. This byproduct becomes an integral part of a modern lifestyle. Ritual practices passed on to us by the ancients are also a vital element of contemporary living. These traditionally- and culturally-inspired seasonal festivals, rites and lifestyle conventions are a crucial aspect of Taipei City's vibrant religious practices and historic customs.


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morning of October 1 for Confucius's birthday. The ceremony was conducted in conformity with 37 ancient rituals. Taipei Deputy Mayor Deng Chia-chi served as the chief presenter of sacrifices. The 79th-generation grandson of Confucius’ lineal descent served as the Offering Presenter, with representatives from various groups and communities in attendance. An estimate of 1,000 attendees from Taiwan and overseas took part in this grand celebration of intangible yet timeless cultural legacy. To encourage greater public participation, the Governing Board for the first time ever hosted a live, YouTube broadcast, thus dissolving physical boundaries and making the Ceremony the catalyst of transnational exchange. Additionally, routine performances of yayue ("ritual music") were held to regale the audience. The Temple has also regularly hosted a series of promotional events, such as "the blessing cards in calligraphy" and "paper handicraft workshops." As part of Taiwan's folk holiday traditions and in the run-up to major entrance exams, the Temple hosted "DIY incense bags" and "scoring big in

exams for test takers" to promote the spiritual significance of Confucius culture and celebrate the beauty of the Confucian traditions.

3. The Ghost Pudu Prayer-for-Peace Worship Ceremony Given a New Cultural SpinTaipei City Government served as a consultant

The incense circuit ritual at the Confucius Temple during sacrificial offering ceremony

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for this unique worship ritual. On August 27, the 2016 Chungyuan Pudu Prayer-for-Peace Worship Ceremony was held at the Taiwan Provincial City God Temple. Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je, in keeping with the ancient Pudu spirit, presented the invitation to the city god, and presided over the Incense Presentation Ritual. In addition, in the spirit of streamlined worship ceremonies to protect the environment, the conventional animal sacrificial offerings were replaced with beautiful bread replicas; the organizer also encouraged each individual worshipper to present just one incense stick. The ceremony was made more environmentally-significant with an amazing array of vegetarian fares and fruit that mirrored the diversity of sacrificial offerings used in traditional rituals, while giving the worship practice an innovative flair. All the sacrificial offerings and resources were later donated to seven charity groups including the youth service center in Taipei's western region, in keeping with the spirit of outreach and sharing.

4. Taipei and New Taipei Cities Partnered for the Mazu Cultural Festival of Northern TaiwanThe 2016 Mazu Cultural Festival of Northern

Taiwan was co-hosted by Little Keelung Fucheng Temple and the Taiwan Provincial City God Temple, and supervised by the Departments of Civil Affairs of both Taipei City and New Taipei City. In total, 25 temples from 10 counties and cities took part in the extravaganza, they were: Guandu Temple of Taipei City, Songshan Ciyu Temple, Taipei Mazu Temple, Nanfu Temple of Taipei City, Zhubei Mazu Temple, Keelung Qingan Temple, Banqiao Cihui Temple, Shilin Cizhen Temple, Xingang Fengtian Temple of Jiayi County, Beihai Shengyun Temple, Yuao Shuntian Temple, Xinzhuang Ciyu Temple, Gongliao Dexin Temple, Shifenliao Chengan Temple, Cihu Temple from Jinbao Ward of New Taipei City, Taoyuan Cihu Temple, Xiangshan Mazu Temple, Houlong Ciyun Temple, Houcuo Longfeng Temple, Nanfangao Nantian Temple, Beide Temple from Mt. Qingliang, Dounan Shunan Temple, and Shuntian Temple of Tuku. An opening ceremony for incense gathering was held first on September 26 in Banqiao;

afterwards, the Mazu statue was transferred to Little Keelung Fucheng Temple in Sanzhi for five days. On October 1, Secretary General of the New Taipei City Government, Xu Yuning, along with Lan Shih-Tsung, commissioner of the Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government, led an entourage of officials representing the eight counties and cities in northern Taiwan, and gentry leaders from various organizations, to welcome "Golden-Faced Mazu" back to Taipei City through the historic North Gate, while giving a warm welcome to temple representatives from around the country who had joined the ceremony. Between October 1 and 5, the statue was transferred back to the Taiwan Provincial City God Temple, where worshippers from Taipei City could stop by and pray. Meanwhile, a repertoire of art and cultural programs were arranged to help participants understand Taiwan's folk beliefs and vibrant religious activities.

Taipei Enriched by the Effervescent Cultures of Multi-ethnic Groups

Part 2

1. S e a s o n a l R i t u a l s a n d Celebrations of Taipei City's Aborigines

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The abor ig ines ' seasona l r i t ua ls and celebrations are steeped in their strong bond with their ancestors, their respects for nature, and their deep appreciation for the gift of harvest from the land. Their worship practices offer us a glimpse into the aboriginal peoples' conventional w isdom, and the i r acknowledgment o f a harmonious coexistence with nature. These rituals are also rich with a deep awareness of nature's biodiversity. This is what makes the aboriginal cultures of Taiwan one of the world's greatest cultural legacies.(1) Mgay Bari and Mil let Planting

Festival of the Truku TribeMillet planting festival (December), harvest

festival (June and July), pas-vake (the worship of ancestral spirits), and hadur mdkrang (head-hunting festival) are the centerpiece seasonal worship ceremonies of the aboriginal Truku Tribe. The 2016 Taipei Naruwan Cultural Festival, featuring Mgay Bari of the Truku Tribe, took place on November 5 at the Tianmu Sports Park. Chief worship presenter and tribal elders kicked off

the ceremony with a prayer-for-blessing ritual. "Mgay Bari" suggests an offering of gratitude to "Utux" (ancestral spirits) for watching over the tribe during the year. Traditional Truku worship services were reenacted during the ceremony as worshippers prayed for a greater bounty and harvest in the coming year. The event was graced by ten or so performances by Truku arts and cultural troupes, attracting nearly a thousand Truku people and Taipei citizens.

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The millet planting festival of the Truku people was held on September 25 at Taipei EXPO Park. Truku tribesmen gave a demonstration of removing ripe millet grains and ramie with bamboo chips; they also showed onlookers how to harvest millet seeds using a traditional Truku method, and design Truku costumes with ramie textile. A performance of traditional Truku xylophone and western string instruments was held. In addition, aboriginal arts and cultural groups graced the event with traditional music and dance performances. The festival was attended by approximately 500 citizens.(2) The Fishing Festival of the Amis

The Association of Amis Tribesmen in Taipei from Jian Township in Hualian hosted the Fishing Festival on June 19, with the hope of encouraging Amis transplants to the city to celebrate their tribal traditions with their fellow tribesmen if they were unable to attend the festival held in their hometown. In the Amis tradition, the tribesmen would suspend their work during the Fishing Festival ("lilsin"), and express their deep appreciation to the heavens for providing for their needs with their songs and a heart of gratitude. They also pray for peace and a harvest of bounty in the coming year.

The event featured the reception of ancestral spirits, the praying-for-peace ceremony, a fish-catching contest, and the Amis cuisine potluck. These events are the highlights of the tribe's celebrations. By reenacting these rituals, the Amis transplants in the city work to pass on their tradition, their aboriginal lifestyle, and their religious beliefs.(3) The Harvest Festival of the Rukais

The Harvest Festival of the Rukais kicks off every year around August. The highlight ceremony of the festival is the roasting of millet biscuits. The turnout of the biscuits is used to divine the coming year's harvest and hunt. The Cultural Development Association of Rukai Tribesmen in Taipei hosted the "Homage to Our Roots: the 2016 Urban Harvest Festival of the Rukais - Love of the Azurite Pearls" on August 7. Rukai tribesmen were invited up north to join the celebration. The chieftain also invited the tribesmen to partake in

the "playing on the swing," a tribal privilege, to acknowledge their hard work. The Dance of the Warriors was the prelude of the festival, followed by the singing of ancient Rukai folk songs, dance, and skits. The event helped young Rukais in Taipei City to celebrate their vibrant aboriginal traditions.(4) Pslkotas of the Atayals

Pslkotas (Festival of ancestral spirits) of the Atayals serves as a gesture of thanksgiving for the year's bumper crop, and a plea for a harvest of plenty in the coming year. The festival is held in conformity with the harvest of cereal grains and millets; and the year's grain yields are presented as offerings to the ancestors. The festival is customarily held sometime in July or August. The Atayals in Taipei City held the 2016 Pslkotas on August 13 at Taipei EXPO Park in a move to pass on the tribe's ritual legacy and present thanks to the ancestors for their protection. The prelude of the event was a riotous guest reception dance by Atayal women to welcome the tribe's elders and participants, followed by the reception of ancestral spirits. This was presided over by the elders, who prayed to the ancestors with an offering of pork, millet rice, and glutinous rice wine. The elders thanked the ancestors for blessing them with the crop. On the day of the event, attendees were invited to partake in the traditional "rice-pounding"

Aboriginal Cultures in Taipei CityTaiwan is home to 16 aboriginal peoples. By 2016, the number of aborigines living in Taipei City exceeded 16,148, with the Amis as the largest aboriginal community, followed by the Atayals, and the Paiwan people. Neihu, Wenshan and Nangang administrative districts house the larger number o f abor ig ina l commun i t ies . The socioeconomic shift and lifestyle change prompted the aborigines to relocate to big cities; and their connection with their traditions consequently waned. To help these aboriginal transplants in Taipei City reconnect with their cultures, the Indigenous Peoples Commission of Taipei City developed the urban cultural fest ivals for abor ig ines. This is a depar ture f rom the conventional tr ibal practices and helps to encourage the conservation of Taiwan's aboriginal traditions.

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(mochi), and the playing of mouth harp to promote the Atayals' vibrant worship customs.

2. Revisiting the Root and Beauty of Yi-min FaithThe beginning of Yi-min Festivals can be

traced back to the 27th year of Qing Emperor Daoguang's reign (1847). The history of Yi-min god is invariably linked to tales of the Hakka people giving up their lives to protect their own. The term "Yi-mins" refers to those who accepted the government's conscription. Most of the Yi-mins in Taiwan were recruited during times of unrest. Revolts and uprisings pervaded during the Qing dynasty; and the Hakkas, with a smaller number of people, had to rely on the government to defend them against the mobs and avoid possible genocide. As a result, the people formed the Yi-min militias. "Yi-min" was not a term applicable exclusively to the Hakkas. Many "hoklos" from Hokkien province also joined the militia groups. In other words, the Yi-min Festivals were a unique religious faith formed by the Hakka communities living in Taiwan during Qing dynasty.

In general, the Yi-min Festival falls on the 20th day of the 7th lunar month. Due to the blistering heat of the season, Taipei City Government conducted a divination ritual to consult Yi-min god, and hosted the festival in October instead. The move signified a major shift in traditional practices to adapt to the changing lifestyles in an urban setting. All the Yi-min gods from across Taiwan are invited every year to Taipei, and there they give their blessings and protections. The number of participating Yi-min temples has grown progressively, and the number of participants in the festival is now close to 100,000 - a record high.

Yi-min Faith, a religious practice rooted in Taiwan, was spread from its starting place in Hakka communities to urban Taipei. It is now redefined with a new look by Taipei City's multicultural influences. Other than preserving the ritual substance rooted in the Hakka conventions, Yi-min faith is acknowledged with continually innovative services. Taipei Hakka Yi-min Festival was launched in 1988 by the private citizens; 12 years later, the public sector took over.

The festival, as of now, has nearly 30 years of history. The 2016 event highlighted the festival's cultural significance, encouraged greater private participation, and championed a throwback to the festivity's cultural roots. Other than passing on the Hakka legacy and supporting more exchange activities, the festival also demonstrated the Hakka people's hospitality and warmth.

"2016 Hakka Yi-min Carnival in Taipei" was held between October 15 and 17, at the Civic Plaza by the Taipei City Hall, Ketagalan Avenue by the Presidential Office, and Hakka Cultural Park, featuring three major themes: "worship service," "parade," and "artistic performances." The carnival served as a reception of Yi-min gods enshrined in 17 Yi-Min Temples across Taiwan; it also featured a pilgrimage, the carrying of the shoulder poles and sacks of grain, plus other arts and cultural presentation programs.

"Pilgrimage" and "the carrying of the shoulder poles and sacks of grain" and parades were planned and organized from the perspective of Hakka transplants in the city. The city of Taipei was envisioned as a "Taipei Residential Complex" as costumed pilgrims took off from Civic Plaza and Ketagalan Avenue for their parades, in a move to urge the government to recognize the cultural input and contribution of the Hakka community, and enforce policies that honor the Hakka legacy. The two-day event covered Taipei City's most notable arteries. Other than familiarizing citizens with Hakka culture, the Hakka clansmen also designed their own shoulder poles and created fun-filled busker performances to celebrate Hakka's cultural essence, and one-of-a-kind creativity and hospitality that only the Hakkas can deliver. What’s more, Hakka cultural groups developed colorful floats and Hakka tricycles featuring "Together for the Universiade," "Hakka Community on the Move," and "Urban Living of the Hakkas" that spotlighted their lifestyle snapshots. During the afternoons and evenings, Hakka drama skits and performances were staged to manifest Hakka traditions, and the cultural aspects of contemporary Hakka living. These lively performances successfully elevated the Hakka Yi-min Carnival to a new level of celebration that pays tribute to Hakka settlers' culture.

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Hospitality and Outreach in Taipei - A City of Friendly People

Part 3

1. New Immigrants in Taipei Enrich the Cityscape with Multicultural DynamicIn a move to create a friendly yet vibrant

multicultural social milieu, Taipei City Government instituted "Consultation and Execution of New Immigrants Outreach Program in Taipei City" on July 1 2003. To integrate government resources more effectively, an inter-departmental "task force on strengthening consultation services to new immigrants" and a "committee on new

Art performances during the centerpiece ritual

The reception ceremony of Yimin statues to the City of Taipei

The carrying of shoulder poles and parades kicked off the ceremony on Ketagalan Avenue

Aboriginal Cultures in Taipei City

The beginning of Yi-min Festivals can be traced back to the 27 th year o f Q ing Emperor Daoguang's reign (1847). The history of Yi-min god is predominantly related to tales of the Hakka people giving up their lives to protect their own. The term "Yi-mins" refers to those who accepted the government's conscription. Most of the Yi-mins were recruited during times of unrest. Revolts and uprisings pervaded during the Qing dynasty; and the Hakkas, with a smaller number of people, had to rely on the government to defend them against the mobs and avoid possible genocide. As a result, the people formed the Yi-min militias. "Yi-min" was not a term applicable exclusively to the Hakkas. Many "hoklos" from Hokkien province also joined the militia groups. In other words, the Yi-min Festivals were a unique religious faith formed by the Hakka communities living in Taiwan during Qing dynasty. In general, the Yi-min Festival falls on the 20th day of the 7th lunar month. Due to the blistering heat of the season, Taipei City Government conducted a divination ritual to consult Yi-min god, and since 2008 has hosted the festival in October instead. The move signified a major change in traditional practices to adapt to the changing lifestyles in an urban setting. All the Yi-min gods from across Taiwan are invited every year to Taipei where they give their blessings and protections. The number of people participating at Yi-min temples has grown progress ive ly, and the number of participants in the festival is now close to 100,000 - a record high.

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immigrants outreach consultation service" were inaugurated, with the Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government serving as the general service coordinator. In addition, to integrate routine outreach visits to new immigrants, a new immigrant outreach visit SOP was set up to ensure better coordination and division of labor between staff members in charge of outreach services. Moreover, two New Immigrant Activity Centers were set up in Wanhua and Nangan, and between their launch and the end of October 2016, 213,297 people had stopped by and/or made good use of the facility. Furthermore, a website dedicated to servicing new immigrants was set up. By the end of October 2016, the site had received over 5.77 million hits. Finally, "Exotic Cuisines - a Roadmap of Culinary Destinations by New Immigrants" (in nine languages) was installed. The site is designed as a beautiful map, where 76 eateries and restaurants operated by enterprising new immigrants are specified.

The Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government hosted a number of activities to support multicultural exchange, and family empowerment for new immigrants in 2016. Other than computer science courses, a pioneering project supported by enterprises and the private sector, that targeted new second-generation immigrants and children of disenfranchised families, a "participatory budget planning for new immigrants" course, proposals and workshop were also held to engage new immigrants in public policy promotion. "Multicultural and multilingual summer camp" (Vietnamese and English) was hosted to encourage second-generation immigrants to enjoy learning their mother tongue. A press conference for the "Exotic Cuisines - a Roadmap of Culinary Destinations by New Immigrants" was installed to encourage social participation and business startups among new immigrants as the Department of Civil Affairs provided assistance and marketing consultation. At the "2016 Event Calendar at Wanhua New Immigrants Activity Center," new immigrants dance presentations and multicultural exchange activities were also hosted to foster closer interaction between new immigrants and their community. These events were participated in by 1,500 individuals.

2. Matchmaking for Singles and Ta ipe i Jo int Matr imonia l CeremoniesIn a move to create match-making opportunities

for single men and women, the Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government organized eight matchmaking "meet-and-greet" receptions in 2016 with the hope of providing single men and women a suitable chance to get acquainted with each other, and find that special someone. 920 singles joined the receptions, and 199 pairs were successfully matched. In addition, Taipei City has been hosting annual, joint matrimonial ceremonies since 1973. More than 16,000 couples have tied the knot since then. This is the only annually-held joint matrimonial ceremony in Taiwan. 196 newlyweds pledged their everlasting love to one another in 2016. The ceremony continued to encourage participation from same-sex couples in acknowledgment of rights of equality to marital bliss.

"Digital Age for the New Generation" courses

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3. C i t a t i o n C e r e m o n y f o r C h a r i t a b l e R e l i g i o u s Organizations that Improve Social Morale and Filial Piety"The 2016 Citation Ceremony for Charitable

Religious Organizations that Improve Social Morale, and the 2016 Citation Ceremony for Paragons of Filial Piety" was held on October 3 at the International Convention Center of the National Taiwan University Hospital. 42 religious organizations, 11 folk customs committees and 25 individuals were presented with award certificates. Four individuals were commended for their filial piety. 14 temple organizations were recognized for their commitment to environmental protection. These groups, regardless of their size, devoted selflessly to charity causes in the spirit of outreach and making the world a better place.

Contemporary Ritual Practices Adapt to the Changing Times

Part 4

1. Sophisticated and Economical Worship Services Starting in 2000, Taipei City Government began

promoting centralized burning of incense offering money. The year 2016 marked the practice's 17th anniversary, and the amount of incense offering money burned collectively grew from 83.5 tons in the beginning, to 1,297.57 tons in 2015, 15 times the level in 2000. To ease concerns over the practice, the Department of Civil Affairs joined hands with the Department of Environmental Protection to host a presentation worship service at three of the city's incinerators on the eve of the lunar ghost month. The Taiwan Provincial City God Temple was invited to kick-start the centralized burning of incense offering money for the seasonal Pudu worship, so that citizens could support the cause without any misgivings. In addition, many temples forewent the customs of preparing large amount of longevity money, the four-corners offering money, and good-luck money to support the city's policy to minimize the burning of incense offering. Thanks to the ingenious craftsmanship of volunteers, one single piece of incense offering money was transformed

Daytrip for single women and men to mingle and get to know each other

A Halloween meet-and-greet party for singles

Folk custom committee of Daan District commended during the citation ceremony

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into the rainbow lotus flowers, shoes, costumes, and gold ingots, so as to reduce the level of waste created.

2. Alternatives for Improving Worship RitualsIn striking a balance between traditional

worship practices and environmental protection, the Department of Civil Affairs of Taipei City Government continued to promote alternatives to minimize the burning of incense papers, including: "charity support in lieu of incense offering money," "rice in lieu of incense offering money," and "hand-clapping in lieu of firecrackers." In 2016, to strengthen "charity support in lieu of incense offering money," the Department launched a program that encouraged worshippers to present offerings online during the 7th month of the lunar calendar, diverting expenses on incense offering money to donations to charity. After the worship period had concluded, the roster of donor names was presented to the city god enshrined at the Taiwan Provincial City God Temple. In addition to honoring the worship rituals and protecting the environment, the money was also used for good causes.

To encourage a more environmentally-friendly

worship practice, in November, 24 temples across Taipei City united to launch a "rice in lieu of incense offering money" campaign. Worshippers could visit the temple, and replace incense offering money with "the rice of peace" to minimize air pollution risks from the burning of incense. Moreover, worshippers could take the rice home to be enjoyed with the family in a gesture to pray for peace. In 2016, "hand-clapping in lieu of firecrackers to ensure a safe and healthful pilgrimage" was launched, with the Taiwan Provincial City God Temple taking the lead to set a fine example of environmental stewardship in worship practice across Taipei City.

The presentation of the worship rituals

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3. The Celebration of the Coming of Age The 2016 Coming of Age ceremony was

characterized by community flair, and a boost of creativity of every district across the City of Taipei. On November 19, the 12 districts planned and organized the ceremony that honored the conventions of the ancient ritual, while fusing the event with a dose of ingenuity. For example: youth in Zhongzheng District participated in a "wearing of cap" ceremony; and an obstacle race in Zhishanyan was created by organizers in Shilin District to test the mettle and smarts of the youth, in the hope of helping them understand the responsibility that comes with adulthood. These events gave all the participating families a memorable time. Obstacle race in Zhishanyan by organizers in Shilin District

The "wearing of cap" ceremony in Zhongzheng District

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4. Alternative Eco-BurialsThe Taipei Mortuary Services Office launched

sea burial services in 2003; on November 10 of the same year, the Office also installed the first demonstrative area for tree burials. On October 27 2013, a flower burial site was unveiled. As of today, over 10,000 dearly departed have chosen eco-burials, leading the nation in terms of numbers. Starting in 2016, sea burial was made a regular interment choice so that the bereft could meet the wish of the departed in a timely manner: starting in 2016, a joint sea burial would be held every month between March and November. This was a pioneering initiative and the first-ever in Taiwan. The policy suggests that people are growing more supportive of eco-burials.

5. Lin-An-tai Historic House Elevated into a Hotspot for Promoting Taiwanese CultureIn recent years, the "collecting of drool,

and telling a child's fortune by placing various emblems before him and letting him choose one - Taipei" held at Lin-An-Tai Historic House are held to celebrate the beginning of life. The "collecting of drool" is designed for four-month-old infants, while "telling a child's fortune by placing various emblems before him and letting him choose one" is an ancient practice for one-year-olds. These events have received widespread acclaim and support, and had been attended by over 3,000 families with newborns and infants by the end of 2016. The Department of Civil Affairs hoped to combine the styles and characters of traditional Taiwanese culture, and turned the Historic House into a great venue for families with their newborns to celebrate a great day of bonding through the observation of Taiwanese traditions, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

The Cultural Relic Display Hall at Lin-An-Tai Historic House organizes handicraft workshops, workshops on seasonal rituals, the making of child's plays at Dacheng, the thematic "An-Tai Academia," "mid-summer night concerts," "the snowflake concerts," guided tours and sketching competitions - totaling more than 100 events Promoting eco-burials

A press meeting on the launch of an ahead-of-time eco-burial application

Young schoolchildren learn about traditional Taiwanese customs at An-Tai Academia during a step-by-step program

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in all! The Department of Civil Affairs hopes to encourage visitors to experience the vibrant Taiwanese traditions through a tour around the historic house, while providing citizens a great daytrip destination for holidays.

ConclusionRituals and practices involved in religious

ceremonies have consistently evolved over the past one hundred years. Other than becoming a more integral part of people's lives, these conventions have also stripped away of excesses and the unnecessary so that they might evolve into more environmentally friendly, lifestyle-driven, and family-oriented practices. The modernized ritual customs, while honoring the wishes of the

older generations, also allow young families to incorporate traditional rituals into their daily activities. The youth are more inspired to partake in religious ceremonies, pass on the traditions, allow them to take roots, and exert greater influence. This sums up precisely the essence and objectives of religious ceremonies.

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Taipei City Government is committed to creating a friendly and convenient travel environment over the long term. It has been proactively combining efforts from its respective departments/ offices and the private sector to integrate the city’ s tourism resources, whilst simultaneously marketing urban highlights. The goal is to define Taipei ’ s uni q ue image and present it to the world, bringing international travelers to visit the city for a first time, returning time and time again to find “Taipei, Always M ore D elights! ”

Tourism and Leisure

Building a Travel-Friendly Environment

Part 1

1. Understand Needs and Provide Travel-Friendly ServiceThe Department of Information and Tourism,

Taipei City Government, started to publish the Annual Survey Report on Visitor Expenditure and Trends in Taipei City in July 2012. Based on the annual report, the Department has been planning and improving tourism facilities so as to provide better services. Survey results in the 2015 report showed that 92% of visitors who came to Taiwan also visited Taipei City. Their favorite sightseeing spots in the city included Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, National Palace Museum, Ximending and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

To reinforce visitor information services, the Department set up visitor information centers and visitor centers at respective traffic intersections and sightseeing spots, including seven visitor information centers, four visitor centers, seven travel information stations, and 12 information stations at local friendly stores. Throughout 2016, 2,052,060 people visited the visitor information centers in

Taipei City and 395,602 visitors made inquiries; 1,426,965 copies of travel publication were also distributed. In addition, to address trends for self-guided tours, 60 tour guides specializing in English,

Japanese and Korean are ready to serve their duties following fixed routes on Saturdays and Sundays at three hot sightseeing spots (Ximending, Shilin and Xinyi), beginning in August 2016. The tour guides provide guidance on transportation and tourist information, and thus help to nurture a travel-friendly environment.

2. Knowing Taipei—Welcome to Discovery Center of TaipeiThe Discovery Center of Taipei, located inside

the City Hall, interactively guides and helps visitors become a part of the various fixtures that successfully recreate the city’s past, present

Taiwan received more than 10,000,000 visitors in 2015 and the number reached 10,690,279 in 2016. Most of the visitors would come to Taipei City, making i t the most frequently visited city in Taiwan. In light of the increasing number of visitors each year, and in order to provide visitors with a pleasant travel experience, Taipei City Government has been working to create a safe, comfortable travel environment through reinforcing tourism marketing at home and abroad. All efforts are meant to provide better services for travelers as they enjoy their trips during the stay.

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Information station at the Yannick Sweet Village

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and future. The special exhibition hall on the second floor accommodates special exhibitions reflective of contemporary events and issues on a yearly basis. Besides “the Return of Teresa Teng Memorial Exhibition” continued from 2015, there was “the Exhibition of American, George H. Kerr, Dedicated His Whole Life to Taiwan” between February 24 and July 3 2016. The Discovery Center of Taipei received a total of 197,924 visitors throughout 2016.

3. Certified Muslim-Friendly Travel EnvironmentIn order to compete for the vast Muslim travel

market, the Department of Information and Tourism has proactively constructed a Muslim-friendly travel environment. The first Muslim prayer room was made available at the Discovery Center of Taipei in the City Hall where the restrooms are equipped with a Muslim shower situated next to the toilet, making it a role model in shaping a Muslim-friendly travel environment. As many as 47 hotels and restaurants in Taipei City had acquired

Halal certification by 2016, topping the list of all counties and cities throughout Taiwan. The Department will continue to promote and expand these services to turn Taipei into the top travel destination for Muslim visitors.

4. Travel PublicationsIn order to serve visitors from different parts

of the world, the Department of Information and Tourism released diversified travel publications containing a lot of useful information, such as the Taipei × Tourist Information map and a brief introduction to sightseeing in different areas (such as Bangka, Maokong, Datong and Beitou). In addition, the Department published Taipei Pictorial, TAIPEI, Fun Taipei, Star‧Taipei, among others, to provide visitors with multiple route options while enabling a better understanding of Taipei City through various travel publications.

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George H. Kerr collection at display

Light rugs in particular hotels for Muslim to pray

Brief introduction to tourism by areas

Taipei Pass Handbook and the ticket

In December 2016, the Department printed the Taipei Pass Handbook , provided free of charge to visitors who purchased the Taipei Pass. The pass is good for an unlimited number of Taipei MRT and bus rides in Taipei City and New Taipei City before it expires. Besides introducing different theme-based tours, the handbook includes coupons that visitors can use around the city.

5. New Taipei Travel Net to Ally with TripAdvisor To effectively market tourism resources in

Taipei City, the Department of Information and Tourism overhauled “Taipei Travel Net,” an important portal for sightseeing in Taipei, which completed its upgrade in June 2016. In addition, through collaboration with the world-famous and the biggest review website TripAdvisor,

accommodations, sightseeing spots and stores in Taipei City are rated to quickly provide visitors with a quality overview and details.

In light of the mobile app trend, the brand new Taipei Travel Net adopts responsive web design (RWD) methodology. Users can easily access online information with optimal display quality

using a desktop, notebook, tablet or mobile device. Taipei Travel Net was visited 5,930,000 times in 2016. The website now has more than 270,000 Facebook fans, 680,000 Microblog followers, and 630,000 Line users as friends.

6. Constant Update for Better Guided Tour Service Since 2008, the Department has been setting

up sightseeing guidance at various tourist attractions. As of the end of 2016, a total of 420 sightseeing indicators for tourists and also roadside tourist information at 229 places had been installed throughout Taipei City. In addition, 28 store indicators and two roadside maps for stores had been set up in the New Beitou hot spring area. Roadside tourist information at 114 different places were renewed and updated as of the end of 2016. The information is not only provided in Chinese, English and Japanese; but Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese versions are now available for download in order to offer assistance to the increasing number of visitors from the Southeast Asia. Furthermore, 30 more sites were included in the Taipei Tourist Audio Guide in 2016. The service is now accessible at a total of 71 sightseeing spots in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. A guidance handbook was introduced in the second half of the year. Visitors can now use their mobile devices to scan the QR Code and immediately get connected to Taipei Travel Net and enjoy self-guided tours.

7. Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Service Beitou Zhuzihu RouteIn 2013, the Department of Information

and Tourism was approved by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to take part in the Sightseeing Spot Seamless Travel Service Program with the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu Route. A small bus (Bus 9) runs between Beitou and Zhuzihu, making stops at sightseeing spots such as Xinbeitou, Sulfur Valley, Yangming Park, Grass Mountain Chateau and Yangmingshuwu. By the end of 2016, the number of passengers had amounted to about 2,270,212. 564,682 passengers took the bus in 2016 alone.

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Brand new Taipei Travel Net goes online

8. Strict Management for Safe and Decent AccommodationAs of 2016, 27 international hotels, 17 hotels

and 514 inns and guesthouses (558 in total, providing more than 36,000 rooms) completed registration with the city in compliance with the Act for the Development of Tourism. In order to improve hotel service in Taipei City, the Department of Information and Tourism organized four rounds of Hotel Industry Workers’ Workshop in 2016. 418 employees in the hotel industry participated in the workshops. The 2016 Evaluation of the Management of Hotels held by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications took place on October 11 2016 in Taipei City. The Department of Information and Tourism was rated “Outstanding” in hotel industry management and guidance. In the same year, 23 hotels received subsidies to improve public safety and accommodation quality.

9. Improved Facilities for Industrial Road Construction, Riverside Services and Sightseeing Spots In order to signify the characteristics of local

trades and to develop a sound road network for these areas, the Geotechnical Engineering Office under the Public Works Department completed the improvement and maintenance of road

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Bravo getting on the bus for Beitou-Zhuzihu route at MRT Beitou Station

landscape and safety facilities at Zhuzihu and Maokong in 2016. Permeable pavers were used to improve the quality of these roads and to also echo with the concept of “a sponge city” initiated by Taipei City Government.

The Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works Department unveiled plans for different riverside theme parks for leisure with distinctive atmospheres. The most popular activity held in the riverside theme park in 2016 was the “Wetland Fun Learning” series. The series were fully signed up to and well received by participants. In addition, a total of 10 bike rental stations had been set up along riverside bikeways where various types of bicycles are now available for rent at one place and returnable at another. Peripheral cycling commodities are available for sale. Free bicycle pumping, easy repairs, basic first-aid and AED are also accessible. In July 2016, eight riverside parks underwent remodeling and 10 restrooms were made available for more comfort and convenience.

Besides the upgraded riverside services, sightseeing facilities at respective locations were further improved. The upstream of Zhuzihu

Wetland volunteers making an ecological floating island

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The Green Maple Trail platform at Zhuzihu

in Beitou, for example, was restored in recent years to correct the long-standing problem of soil erosion caused by heavy rains. Construction of the Green Maple Trail situated between the Zhongzheng Mountain industrial road and Zhuzihu Road was also completed. The NeiShuangxi Nature Center was overhauled to include the Big Tree Meadow and Big Tree Garden, taking care of both environmental education and recreation. The Zhinan Scenic Area includes Maokong Gondola and the hillside landscape, with Chinese fringe trees planted on the top of the hill and flower Neishuangxi Nature Center-Garden of Four Season

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Sunset glow scenic platform in Beitou Hushan Community

Military housing at the 40mm anti-aircraft gun site

fields right beneath the gondola. Art works are placed in the midst of the flowers to impress gondola riders. Shinyi Creek in Beitou combines hot spring and geothermal energy for the first time to create the natural creek landscape reappear in a different look. Hushan Community in Beitou, in particular, is now featured with the Old Soap Nut Tree Platform, the Hudi Historic Trail, the 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Site Restoration, the Sunset Glow Scenic Platform, the Sister Trees, and the Wind-Moving Rock. In the future, residents in agricultural communities on respective hills will be interviewed and the results will be taken into account in the city’s overall plans to revitalize the communities.

Providing Quality Tourism Resources

Part 2

1. In-depth Travel in Taipei –Familiarization Trips and Travel ItinerariesTo effectively promote travel itineraries, the

Department of Information and Tourism continued

to organize familiarization trips and invite travel agents and media groups to participate. Travel itineraries for the west part of Taipei City, river cruise and delicacies had been planned in 2016. The two exploring events featuring “Croaking Frogs, Old Time Fun, and Love for the River” and “Dancing Butterflies, Taste of Authenticity, and Mid-Summer Night” were held before travel agents turned them into travel packages for sale. This is an effective way of endorsing the city’s sightseeing resources.

In addition, with “What’s New for Taipei Travelers” as the core of planning, experiential marketing was applied in 2016 to integrate characteristic sightseeing spots in travel itineraries. In the meantime, two online campaigns were held to openly welcome suggestions on sightseeing spots and solicit articles. There were also 10 “experiential mini trip to Taipei” campaigns hosted. Each had a different theme. Famous writers, travel experts and local hosts were invited to take part in the campaigns where they shared their stories about Taipei and personally recommended itineraries. Moreover, two rounds of keynote workshops about sightseeing in Taipei City were hosted by the Department to help domestic and international travellers fully explore the city.

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In order to promote river cruises, the Taipei City Public Transportation Office launched “the Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip” which combines special tourist attractions (land-based or water-based) in the surroundings of piers. The Office designed theme-based packages in which audio tours were included. Various half-day travel packages, land-based or water-based, are ready for visitors’ selection. The half-day packages include Dadaocheng Cultural and Historical Roam, Guandu Ecological Exploration, and Dadaocheng Light Sculpture and Night Cruise. To do more than fulfilling visitors’ needs, educational purpose was also taken into consideration. The Office worked with the Department of Education to launch the river cruise field trip program through which students learned the history, ecology and culture of the rivers while enjoying the river cruise. It was well received by teachers and students who participated in the program. Nearly 8,000 teachers and students from more than 50 schools in Taipei City signed up for the program in 2016.

2. Yu You-ren's Summer Residence “Beitou Plum Garden” as Sightseeing SpotIn order to provide tourists in the New Beitou

area with sound services, the Department of Information and Tourism established a visitor center at the Plum Garden to answer travel inquires where standing exhibitions are held. The exhibitions are “Beitou Travel Fun,” “About Plum Garden,” “Architectural Light Gallery Theme Section,” “Tea Room” and “Political Calligrapher

Yu You-ren.” On a yearly basis, calligraphers are invited to come to the Plum Garden to write spring couplets during Chinese New Year. These spring couplets are given away to the garden’s visitors free of charge. In addition, the Plum Garden is committed to holding various types of artistic and cultural events. For instance, “Plum Garden Fun,” hosted in 2016, attracted a total of 63,299 visitors to participate in the event.

3. Promote Upgrade and Transformation of Local Industries

– Tourism about Flowers and TeaThe Department of Economic Development,

Taipei City Government planned 2016 Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival– Aesop’s Calla Lily Fable II. Appreciating the beautiful calla lily at night was recommended during the festival period. The festival brought around 500,000 visitors. The production value of the flowers reached NT$15,000,000, while the total production value of other recreational industries in Zhuzihu area reached NT$90,000,000. The combined production value came to NT$105,000,000. The calla lily industry has been successfully t ransformed f rom product ion to in-depth ecological tourism. It is also a green economy. Income is thus increased for local flower farmers while people are provided with a desirable environment for recreation.

In addit ion, to promote the Muzha Iron Goddess tea (T ieguanyin) and Nangang Baozhong tea in Taipei City, annual tea contests combining skill presentations and sales are

River cruise field trip – Taipei Chenggong High School

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organized regularly in spring and winter for tea farmers. The free tea promotion class at the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong is held to explain tea culture and to offer the opportunity to experience tea making. Events about the tea culture and osmanthus are organized at Jiuzhuang Tea Mountain in Nangang, offering visitors a different, unique opportunity to experience the fragrance of tea.

. Taipei po Farmer’s Mar et Jianguo Holiday Flower Market and Recreational FarmsWant to exper ience the l ivel iness of a

marketplace? Come and explore the Taipei

Experiential tea leaves production organized by Taipei Tea Promotion Center

Taipei Expo Farmer’s Market

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EXPO Park on weekends. Taipei Expo Farmer’s Market sells products that come directly from their places of origin, and it works with professional test authorities to keep a close eye on product safety as part of a joint effort to promote local agricultural products. Throughout 2016, local seasonal agricultural products were introduced as large, theme-based events, such as “the May Peaches Sale from Taoyuan,” “the July Refreshing

Ritual – Summer Beer Festival,” “Mid-Autumn Pomelo Fragrance – Healthy Vegetarians,” “Face to Face with Small Growers about Rice,” and “the Light Meal Era – Best Winter Food Ingredients for Health.” These events brought in over 1,380,000 visitors throughout 2016 and contributed more than NT$146,000,000 for farmers.

Jianguo Holiday Flower Market is the largest of its kind in Asia. In order to reinforce international exchange among flower industries, the peony exhibition was jointly organized by the market and the City of Matsue, Japan before the Chinese New Year, attracting over 130,000 visitors. Deputy Major of Matsue and the peony association chairman came to the exhibition to speak a few words. Jianguo Holiday Flower Market, a well-known international tourist attraction for all ages, received around 2,400,000 visitors throughout 2016, with total sales amounting to NT$200,000,000.

In addition, there are a total of 10 recreational farms in Taipei City. In order to revitalize and promote the recreational farming industry in the

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city, the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government organized field trips at recreational farms and sponsored 2,900 students from the city’s public and private elementary schools and young children in senior classes of public kindergartens to take part. The goal is to enable teachers and students to experience and learn more about the nature and agriculture.

5. Taipei EXPO Park EventsTaipei EXPO Park, located by Keelung River,

includes the Yuanshan Park Area, Fine Arts Park Area and Xinsheng Park Area. Inside Taipei EXPO Park visitors will find the Zhongshan Parent-Child Center, the U Life Village, Taipei, MAJI Square, and the EXPO Dome and EXPO Hall that accommodate theme-based exhibitions on a quarterly basis. Year 2016 marked a busy year full of activities and events from start to end. Some examples of this are the “Beijing Ditan Culture Experience Taipei Stop” to celebrate the Lantern Festival, “Fancy Frontier” reflective

of teenage culture, the “Taiwan International Cultural and Creative Industry Expo” and “Taiwan Annual” featuring arts and cultural creativity, the “2016 MEET TAIPEI Innovation & Entrepreneurial Carnival” concerning innovation and career building, as well as “WIRFORCE 2016” for the emerging e-sports. These events accumulated 4,520,000 visitors throughout 2016.

Urban Marketing for Taipei

Part 3

1. verseas Mar eting of Taipei’s ImageTo bring a greater number of overseas visitors

to Taipei City, the Department of Information and Tourism aimed focused on the ASEAN countries in 2016. Besides spreading travel publications in the various languages of these emerging markets, tourism promotion workshops were held locally by the Department. The Department also participated in various local promotional events for the same purpose. All efforts are intended to reinforce the marketing of Taipei. (1) Thailand: A group of visa-waived visitors from

Thailand was invited on the first familiarization t r ip to explore Taipei Ci ty. The group consisted of Thai travel agents, media groups and bloggers. Travel publications in Thai were available. The Department also attended the tourism promotion workshops in Bangkok and Chiang Mai in June. 2016 Beijing Ditan Culture Experience Taipei Stop

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(2) Vietnam: The Depar tment took par t in the tourism workshop that took place in Ho Chi Minh City in September for which the Department specially prepared travel publ icat ions in Vietnamese related to travelling in Taipei.

(3) Turkey: Turkish film director Kürşat Kizbaz came to Taiwan and made a documentary in December. Turkish Airlines passengers will have a chance to view the documentary about Taipei City on the plane.

(4) The Middle East: The Department participated in the Arabian local tourism promotion workshops for the first time this year. Travel agents from the Middle East were invited to visit and explore Taipei City.

(5) Japan: 20,000 “Feel Taipei” self-guided travel packages were created through collaboration with travel agencies and airliners. In addition, handbooks and EasyCards (both in limited edition) from partnership with the Naoki Prize winning writer Akira Higashiyama and photographer Mika Ninagawa were launched. In addit ion, through an adver t isement exchange with Tokyo City, the Feel Taipei package promotion successfully appeared at Tokyo Metro. “Taipei Honey,” specially designed desserts that tourist can bring home from Taipei, was also marketed through collaboration with Japan FamilyMart. In 2016, Tukudane, the most popular Japanese TV program from Fuji Television Network, Inc. also came to Taiwan to film special travel editions. All efforts were well received by the public.

(6) Korea: Travel packages were launched on the basis of “Answer! Fun Taipei,” with a product launch held in Korea and actress Sung Yun-hua appointed the tourism ambassador for Taipei. In addition, bloggers from Korea were invited to take a familiarization trip to explore Taiwan.

(7) Singapore: “Fun Taipei” self-guided travel

packages with competitive prices were created based on the idea “travel as game.” Multiple promotional events were hosted and cyber celebrities were invited to appear in short promotional films. As of the end of 2016, the short films already attracted over 470,000 viewers.

(8) Malaysia:10,000 Fun Taipei package deals were created for Malay and Muslim visitors. The Department and the Taipei Association of

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The stunning carnival float on behalf of the Department of Information and Tourism participating in the 2016 Shanghai Tourism Festival floats parade

Writer Akira Higashiyama appears at the tourism promotional press conference in Japan

Packages for self-guided tours launched in HanaTour International Travel Show

Travel Agents also jointly organized a travel agents partnership meeting in Malaysia.

(9) Indonesia: The Department participated in a tourism promotion workshop and a sales fair that took place in Surabaya, Indonesia, for which four theme-based travel routes (“old town’s cultural creativity,” “natural attractions,” “modern shopping” and “Muslim delicacies”) were launched based on the preferences of Indonesian travellers. In addition, Indonesian t rave l publ icat ions were prepared to welcome the people of Indonesia to come and experience the Muslim-friendly travel environment in Taipei.

(10) China: To promote Taipei tour ism, the Department held Taipei tourism promotion workshop in Shanghai New World Daimaru and participated in the 2016 Shanghai Tourism Festival floats parade.

2. MICE PromotionTo encourage bus inesses to organize

international exhibitions in Taipei and create travel packages related to the city, the Department of Information and Tourism welcomes applications for the city’s sponsorship by establishing a one-stop service readily available for applications regarding MICE. Administrative assistance is also offered on a case-by-case basis. The sponsorship program benefitted a total of 102 applications throughout 2016, attracting around 123,766 vendors and tourists from overseas and accumulating a tourism production value

of more than NT$3,750,000,000 for Taipei City. One example is Social Business East Asian Conference 2016 organized by the Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the winner of Nobel Peace Pr ize, was invited to come to Taipei City, where he held summit talks with mayor Ko Wen-je. The Department also proactively made exchanges with domestic and international exhibit ion organizers by visiting Thailand and Malaysia for the Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations, the UFF Open Seminar in Asia and the 55th ICCA Congress. The Department also became a member of the Taiwan Convention and Exhibition Association and the Taiwan Exhibition and Convention Association (TECA) to demonstrate its full commitment to enhance MICE in Taipei City.

3. Subsidies for Tourism EventsIn order to encourage organizations in the

private sector to hold tourism events in Taipei City, which will boost the tourism industry and benefit the city by bringing domestic and international visitors to Taipei City, the Department of Information and Tourism subsidized 11 tourism events in 2016. The events attracted about 313,438 people. For example, “Taipei Breadology Competition,” “Taiwan Bakery Cuisine Exhibition,” “TUA-TIU-TIANN International Festival of Arts,” “Hot Spring Season of Taipei” and “Fun Guandu” were very popular events in which many visitors took part.

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Lively procession for Fun GuanduDr. Muhammad Yunus, winner of Nobel Peace Prize, visits Taiwan.

4. Domestic and International Travel FairsBased on the themes of “Taipei, Always

More Delights!,” “Bus/Bike, Metro, Walk” and “Tourism in the West Part of Taipei City,” the Department of Information and Tourism continued to partner with businesses for participation in well-known domestic and international travel fairs, conventions & exhibitions, and tourism promot ion events in 2016. For ins tance, “International Spring Travel Fair (STF),” “Taipei

Tourism Expo (TTE),” and “Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF)” attracted over 519,000 visitors with media coverage generating 162 pieces of news. As far as participation in the international travel fairs is concerned, “Travel Revolution” in Singapore, “HanaTour International Travel Show” in Korea, “JATA Tourism EXPO Japan,” “Arabian Travel Market,” and “International Travel EXPO Ho Chi Minh City” attracted over 410,000 people, covering over 500 pieces of news. For conventions and exhibitions, the Department participated in IMEX in Frankfurt and the Incentive Travel and Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) in Thailand. The two events generated 262 pieces of news covered by the media; with each attracting more than 14,000 visitors.

5. Tourism Events The Department of Information and Tourism

held the following events in 2016 in order to increase the city’s publicity and to bring crowds into the areas where the events took place. These events are:(1) 2016 Taipei Riverside Festival

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2016 Taipei Riverside Festival Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day

Theme-based itineraries recommended at the Taipei Pavilion of TTE attracted a large crowd

environment along the riverbanks in Taipei, riverside events such as concerts, performances and marketplaces for cultural creativity were held regularly on the weekend between July and August. A total of 10 events took place at sites such as Dadaocheng Wharf, Guandu Riverside Park, Taipei Water Park, Dihua Street and Dajia Riverside Park. The Taipei Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day event on August 6, in particular, broke with tradition and presented the largest electropop fireworks of its kind in Taiwan. The whole process went live online through mobile app and successfully attracted a more than 700,000 viewers. People could also picnic on the lawn and watch performances and the fireworks, creating a sense of quality along the riverside and an aura of relaxation. (2) Taipei Wu-gou-shui Water

Recreation ActivitiesBesides artistic and cultural performances

and events, to promote Taipei riversides, Taipei Wu-gou-shui as part of Taipei Riverside Festival

2016 was organized in the waterways between the Shuangxi Wharf of Keelung River and Shezi Bridge on the Saturdays and Sundays in July in 2016, turning this section of Keelung River into another popular site for water recreation following on from the Dajia section. (3) Taipei Riverside Kids Festival

In order to develop river tourism of Taipei City and attract visitors, the Taipei Riverside Kids

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Splendid fireworks light up the night sky at Dadaocheng

Festival was held at Dajia Riverside Park between August 20 and 28 2016. Besides large water-based facilities, there were other multiple events and performances suitable for the whole family to take part, such as the giant book story-telling and action songs for kids.(4) 2016 Hari Raya Idul Fitri

Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important holidays in Islam. The Department of Information and Tourism helped Taipei Grand Mosque organize the holiday event on July 6. Mayor Ko Wen-je arrived at the event to pay his respects to Muslims. In addition, the Department held the 2016 Hari Raya Idul Fitri for the first time where well-known Islamic scholars were invited to speak and share experiences with participants. In addition, the popular singer Siti Badriah was invited from Indonesia to sing in Taipei for the event. There were also food stands full of delicacies with Halal certification, as well as stands for interactive games, amounting to 23 stands in total at the event. The 2016 Hari Raya Idul Fitri, which received more than 10,000 participants, enabled

many Muslim people to feel the city’s great atmosphere and openness for cultural diversity.(5) 2016 Taipei 101 International Run

Up RaceOn May 1 2016, the Department of Information

and Tour ism and Taipei F inancia l Center Corporation jointly organized the 2016 Taipei 101 International Run Up Race. To prepare for the coming Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, mayor

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Mayor o Wen- e successfully breaks last year’s record

Muslim friends sitting on the floor for Eid al-Fitr event

Ko Wen-je once again took part in the race and successfully broke his own record after last year. Another highlight of the event was the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade relay team formed by twenty public servants of Taipei City Government. Combining the creativity symbolic of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, the city’s relay team added a lot of fun to the race, and took first place in the Celebrity Relay category.(6) 2017 Taipei City New Year's Party

The 2017 Taipei City New Year's Party took place at the City Hall Square starting 19:00 on December 31 2016 till January 1 2017. The party was reflective of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade by shaping Taipei into a vigorous, healthy city for sports. The party’s warm-up activities and countdown created the festivity atmosphere and marked the beginning of a new year in the Xinyi Shopping District.

ConclusionProviding the best travel environment and

travel services has always been the goal

of Taipei City Government. This year, many tourism promotion events were organized at home and abroad by Taipei City Government. All were intended to market Taipei as a tourism destination. The Global Destination Cities Index by MasterCard ranked Taipei City 15th among the 132 cities around the world, and the ranking surpassed Rome. Taipei City Government hopes its comprehensive travel services and promotional efforts will open up more domestic and international travel markets for Taipei, making it a must-visit city in Asia!

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In tandem with rapid economic development and the ageing of the population, new global trends are beginning to view health as a basic human right. Taipei City is a highly-developed city when it comes to the economy and knowledge, and it is important that we also work to integrate sports into the city’ s fabric so that it becomes part of life. W ith the rise of awareness in the importance of health, Taipei City Government takes into account the diverse needs of different ethnic groups in both sports venue construction and event planning, and actively organizes recreational and sports events to promote sports for all. It seeks to establish a sustainable and livable, healthy and dynamic city with healthy citizens who exercise regularly.

Sports for all

The goal of sports for all is to encourage everyone to actively participate in sports, providing equal access to exercise resources, and incorporating exercise into their lives so that it further becomes a part of their lifestyle and culture. Through establishing dynamic and friendly sports environments, promoting the participation of diverse ethnic groups to exercise, constructing high quality sports venues and organizing sports events or related activities, creating sports trends and policies which encourage citizens to voluntarily join sports groups, and establishing regular exercise and leisure habits, a high-quality lifestyle and culture in Taipei City will be shaped.

Sports for all

Table 1 Hiking Activities Organized in Each Administrative District in 2016

No.t District Location Date of Event Number of Attendees

Total 18,935

1 Neihu Dagouxi Water Park, Dagouxi Hiking Trail, Green Lake Trail, Lei Yue Mountain Trails March 12 935

2 Wanhua Dagouxi Hiking Trail, Green Lake Trail March 19 500

3 Wenshan National Chengchi University, Zhinangong Hiking Trail March 20 3,000

4 ZhongzhengTaipei City Hakka Cultural Park, and Guting Riverside Park Higking Trail, Gungguan Riverside Plaza

March 20 1,100

5 Zhongshan Jiantanshan Hiking Trail April 16 600

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SongshanXinyi Daan

Nangang

Songshan Cihui Temple (Sung Shan Tsu Huei Temple) SquareSishoushan (Four Beasts Mountain) - Hushan Hiking Trail

April 23 10,000

7 Datong Jiantanshan Hiking Trail May 28 800

8 ShilinTaipei Municipal Zhishan Junior High School, Jiannan Road, trails, Zheng Chenggong Temple

May 28 1,000

9 Beitou Taoyuan Junior High School, Chen Ancestral Hall, Taipei National University of the Arts

September 3 1,000

Source: Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government

Vigorous Sports for All Development

Part 1

1. Increasing Public Participation in Sports and Making Sports Universal for Citizens

(1) Organizing Hiking Activities In order to promote and encourage people

to head outdoors, Taipei City District Offices cooperate with the city government to promote healthy urban policies in organizing hiking activities. They hope to foster people's positive exercise habits and raise awareness of Taipei City's natural ecology.

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(2) E n h a n c i n g A c t i v i t y R e v i e w Mechanism to Optimize Road Run Activity

In response to the rapid development in popularity of road racing, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government implemented the "Taipei City Road Run Event Evaluation Program" as an innovative measure to optimize the quantity and quality control of road race events in 2015, this being the first measure of total quantity control in Taiwan. Routes are divided into A, B, C, D four levels, with the annual total number of up to 75 road-runs reducing the traffic impact and interference caused by road running to the surrounding area. In addition, they have worked to avoid road runs in over-concentrated areas of the city. Mechanisms such as standardizing the route of all levels and the adoption of regular review meetings to establish the application screening system helps to optimize the quality of road running activities. There were 43 running activities held in 2016, with more than 350,000 people participating.(3) Taking into Account of Citizens’

Needs for Exercise and Promoting Featured Sports

A. 2016 Asian Dance Tour Taipei Open (WDC World Ranking)On February 28 2016, Taipei Arena played

host to the 2016 Asian Dance Tour Taipei Open (WDC World Ranking), attracting 170 participants

from 30 countries to take part in the competition. The participation of almost all of the world’s top 24 dancers made it an exciting event.

B. 2016 WDC World Cup Championships On March 12 2016, Taipei Arena played

majestic host to the 2016 WDC World Cup Open Championships Super Star Show, with a total of 800 participants from 30 countries participating in the championships. The world professional Latin champions Riccardo and Yulia, along with world professional modern champion Arunas and Katusha, were invited to showcase exquisite dances.

C. ealth and appiness on Taipei’s Riverside 2016 Taipei Dragon Boat FestivalFrom June 9 to 11 2016 in Dajia Riverside

Park, the Dragon Boat Festival helped nurture the

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Opening ceremony of ealth and appiness on Taipei’s Riverside 2016 Taipei Dragon Boat Festival

Exciting flag catching of dragon boat championships

city’s image, drove the development of waterfront, and reinforced the folk culture of the Dragon Boat races. In addition to the exciting dragon boat races themselves, activities such as giant rice dumpling challenges, parent-child cheerleading, and other fun carnival activities made this an exciting cultural celebration and experience for both domestic and foreign tourists visiting Taipei. It attracted a total of 60,000 visitors.

2016 was the first time that "International City University Dragon Boat Races" were included. Young students from different cities compete in the event, bringing internationality and youth vitality to the event. Following on from the exciting Taipei International Dragon Boat Championships of previous years, about 5,000 participants from 210 local and international teams gathered at Taipei riverside for the country's largest international dragon boat race.

D. 2016 Taipei Marathon2016 Taipei Marathon was held on December

18 2016. In comparison to previous years, the event was targeted more towards elite groupings and refined services with innovative changes. On the competition side, the 10-km run was cancelled, leaving only full marathon and half marathon with a total of 25,000 runners participating. It was also the first time the road running route had passed all four Taipei ancient city gates, and the route had been measured and accredited by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). In addition to the road running event, "International Forum of 2016 Taipei Marathon" was held on

October 1-2 2016 to add even more spice to the event. Event organizers of Tokyo Marathon and Singapore Marathon along with well-known local and international runners were invited to share their marathon experiences. On top of that, the first marathon EXPO was organized to provide runners and the public with a new experience. Volunteers and cheerleading recruitment was enhanced so as to provide a diverse and quality service. The event attracted runners from more than 40 countries and regions to participate, pushing the Taiwan marathon and road running scene onto the international stage.

E. Taking the Initiative into the Workplace Services in Promoting Fitness of WorkersIt order to encourage major enterprises in

Taipei City to pay attention to the fitness and wellbeing of their workers, and thus to contribute towards the creation of a healthy sports city as a result, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government and University of Taipei collaborated in March 2016 to create the campaign "Workforce LOHAS Fun" for the first time. At the same time, by way of the " Sports i Taiwan Project " promoted by Sport Administration, Ministry of Education, strategies such as channel integration and promotion were used to encourage people to become a part of fitness courses that provide BMI measuring and sports consultation. There were 26 sessions with 1,394 people participating in a total of 114 hours of sports counseling services. The aim was to assist enterprises to organize sports clubs which autonomously operate sports courses and help to promote the city of Taipei so

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that it might become one of the Healthy Cities of the World Health Organization (WHO).

F. Activating Riverfront for a Diverse Water Activities and Promoting Water SportsTo promote leisure water activities for youth

and Taipei citizens during summer time, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government organized the "Taipei Water Sports 2016" every Saturday and Sunday during the period of July

2 to September 4 2016 at Dajia Riverside Park. A team of professional coaches were brought in, and comprehensive safety measures were provided for citizens so that they might experience diverse water activities including canoeing, stand up paddling and dragon boat rowing within a safe environment. In 2016, the "traditional bamboo raft" was launched for a whole new experience, and this drew a total of more than 6,000 people to participate.

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International Forum of 2016 Taipei Marathon

Workforce Fitness Program Crazy Summer 2016

2. Integrating the Sports Development of Various E thnic Groups and Creating a Diverse Sport City Image

(1) Expanding the Students’ earning i n Spo r t s by Suppo r t i ng the Development of Sports Clubs in Schools

At all levels, Taipei City schools provide the appropriate learning environment to meet the individual needs of different students and to promote students' development of different specialties through a sustainable "school-based" curriculum development. The development of sports clubs is mainly to expand the student learning environment and to cultivate students' various ability and interests in sports through a diverse sports learning environment which promotes their "adaptive development.”

The average number of sports clubs Taipei City schools at all levels during the 2015-2016 academic year reached 13 in elementary schools, 12 in junior high schools and 10 in high schools and vocational high schools. The schools set up a variety of sports clubs, including track and field, various ball sports, water sports, folk art sports, martial arts, dance sports, combat sports, and roller skating. They employed teachers and coaches with expertise and passion so that students might be given diverse opportunities to improve at and to practice sports.

(2) Organizing Recreational Sports Activities in All Districts in Taipei

To enrich the lives of residents and help them to have a physically active lifestyle, various districts have organized recreational sport events for local residences. They have participated in activities such as the Taipei 2016 Recreational Sports Day for Disabilities, dragon boat races and Taipei City Senior Sports Day, as well as other various sports activities from time to time. This helped to enhance people's health and enabled neighboring communities to communicate with each other. In the year 2016, activities related to Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade were held to encourage public participation, and to welcome the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade bringing people together. A total number of 10,300 people participated in the activities organized in various administrative districts in 2016.

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Taipei Water Sports 2016

Table 2 District-Level Sports Day Events Organized by Each Taipei District in 2016

Number Administrative district Event location Date Number of

participantsTotal 10,300

1 Shilin Stadium, University of Taipei April 23 1,200

2 Beitou Taipei Municipal Shipai Junior High School May 28 1,000

3 Zhongzheng Taipei Municipal Shipai Junior High School June 18 1,500

4 Xinyi Taipei Xinyi Sports Center June 25 600

5 Wanhua Auditorium, Taipei Municipal LongShan Junior High School June 25 850

6 Neihu Taipei Sanmin Junior High School August 27 950

7 Daan Taipei Da-An Sports Center May 28 700

8 Wenshan Taipei Municipal Shijian Junior High School & Wenshan Sports Center

August 21 & September 3 1,000

9 Zhongshan Taipei Zhongshan Jilin Elementary School October 1 700

10 Songshan Taipei Municipal Song Shan Primary School October 22 800

11 Nangang Taipei Nan Gang High School November 5 1,000

Source: Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government.

(3) Promoting Campaigns for Senior Citizens to be Physically Active and Enjoy Healthy Aging

The Depar tment of Spor ts, Taipei Ci ty Government launched the "Active Ageing Sports Program” and established Active Ageing Sports Guidance. This was a team of coaches who helped to create sports programs dedicated to senior citizens with safety, fun and continuity as

three core elements. In addition, it aligned with Taipei City multi-service centers, and set up pilot model stations in six districts including Beitou district, Neihu District, Wanhua District, Nangang District, Zhongshan District and Zhongzheng District. The program served more than 1,800 elders and worked with 13 multi-service centers and 45 community centers serving more than 5,000 elders. It also helped to raise the physically active population of Taipei City and make it a healthy city. (4) 2016 National Disabled Games,

MiaoliThe National Disabled Games is held every

two years. The latest event was held in Miaoli County from May 26 to 29 2016. A total of 240 athletes were sent from Taipei City to compete. Among all the teams that represented, this team had the largest contingent and took part in the most events. With 205 gold medals, 98 silver medals and 53 bronze medals won, Taipei team ranked number one in the nation with their six consecutive wins.

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Promote campaigns for senior citizens to be physically active and enjoy healthy aging

(5) 2016 Senior Citizen Sports DayThe Senior Citizen Sports Day was held on

October 15 2016 at Taipei Municipal Xinyi Junior High School. In addition to track and field, fun games for groups and three generations of family members participated. This year’s event featured easy to learn sports such as croquet, cricket and pétanque for seniors and family members to enjoy and experience. Through this kind of simple physical fitness taking part in cooperative games which help to train agile responses, senior citizens are able to expand their bodies and minds. This year’s event witnessed participation from 1,082 senior citizens, with the oldest participant being 94 years of age!.(6) 2016 Sports Day for Mentally and

Physically ChallengedThis event was held on September 24 2016 at

National Taiwan Normal University Affiliated High School. This year was the first time for the event to be held in the form of fun games Among the 664 participants were care takers, family members and holders of disability cards. This was a time for family members, care takers and disability card holders to work out, relax and have fun.

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Sports event for mentally and physically challenged for them to enjoy the benefits of sports

Sports Day for senior citizens showcased the vitality of seniors

(7) 2016 Citizens Sports Games, TaichungThe Citizens Sports Games is held once every

two years. The latest one was held in Taichung City from November 4 to 9 2016, with 566 athletes representing the City of Taipei in competitions such as powerlift ing, canoe polo, korfball, lifesaving, and 25 other sports. The Taipei team ranked number four in the nation with 21 gold medals, 29 silver medals and 31 bronze medals.(8) Organizing International Extreme

Sports Events and Recreation Camps to Promote Youth Sports

The Taipei International Extreme PK Contest has been held for six consecutive years and was held at the Nangang Extreme Spor ts Training Center from September 3 to 4 2016. The competition attracted 180 local and international players. In addition to the PK contest, extreme sports camps were also held during July and

August. This includes courses such as inline skating, mountain biking, and skateboarding. There were a total of 21 camps in all with a total of 315 people enrolling.(9) Organizing "Sports i Taiwan Project"

Series of Activities for Various Ethnic Groups to Develop the Habit of Exercise

In coordination with the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education for and their "Sports I Taiwan Project,” the Department of Sports of Taipei City Government continued to promote "Sports Culture Rooting," "Sports Knowledge Expansion,” "Sports Seed Spreading" and "Sports City Promotion" with the theme of "Spontaneous active lifestyle, LOHAS, and love for Sports.” Activities included the Taipei Marathon, National Sports Day Sports, Women for Sports, and the Senior Games, along with water sports activities

Taipei International Extreme PK Contest

Extreme Biking

A series of “Taiwan I Sport” activities

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such as Health and Happiness on Taipei’s Riverside at the 2016 Taipei Dragon Boat Festival, Crazy Summer Fun, water self-help, cycling, aboriginal tradition sports, Sports Day for Mentally and Physically Challenged Participants, slow softball community fairs, and other activities. There were a total of 14 projects and 80 related sports and activities covered, with more than 12 million people participating. This significantly elevated the trend of sports for all in Taipei City.

3. Guiding Sports Groups to Organize Var ious Sports Activities

Through the combination of non-governmental sports groups and local resources, they have jointly organized city-wide and district sports events to promote the participation of the public in sports activities. In 2016, there were 451 sports events with about 185,900 people participating. (See Table 3). In addition to granting financial assistance, it also assisted in the rental of venues, information announcement and marketing. Large training sessions were held for sports groups in Taipei to provide counselling to enhance the effectiveness of administrative operations. Experts and scholars in event marketing, communication skills and financial resources and sports groups

Table 3 2016 Result of Taipei City Sports Organizations Promotion of Sporting Events

Categories Sessions Subsidy amount (TWD) Event Participants

Total 451 23,997,664 185,940

Sporting Events Conducted by 12 District Sporting Associations 204 5,404,900 65,383

Sporting Events Conducted by Individual Sport Associations 129 11,763,319 61,107

People-orientated Sporting Events Conducted by Individual Sport Associations

118 6,829,445 59,450

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with outstanding performance were invited to share their experiences and to draw lessons from the experience of others. This helped to strengthen administrative capacity in the organization. It also helped to strengthen district and local resources as they worked to co-develop and promote sports for all.

Dazzling Achievements of Competitive Sports

Part 2

1. Strengthening Talent Training at All Levels

(1) Providing Training for Potential Athletes in School to Enhance the Sports Standard

By establishing sports courses and developing target sports, recruiting full-time sports coaches, and creating a system to nurture potential athletes in schools at all levels of Taipei City, it is hoped that we can root the development of sports and reinforce the growth of sport’s competitive edge.

The establishment of sports classes in schools in Taipei City at all levels helps to enhance the development of key sports. Our goal is to serve as a cradle for nurturing sports talent by setting

up one sports class for each grade level from fifth grade in elementary school up to senior year of high school. Class sizes will range from 15 to 30 students as a principle. In the 2015-2016 school year, there were a total of 228 classes of sports classes with 71 classes from 35 schools in the elementary school level, 93 classes from 30 schools in the junior high school level, 64 classes from 21 schools in the high school level. The targeted sports included track and field, water sports, gymnastics, various types of ball sports, combat sports, martial arts, archery, canoeing, rowing, weightlifting, wrestling, skating, figure skating, and folk sports. With the full-time sports coaches in schools helping to establish various types of sports training systems, the school’s focus is sharpened by full-time sports coaches and other resource. By establishing resource sharing and strategic alliances, combining with regional high schools, junior high schools and elementary schools, the city has been able to sync talent nurturing and build athletic talent pyramid cultivation systems within Taipei.(2) Strengthening the Effectiveness of

Basic Level Athlete Training BasesIn 2016, a total of 360 basic level athlete

training bases were set up at respective schools and at the sports association of Taipei City Sports Association. This has helped to establish sports talent training system at all levels. In order to improve the training equipment for athletes, according to the actual needs of basic level athlete training bases, subsidies were granted to schools to purchase appropriate equipment and to improve training environments that would maximize athletes’ performance. A total of 59 bases’ equipment purchase proposals and 34 training base environment improvement proposals were approved in 2016. In addition, in order to enable the athletes to communicate and interact with athletes from different countries and regions, foreign coaches were recruited and itinerant training was organized for athletes to learn different training methods and to observe the strengths and techniques of other athletes. There were 63 itinerant training grant proposals granted and 8 foreign coach proposals approved.

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2. Completing Sports Science and Sports HealthcareTaipei City Competitive Sports and Science

Center has been equipped with scienti f ic equipment and technology to assist athletes at training bases in Taipei their top competitiveness and earn break through achievements. In 2016, the center was composed of eight work units, providing measurements of athlete abil i ty, competitiveness and physiological state, injury protection and anti-doping promotion, nutrition and psychological counseling and analysis of athlete skills. Over 8,000 athletes benefited from the center.

Taipei City Sports Injury Protection Program takes the athletes at the heart of its sports protection services. In the year 2016, there were 20 sports injury bases, one sports injury clinic, and one physical therapy clinic set up

along with the establishment of Taipei Sports Injury Protection Team to provide athletes with support and services on everything from day-to-day training to competition. Athletic trainers and physical therapists are on site, with over 70,000 athletes served in 2016.

Balance ball training class at Sport Science Center

Table 4 Basic Level Athlete Training Base Establishment Situation in 2016

37 Sports Categories and Total 360 Training Bases

All levels of schools

Sports Categories ( Numbers of established bases )

Track and field (45), swimming (36), diving (1), water polo (1), gymnastics(9), badminton (21), tennis (8), table tennis(21), billiards (3), archery (13), shooting (2), boxing (9), wrestling (8), judo(17), fencing (9), martial arts (6), weightlifting (4), karate (14), Taekwondo (19), boating (3), canoeing (3) roller skating(7) olf (2) cycling (3) women’s softball(7) basketball (12), volleyball(16), handball(11), rugby (5), soccer (13), triathlon (1), sepak takraw(1)

The number of schools with bases/ The number of bases

Colleges: 1 School/19 bases High school: 28 schools/80 bases

Junior high schools: 48 schools/112 bases

Elementary schools: 69 schools/119 bases

146 schools/330 bases

Association Sports categoriesBilliards, shooting, wrestling, fencing, martial arts, taekwondo, skating, golf, handball, bowling, racquetball, triathlon, figure skating, and kabbadi. A total of 14 bases.

Baseball bases

Baseball

High school: 4 Schools/4 bases

Dali High School and Yangming High School applied for the high school and junior high school departments.

Junior high school: 5 schools/5 bases

Elementary schools : 7 school/7 bases

Approved number of bases 16 bases 14 schools/16 bases

Source: Department of Sports, Taipei City Government

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3. Continuing to Organize Top International Sports EventsHosting international sports events helps

to enhance the ability of athletes, trains sports management and tournament management personnel, and increases international sports exchange. There were a total of 10 international

sports events held in 2016. In addition to providing our athletes with a higher level of competitive challenge, opportunities to promote tourism and marketing for the city of Taipei are also part of the benefits in holding international sports events.

Table 5 List of Important International Sports Events in 2016

No. Event Date Highlights Description

1

2016 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

February 18-21There were elite athletes from 17 countries participating, and local and international media broadcasted the event. A total of more than 40,000 participants are estimated to have watched.

22016 Tour De Taiwan- Taipei Station

March 6

As an event classified as Level 1 (2.1) by the Union Cyclist International (UCI), renowned international cyclists have been invited to compete. With 20 teams of 160 elite cyclists from 28 countries taking part, the event successfully attracted 12,000 spectators.

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2016 Amway eSpring International Women 9-Ball Championship

June 13 - 19There were 40 outstanding female billiard players from 17 countries competing in the event, which attracted about 8,000 fans to cheer for the players.

4 YONEX Chinese Taipei Open 2016 June 28- July 3

A total of 372 athletes, and 17,330 spectators, participated in the event. The result of the game was the best since the start of the Open, with Chinese Taipei players Tian Cheng Zhou and Tsz-Ying Tai respectively taking the men's singles and women's singles title.

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18th Taichung Bank Asian Men’s U20 Volleyball Championship

July 9 - 17

Athletes from the organizing city, top 10 players from previous Championship and the top ranking teams from five regions were taking part in the competition. With 350 players from 16 countries involved, 15,000 spectators came to cheer on the event and those taking part.

6 2016 Cathay NBA Youth Madness July 15 - 16

The Department of Sports, Taipei City Government, for the first time in collaboration with the NBA hosted the 2016 Cathay NBA Youth Madness. The Oklahoma Thunder NBA star Andre Roberson joined as a guest to coach students at Taipei Basketball base training station and appeared in the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade promotion film.

7 Asia Judo Open Taipei 2016

August 31- September 6

A total of 190 athletes from 19 countries successfully attracted more than 5,000 spectators to the event. Chinese Taipei Team received a total of one gold, two silver, and six bronze medals.

82016 Taipei City Cup Taekwondo Invitational

September 2-4This event has entered its sixth year of inviting prominent Asian Taekwondo athletes to compete and gain combat experience which builds up our competitive strength.

91st Asian University Women’s Basketball Championship

September 6-11This was the first women’s championship held. Seven teams were invited to compete. The champions were the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade training team. The event attracted about 3,000 spectators.

10 2016 OEC Taipei WTA 125K Series November 11-21

Entering the 10th year, the event has become the most representative international women’s tennis game and earned recognition from tennis fans and international professional tennis players. It attracts thousands of media and spectators on an annual basis.

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Maximizing the Effectiveness of Sports Venues

Part 3

1. Implementing Venue Management to Create Efficiency

(1) Strengthening Services at Sports Facilities

In response to internationals trend to raise the quality of life of residents, the Department of Sports of Taipei City Government is committed to the construction and renovation of sports facilities so that the public can enjoy a healthy, friendly and high quality sports environment which further promotes public health. Our goal is to make Taipei City a healthy sports city, with the vision of fitness as a universal lifestyle choice.

A. Constructing Sports Facilities Management System with 720-degree Three-Dimensional Surround View A 720-degree 3D v iew ins ide venues

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Award ceremony of 2016 Amway WPA World Women’s -Ball Open

administered by Department of Sports of Taipei City Government will give a complete introduction to the characteristics and landscapes of each other sites.

B. Stadium Renovation ProjectThe lamp pos t renova t ion pro jec t fo r

Shuangyuan Riverside Park and Bailing Riverside, Taipei Stadium and Xinsheng Park Baseball Field air conditioning improvement project, Tianmu Sports Park renovation project, and riverside sports park fence renovation project were carried out in 2016 to provide better sports venues for the public.(2) Providing a Variety of Sports Venues

Adoption Applications to Activate Venues Efficiency

In the pursuit of excellence in the sports industry, Department of Sports, Taipei City Government commissioned or outsourced (OT) its sports centers and riverside parks. Through

making use of combined resources, flexible use of the public work force had helped to reduce the financial burden on citizens. Through partnership between the government and the public to reach the objectives of the development of sports industry in Taipei, we have improved the efficiency and quality of public services.

A. Planning a Comprehensive Riverside Sports Park Adoption MechanismIn the year 2016, there were 88 sites adopted

by civil organizations for an accumulated total period of two years, and along with team training programs which were carried out at all levels, venue maintenance and use efficiency increased significantly.

B. Starting a Two-Phase Integration Operation to Integrate the Management of Taipei Sports Venues The first phase mainly focused on integrating

69 venues which are owned by the Hydraulic Engineering Office and Parks and Street Lights Office of the Public Works Department. This includes sports such as baseball, football, swimming and tennis. The second phase will start after the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. The city will continue to take over 269 sports venues and incorporate the use of information systems for renting venues for public use.

Fruitful Productivity of Sports Industry

Part 4

1. Supervising the Management and Operation of Commissioned Sports Centers

(1) The Supervision and Management of Commissioned Sports Centers

There is a sports center in each of the 12 districts in Taipei City. The operation and management of the sports centers are outsourced to civi l organizations aim to bring in local resources to help operate the sports centers. The low-cost, well-managed business model is used

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2016 Cathay NBA Youth Madness- coaching students at training station

2016 Taipei City Cup Taekwondo Invitational

to encourage citizens to make use of the centers for leisure activities, community exchange, art and cultural activities, and lifelong learning. The number of visits to the 12 district sports centers from January 1 to December 31 2016 totalled 10,833,995.

Since the completion of the first district sports centers in 2003, the total number of visits reached 100 million in October 2016. To commemorate the milestone of breaking the 100 million mark, two micro-films were created by the Marketing Center of the 12 District Sports Center Union to promote the sports centers. The two micro-films can be found in the "Taipei City Sports Center Campaign" Facebook page. (2) The Operation and Management of

Commissioned Sports Venues and Youth Park Swimming Pool

The Depar tment of Spor ts, Taipei Ci ty Government completed the takeover of the sports facilities of the Youth Park Swimming Pool (including tennis courts) and golf courses, Qiangang, Keqiang, Yuquan, Tianxi Greenland, Qianshan and Qianhu Swimming Pool in 2016. The department also completed the outsourcing contract of Taipei Tennis Court on February 17.

In addition, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government completed the revision of the Operational Guidelines for the Steering Committee of Taipei Sports Venues. As well as revising the operational procedures and establishing an

elimination mechanism, the Steering Committee is invited to conduct performance evaluation of sports venues, including contract performance, faci l i t ies maintenance, safety and heal th management, operation and management, municipal coordination, the annual plan, and implementation. The Department of Sports will continue to send staff from time to time to the sports venues for daily check and counseling work. The implementation of the supervisory responsibility for the public is to create a more sound and friendly sports environment.

ConclusionTaipei City continued to deepen promotion

of sports policies and designated the year of 2016 as the "Year of Sports Development and Excellence.” Beginning with the renovation of sports venues, campaigns were planned and implemented with sound and mature development strategies and careful planning so as to create a friendly and high-quality sports environments. The simultaneous advancement of competitive sports and sports for all is harnessed to create a physically active lifestyle for our citizens. The city strives to become an excellent international sports city with vitality and vigor. The habit of exercising regularly and nurturing a physically active lifestyle which sits at the center of life will help to realize the visions of “healthy citizens,” "outstanding competitiveness," and a "vibrant city.”

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Over 100 Million Visitors Press Conference for Taipei Sports Centers

To effectively communicate information, Taipei City Government takes advantage of var ious forms of media to pass down administration news, such as print media, videos, and radio. As technology advances each day, online communication options have become diversified as well. In terms of city communications, the D epartment of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government, besides organizing various events, partnered with the N ational Geographic Channel in producing the documentary “Inside : Reinventing Taipei” and TV stations in a series of programs on electricity saving. Concerning international communications, mayor Ko W en- j e visited different countries with his delegations to proactively promote Taipei 2 017 U niversiade to the world, market Taipei, and facilitate intercity exchange while increasing international visibility of the city.

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Print MediaPart 1

1. Newspapers In Taiwan, newspaper publishers are primarily

based in Taipei City and secondarily in New Taipei City. As of the end of 2016, Taipei Newspapers Association had 18 members. Among them, 14 were registered in Taipei City and 4 in New Taipei City.(1) Reduced Circulation for Newspapers

As the global economy continued to be sluggish and in the wake of highly developed Internet service, customers have turned cautious in spending their money on advertising. The overall value of ad investment through various traditional forms of media dropped by 10% in 2016 compared to 2015 in Taiwan. The reductions in newspapers and magazines were most obvious, which were estimated to exceed 20%. To cut back on expenditure, Want Want China Times Media Group consolidated China Times, Commercial Times and China Times Weekly in the first half of the year and established a joint

department for the two newspapers and the weekly magazine for the purpose of downsizing manpower.

To deal wi th reduced adver t is ing and decreased dependency of readers on paper, some newspapers responded by reducing the number of pages included in one copy. China Times , for example, the A edition has only 3 pages instead of the original 4. For Wonder Weekly that is released every Saturday and Sunday, the size of each page becomes larger with contents adjusted and less pages. Apple Daily moves sports news to the A edition, and local news that used to occupy half a page each day is now only available on Saturday, from time to time . The number of pages on entertainment news and the supplementary pages about food and cuisines also saw a decrease. Only Liberty Times , which has more than 500,000 copies in circulation each day, managed to maintain the number of pages as usual. (2) Legal Compliance of Newspaper

PublishersWith human r ights gaining prominence

each day, there are many laws in Taiwan which stipulate that no names or personal information of victims and their minor children may be indicated or mentioned in news reports unless with prior consent from the victims with legal capacity.

Despite the fact that laws regulating coverage by media are increasing at a slow pace, with respective competent authorities providing related education and promotion, and self-regulation demonstrated by the media, substantial violations are uncommon. Statistics of the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government show that no newspaper publishers in Taipei City were punished for violations of laws and regulations throughout 2016. In addition, with regard to cases suspicious of violating the requirements under Article 45 Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 1 of the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act by newspaper publishers in the city, only one of the cases was actually deliberated by the Children and Youth in the News Self-regulation Committee of Taipei Newspapers Association, with a NT$30,000 fine issued.

Mass communications take on different forms o w i n g t o t h e i m p a c t o f e c o n o m i c a n d technological developments. In light of the fact that the audience preference has changed, and so has the utilization of media applications, service providers reduced the volume of circulation of print media and increased the usage of electronic media. In Taipei City, in particular, 6 of its administrative districts have completely digitized the cable TV service. The public sector continues to make use of the various forms of media to pass down information and to proactively market the city. Furthermore, municipal affairs are made more accessible for the general public to take part.

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2. Magazines According to the statist ics provided by

Magazine Business Association of Taipei, the association had more than 100 members till 2016. Since no similar associations exist in other parts of Taiwan, around one-fifth of its members are registered entities outside Taipei City.

A number of new magazines entered the market in Taipei throughout 2016, including Discovery Interactive English Magazine, InStyle Taiwan, Little Planet Kids Magazine, At Cooking Magazine, Benesse Baby Monthly, Rally Car Collection, MEN’S BODY, ASTA TV Style Taiwan, Mirror Media , among others.

Discontinued magazines were Young Flower and a few others. Similar to newspapers bearing the brunt of reduced advertising and circulation volume, magazines such as Next Magazine and La Vie also chose to reduce either the number of pages in each copy or page size. Super Taste , on the other hand, changed from being released once every two weeks to once a month. In addition, Taipei Walker and iWalker Monthly, among others, created two different covers for each issue in order to boost sales.

Publications of the public sector were affected, too. In order to protect the environment through energy saving and carbon reduction and to comply with the city government in cutting back on the volume of printed material, Taipei Pictorial , which is issued by the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government on a monthly basis, was reduced from originally 120,000 copies to 96,000 copies in circulation starting February

2016. TAIPEI , the quarterly journal, was reduced from 42,000 English copies and 18,000 Japanese copies to 36,000 copies and 12,000 copies, respectively. The change started in March.

D e s p i t e t h e a b o v e , t h e g o v e r n m e n t publications gained exposure through cross-media collaboration. They were promoted through the Taipei Broadcasting Station programs and were made available on udn.com, chinatimes.com, cnYES.com, sina.com.tw, CNA News, the websites of HyRead ebook and iRead eBook, while being concurrently posted on reading.gov.taipei and the Taipei Travel Net.

3. Books2016 marked a year that went from bad to

worse for the publishing industry. The falling stream continued from 2015 in the number of new books published throughout the year. Again, less than 40,000 types of books were published. The output value continued to drop as well, falling below NT$19 billion. The 2016 Taipei International Book Exhibition, where all hopes of the publishing industry gathered, was held after school term began, and the only Saturday it covered was a day when students had to go to school for make-up classes. As such, only 500,000 people went to the book exhibition. The number of visitors was reduced by 60,000 compared to 2015. Note that online purchasing with discounts also contributed to the fact that book sales fell short of expectations.

There are still around 250 brick-and-mortar bookstores throughout Taipei City but large bookstores did not increase the number of

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their physical presences in 2016. Section 1 of Chongqing South Road, a reputed “street of bookstores” in the early days, now only has about 10 bookstores in business as of the end of 2016. Some of these bookstores also function as coffee shops. This part of town is now very different from its heyday when more than 100 bookstores and publishing houses could be found.

Another cluster of bookstores in Taipei is the Zhongshan underground book street between the MRT Zhongshan Station and Shuanglian Station. Although rental subsidies are available from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government under the Law for the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries , the limited number of passersby over time resulted in constant deficits. Therefore, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation announced in March 2016 that, upon expiration of existing contracts at the end of March 2017, the area will be planned and transformed into an integrated shopping mall with bookstores included.

Government publications are also seeking innova t i ve con ten ts and new marke t ing approaches. Tourism books published by the Department of Information and Tourism feature lively, enriched contents and layouts. They are available in physical and online bookstores, taking advantage of the latter’s unrestricted locality to

promote the city’s tourism. The Department also partnered with Food Writer Jiao Tong in December 2016 and published Taste of the Old Town in Taipei , a book that covers the history and food of Dadaocheng. The idea is to promote tourism with great food, an approach well received by the public.

Electronic Media Part 2

1. Cable TV Statistics of the National Communications

Commission (NCC) show that the number of

Table 1 Summary of Taipei Cable Television Providers in 2016

Area Administrative District System Affiliation Number of Subscribers

Total 629,150Beitou Beitou, Shilin Yangmingshan Kbro 123,494

Zhongshan Zhongshan, Songshan, Datong

Chinpingtao Kbro 67,850Changde CNS 68,052

Neihu Neihu, Xinyi, NangangHsintaipei Kbro 82,871Liguan CNS 55,612

Daan Daan, WenshanDaanWenshan Kbro 74,654

Wanxiang CNS 54,819

Wanhua Zhongzheng, WanhuaNet Wave - 57,005Power Ful - 14,165

Citywide TaipeiNet - 30,628

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Cable TV subscribers in Taipei City reached 629,150 by the end of 2016, an increase of 46,329 subscribers over two years compared to 582,821 subscribers at the end of 2014. The increment is 13,621 subscribers in 2015 and 32,708 in 2016. An overview of Taipei City’s cable TV industry is shown in the table on the bottom of 306 page.

In terms of cable TV charges in 2016, the existing nine cable TV providers announced by Taipei City Government maintained a basic charge of maximum NT$495 each month. TaipeiNet, as a new cable TV provider, collected a basic charge of maximum NT$450 each month, with an additional charge of NT$100 for subscribing Package A and NT$30 for Package B. For subscribers who pay on a quarterly basis, all providers offered a discount of NT$15 or more. Except for relocation, installation, extension and reinstatement of cable TV involved a fee lower than what is required by NCC. Cable TV basic charges and installation fee remained free of charge for subscribers of low income households registered with the Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government.

Digitization of Cable TV in Taipei City made great progress in 2016. The city had ful ly completed the digitization by the end of November 2016 (as specified by NCC, subscribers who install one set-top box are considered digitized). Shil in, Beitou, Daan, Wenshan, Neihu and Nangang districts completed the digitization and closed analog channels by the end of December. The other s ix administrat ive distr icts are

scheduled to complete by the end of June 2017. Competition among cable TV providers in

2016 was fiercer than ever. This is because NCC in 2012 made a new announcement which stated that the minimum cable TV operating area should be a municipality, a county or city. NCC also allowed new cable TV providers to enter the market, while the existing providers were allowed to expand their service scope. Consequently, cable TV providers in Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taichung City, Changhua County and Kaohsiung City competed ferociously. By the end of 2016, 4 cable TV providers were approved by NCC to operate in Taipei City.

One of the new cable TV providers (and also the first of the four), TaipeiNet, started in 142 neighborhoods throughout 5 administrative districts (i.e. Zhongzheng, Zhongshan, Xinyi, Songshan, Daan) in November 2015. Shortly afterwards, the company offered a competitive package of NT$3,500 a year in order to increase market share. It was even said that the company offered “subscribe for one year and get one year free” or “subscribe for one year and get two years free”. To prevent losing subscribers, other cable TV providers in the same areas responded by making their offers more flexible. As a result, different fees are collected in competitive areas and non-competitive areas. Although this did not violate the Fee-Charging Standards for the Cable Radio And Television System Operators promulgated by NCC, some subscribers living in the non-competitive areas felt that it was unfair until the Department of Information and Tourism gave detailed explanation.

2. Radio BroadcastingAccording to the stat ist ics of l icensed

broadcasting and TV stations announced by NCC in December 2016, a total of 170 radio broadcast stations were licensed and officially started operations in Taiwan, including the 28 stations that were already in existence prior to the government’s frequency allocation for broadcasting in 1993 and the 142 stations established during the first ten frequency allocations (including 64 medium power broadcast stations and 78 low power broadcast stations). As far as local governments

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are concerned, only the two municipalities, Taipei and Kaohsiung, have their own radio broadcast stations.

Taipei Broadcasting Station, available at FM93.1 and AM1134, has been in existence for more than half a century. This year marks its 55th anniversary. The Station continues to provide useful daily life information and interact with people while fulfilling media social responsibilities. As a bridge, it enables communication between the city government and the general public. The program “Citizen Editor-in-chief” that is on the air at 18:00 Monday through Friday invites famous television commentators, scholars and experts as guests to discuss finance, culture, education, citizen participation, among others, and answer calls from the audience. Meanwhile, the Station establishes a mobile broadcast studio and participates in major events such as the 2016 Taipei Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day and Taipei Film Festival, as well as live broadcasting outdoor talks about Shilin Regeneration Plan and Beitou Regeneration Plan. The efforts have been well received in all respects.

Taipei Broadcasting Station not only meets with the audience in the air but also face-to-face in various events. In July 2016, the Station held the

Father’s Day Summer Concert and in December the Happy Gathering Party for the best songs of all time, strengthening the bond with audience and their support for the Station.

Based on the spirit “host your own station”, Taipei Broadcasting Station in March 2016 organized “FUN ABC Program Host Selection Contest” through which broadcast talent is found. In addition, on Saturdays and Sundays, the “HELLO TAIPEI” program in four languages (i.e. Indonesian, Vietnamese, Filipino and Thai) is on the air, and others such as “Energy for the Mind”


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and “Dream Republic” are the special programs that help new immigrants gain traction and feel at home while fully adapting themselves to the metropolitan life in Taipei.

What is more, Taipei Broadcasting Station’s online reception through a mobile device with the iTaipei APP now enables the world to hear the voice of Taipei.

International Communication

Part 3

Ta ipe i i s t he na t i on ’s cap i ta l and an international city. Its administration-related issues have attracted wide attention of the foreign media. Besides holding events that help increase international visibility, Taipei City is being marketed through foreign media during multiple overseas visits made by mayor Ko Wen-je and his delegations. City diplomacy has advanced as such.

In 2016, under the leadership of mayor Ko Wen-je, the city administration team organized international events such as Velo-city Global 2016 Evolution of Cycling, White Night (Nuit Blanche) Taipei and World Design Capital Taipei 2016. Worldwide media attention had gathered on the city’s transportation, design, culture and arts. The Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade organized by the city will, in particular, be the key to help Taipei make an appearance on the international stage.

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In January 2016, mayor Ko Wen-je led a delegation to Japan where they visited local important poli t ical f igures and signed the memorandum of understanding with the City of Yokohama on fire prevention. Moreover, they visited Mori Yoshiro of Janpan, the former prime minister, who is currently the head of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The parties exchanged their opinions regarding the 2020 Summer Olympics and the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade and established a window and platform for discussing the events. The goal is to remain in close collaboration.

Mayor Ko visited San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles in March 2016. All of the three cities are sisters to Taipei. The visit was meant to examine and learn from the biotech industry and the information and communication industry in the United States. Besides visiting local political figures and overseas Chinese, Ko appeared in the Taipei-Silicon Valley Industrial Collaboration and Investment Forum that took place in Silicon Valley where he sat down to talk with respective mayors from the Bay Area.

In July 2016, Mayor Ko attended the 5th World Cities Summit (WCS) and the 7th Mayors Forum in Singapore and personally invited honored guests to participate in Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade.

The 2016 Ta ipe i -Shanghai C i ty Forum organized by Taipei City took place in August 2016. The forum was based on the ideas “people go first and government supports” and “industrial

demands, municipal exchanges”, and was meant to reinforce the exchange and collaboration between the two cities in sports, culture and civil affairs. Multiple memoranda of understanding were entered into at the forum which attracted wide media attent ion and coverage. With the forum serving as foundation, cross-strait exchange at the city level is continued.


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In-Depth Report

2016 Major Events 1. Taipei City Digital Personal Seal

and Signature Comparison SystemThe Taipei City Digital Personal

Seal and Signature Comparison System configured for Household Registration Offices throughout Taipei City started to offer cross-district services on March 4, 2016. The innovative, convenient services have h e l p e d s t r e a m l i n e d t h e s e a l verification process. In addition, the system was further extended to allow interfacing with and utilization by land offices, fulfilling the goals of resource shar ing and f reeing household registration offices from issuing seal certificates.

2. Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade Mascot Bravo MRT Day PassThe souvenir day pass featuring

Bravo, the mascot for Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, was introduced for the first time on June 20, 2016. The day pass costs NT$150 and is available at the information desk of every MRT station. It is good within the MRT operating hours, starting on the very same day. The day pass users are entitled to an unlimited number of Taipei MRT rides before it expires.

3. Wenhu Line (Xihu Stat ion, Gangqian Station) Early Bird Offer Passengers exiting MRT through

Xihu or Ganqian Station of the Wenhu Line between 7:00 am and 8:30 am

Monday to Fr iday and on extra workdays specially announced by the government (excluding national holidays and additional or flexible days off decided by the government) enjoyed 60% off on one-way fare from August 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016.

4. Taipei City Action Guidelines for Normalizing the Housing Market 2.0 (Draft)In order to realize housing justice

and protect substantial housing needs, Taipei City Government has been guiding the housing market toward normalized developments through policies such as transparent information, secure transactions and f a i r t a x e s . Ta i p e i C i t y A c t i o n Guidel ines for Normal iz ing the Housing Market 2.0 (Draft) was thus p roposed in September 2016. Modification of the guidelines will continue for the purpose of spearheading normal ized deve lopmen ts and alleviating structural issues in the real estate market.

5. Environmentally-friendly Burial In order to promote green and

environmentally friendly funerals and burials, the Taipei Mortuary Services Office introduced multiple measures. Starting in 2016, rewards would be provided to encourage environmentally friendly funerals and burials, and a

total of 9 joint burials at sea were held. The city’s number of environmentally-friendly burials grew 12.47% and 31.47%, respectively, in 2015 and 2016. Between 2003 (when the practice started) and 2016, 12, 617 deceased were buried environmentally, topping the national list.

6. Principles for Transfer of Rights Concerning MRT Land Development in Taipei Metropolitan AreaIn February 2016, Taipei City

G o v e r n m e n t e s t a b l i s h e d t h e Principles for Transfer of Rights concerning MRT Land Development in Taipei Metropolitan Area. The principles not only fully protect the rights of Taipei City Government and land owners but also contribute to rea l iz ing the u l t imate goals o f improving the living environment, boosting economy, and lifting the image of the city by means of MRT-related constructions.

7. Prohibited Use of Disposable and Melamine Dinnerware Taipei City Government took the

lead on April 1 to prohibit the use of disposable and melamine dinnerware in City Hall. The effort made inside out, “from public to private”, also had other institutes and schools follow accordingly. It was officially enforced by schools on August 1. Plastic cup water, bottled water, disposable and

Mayor Ko Wen-je took a ride along the MRT Wenhu Line

The Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade Mascot Bravo MRT Day Pass

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melamine dinnerware cannot be prov ided in any meet ings and activities. The same rule applies to restaurants, dinning service providers and hypermarkets located in those institutes and schools, helping to reduce waste and to protect health.

8. Elimination of Lead Pipes A Success Ta i p e i W a t e r D e p a r t m e n t

proactively replaced lead pipes in order to ensure water quality. As of the end of 2016, lead pipes had been replaced for 12,876 households (about 73%) throughout the city.

9. Promote Drinking Tap Water To make outdoor water drinking

convenient and reduce the use of bottled water, as well as consolidating e lec t r i c i t y sav ing and ca rbon reduction, tap water for direct drinking will be provided for the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade venues. The marketing of the quality water in Taipei City will also help to shape a friendly, green, and very sustainable

city image. By the end of 2016, 258 tap water drinking fountains had been set up in the city and 250 more are scheduled to be placed outdoors in 2017 and 2018. The goal is to increase the quality of outdoor tap water dr ink ing serv ice and the number of such drinking fountains to be on a par with major cities around the world.

10. Draftee GPS – A Conscription Procedure Inquiry System

The Department of Compulsory M i l i t a r y S e r v i c e , Ta i p e i C i t y G o v e r n m e n t t o o k t h e l e a d i n in ter fac ing wi th the household r e g i s t r a t i o n a n d c o n s c r i p t i o n information system and established Draftee GPS to provide comprehensive conscription information so that e l i g ib le ma les can p repare in advance. This brand new service provided by the city government enables citizens to feel the difference.

11. Old Town Tourism Western Gateway Plan

The Department of Information and Tourism and the Urban Regeneration Office of Taipei City Government joined hands in February 2016 to build Urban Regeneration Station 44 which functions as the Dadaocheng Visitor Center. A brand new MRT Longshan Temple Station Visitor Information Center started service in D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6 . M e a n w h i l e , international documentaries were produced in multiple languages;

activities such as marketplaces and g u i d e d t o u r s r e f l e c t i n g l o c a l characteristics were held.

12. Expand Tourism from ASEAN and Muslim Countries

The Department of Information and Tou r i sm p roac t i ve l y exp l o red emerging markets such as ASEAN and Muslim-majority countries and Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are the main targets. “Fun Ta ipe i ” t r ave l packages we re introduced through collaboration with a i r l i ne rs and t rave l agenc ies .

Lead pipes replaced by Taipei City Government

Saowalak Jaisir i tanya as goodwil l ambassador leading the f irst visa-waived group from Thailand Dadaocheng Visitor Center

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Programs about travelling in Taipei were filmed together with the Muslim TV station of Malaysia as a joint effort. Famous bands from Thailand w e r e i n v i t e d t o e x p l o r e t h e u n c h a r t e r e d a r e a s i n Ta i p e i . P a r t i c i p a t i o n i n p r o m o t i o n a l workshops and t rave l fa i r s i n Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam were not missed. To go with Taiwan’s visa waiver program for Thai visitors becoming effect on August 1, 2016, a familiarization tour and press conference were organized for the first visa-waived group from Thailand.

13. Demolition Work of Approach Viaduct to Zhongxiao Bridge and Surrounding Road

In order to revitalize the North Gate, the historical gateway to Taipei City was given a new look by the Taipei City Government starting on February 7, 2016, with over 7,000 workers working to demolish the Zhongxiao bridge ramp. The historic site was under strict protection in the process. The task was completed ahead of time on February 13 and was honored with the 2016 Taipei City Distinguished Public Construction Award.

14. The TPE Soil Liquefaction Area Inquiry System

Taipei City Government has been releasing online maps for areas prone to soil liquefaction since September

10, 2016. People can find out soil liquefaction assessment results by entering an address or cadastre. Descriptions of the soil liquefaction mechanism, soil liquefaction Q&A and countermeasures adopted by the city government, etc. are also available on the webpage.

15. Garden City PlanThe Department of Economic

Development, Taipei City Government has been proactively promoting the Garden City Plan and has bui l t demonst ra t ion gardens w i th a combined area of 16,676.3 square meters between 2015 and 2016. 25,212 square meters of land have been provided for urban gardening in which 1,425 people made their participation. 10,004 people signed up to the 234 sessions of gardening class that were organized. Note that The Depar tmen t o f Economic D e v e l o p m e n t a l s o p r o v i d e d consultation services about urban gardening for 10, 612 people.

16. Upgrade Geriatric Services at Activity Sites

To improve care services for the elderly in neighborhoods, Taipei City Government holds health promotional activities and provides the “eat-together” service. Also, day care services are offered to seniors in the early stage of disability in order to slow down behavioral deterioration

and alleviate stress of their family members as caretakers. There are 364 activity sites for the elderly. Among them, services in 50 sites have been upgraded, which have helped supplement elderly care functions that are not covered by long-term care. Elderly day care service is reinforced to revitalize s e n i o r s w h i l e s l o w i n g d o w n behavioral deterioration and providing an adequate environment for people to grow old.

17. Friendly Childcare Subsidy To reduce the burden of families

with newborns or very young children, Taipei City Government started the Friendly Childcare Subsidy Program in 2016. The program combines the ideas of fixed pricing, fair cost, quality collaboration, value-added subsidies, and an eva luat ion mechan ism ensuring service quality of child care. Pr ivate chi ld care centers and registered nannies partnered with the city to further expand child care services that are local and accessible. This also reduces the deductibles for parents and provides parents several choices in child care, as the actual child care cost each month is reduced to NT$13,500 (for a child care center) and NT$ 9,500 (for a nanny).

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Elderly Day care service slows down behavioral deterioration

People made their participation in urban gardening

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City Communications

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1. Promote the Ta ipe i 2017 Summer Universiade through Various Forms of Media In order to increase the publicity of and

support for Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, the Department of Information and Tourism has promoted the games via participating in international games and large-scale events such

as Rio 2016 Olympic Games, WTA 2017 Taiwan Open, Shanghai Tourism Festival, and JATA Tourism Expo Japan, successfully attracting world media attention. Moreover, newspaper inserts about the Taipei 2017 summer Universiade and sports and tourism in Taipei City were provided to readers in Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and Korea for the same purpose.

In addition, the glorious track records of athletes have been combined in marketing and promotional campaigns through various forms of media to create the necessary bond which people can identify with. The mascot Bravo


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attended all kinds of events to promote the Taipei 2017 Universiade and conservation of Formosan Black Bears. Social media have been utilized to maximize digital marketing effectiveness and to reach the young generation through the internet.

2. The Documentary “Inside: Reinventing Taipei”The Department of Information and Tourism

worked with the National Geographic Channel to produce the documentary “Inside: Reinventing Taipei” with a complete documentation of the demolition of the Zhongxiao bridge ramp and the touching moment when the North Gate reappeared fully in front of us 39 years later. Taipei Town 132 years ago is shown in 3D animation which successfully recreates and explores the past, present and future of the city in depth. The documentary also demonstrates how the west part of Taipei City has turned the page and is now a transformed, well-built area in town.

The documentary was on the Nat ional Geographic Channel in Taiwan for the premiere on July 3, 2016 and later in Japan, South Korea,

Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Middle East, amounting to 37 countries while viewed by 120 million people.

3. Electricity-Saving Programs“Electricity-saving Man” and “Electricity-

saving, Taipei Fighting!” were programs jointly produced by the Department of Information and Tourism and TV stations. The programs were on

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FTV, MUCH TV, and Next TV (MOD) between the end of November 2015 and February 2016. The important message of cutting down on the usage of electricity was conveyed through games, electricity-saving tips and the saving tasks with celebrities, among other contents. “The Five Ways to Save Electricity” was another short film shown on the TV sets at MRT stations from January 14 to January 30, 2016 to reinforce the promotion of electricity-saving issues.

ConclusionAs the types and use of communication media

change, mass communication entities have to find new ways to respond. Besides following the trend by utilizing novel communication means, Taipei City Government continues to explore diversified marketing channels. We now live in an era of information explosion. Therefore, careful plans that take audience into consideration, diversified design of information contents and making good

use of communication channels are the effective ways to capture audience attention.


Documentary “Inside: Reinventing Taipei” premiered on July 3

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Taipei keenly promotes international education, sports, and cultural exchange, shares governance experience, and acq uires the urban governance experiences from other cities through city diplomacy, utilizing international exchange to enhance international visibility and expanding the scope of city diplomacy.

Intercity Exchange

City DiplomacyPart 1

1. Ma or’s verseas isitsTaipei Mayor Ko Wen-je led a delegation

to Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Naoshima between 24 and 30 January 2016. As Taipei is the host city for the 2017 Universiade, the group primarily visited the Tsukiji Market and Tokyo Dome to discern local municipal renewal efforts, as well as Tokyo Station and Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to assimilate emergency disaster contingencies. In addition, the delegation visited Kashiwa in the Chiba Prefecture to observe the

city’s plan to establish an overall community care system and its health care policies for senior citizens and log the operations of numerous key cultural and creative locations to serve as references for future municipal planning in Taipei. This year coincided with the tenth anniversary of the partnership between Taipei and Yokohama. Taipei City Fire Department took this opportunity to sign an MOU with the Yokohama City Government to reinforce the cooperative relationship between the two cities.

Between 8 and 18 March 2016, the mayor led a trade group to San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles. The group not only organized the Taipei-San Francisco Economic Cooperation Forum and Taipei-Silicon Valley StartUp Demo Day in San Francisco, but also visited a number of key biotech and information technology companies in the Silicon Valley and exchanged industrial technology development, smart city,and high-technology innovation policies and experience

Amidst globalization, countries are actively promoting city diplomacy and intercity cultural, technology, education, sports , and trade exchange to enhance governabi l i ty and international competitiveness. In this context, expediting the internationalization of Taipei and t r a n s f o r m i n g T a i p e i C i t y i n t o a n internationalized capital city are the focal objectives of Taipei City Government.

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with local city governments in the Bay Area. Mayor Ko also scheduled time during this trip to visit the State Senate and House of Representatives in Arizona, where the spokesman for the House of Representatives officially announced friendly relations with Taipei and introduced Mayor Ko amidst a standing ovation. This marked a new milestone in the international relations between Taipei and the United States.

Taipei Mayor Ko spoke on Taipei’s innovation outcomes at the 2016 World Cities Summit Mayors Forum held in Singapore between 9 and 11 July 2016, sharing the Taipei City Government’s aspiration in upgrading existing network infrastructure and transforming Taipei into Taiwan’s pilot IoT city. The mayor further utilized the opportunity in Singapore to meet with representatives from key overseas sister cities, including Daegu (South Korea), Yokohama (Japan), Penang (Malaysia), and Panama City (Panama), as well as the mayor of Wellington (New Zealand).

2. Building Closer Relations with Sister, Partner, and Friendly Cities

Aiming to enhance interci ty exchange, Taipei Mayor Ko signed sister-city cooperation agreements with Mayor Mauricio Rodas Espinel of Quito, Ecuador, on 30 December 2015 and 27 January 2016, securing future social, cultural, tourism, and art exchange and cooperation between the two cities. 2016 was also the 37th anniversary of the partnership between Taipei and Phoenix in the United States. Taipei Mayor Ko signed an accord with Phoenix Mayor Gregory Stanton to renew sister-city relationships, thereby further strengthen intercity exchange in terms of

Mayor Ko Wen-je meets with mayors and representatives from Singapore and other sister cities

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economics, education, culture, and sustainable development. In August 2016, Deputy Secretary-General Lin Wan-Fa of the Secretariat of Taipei City Government led a delegation to Wellington, NZ – a partner city of Taipei – to attend Taipei Day. The agenda comprised a Taipei photography exhibition, the screening of Taiwanese movie Dream Ocean, and Taipei Food Festival. The event not only enabled the citizens of Wellington to learn about the culture in Taipei, but also reinforced the relationship between the two cities.

A number of leaders of Taipei’s sister cities and key international cities visited Taipei in 2016, among which was Panama City Mayor José Isabel Blandón Figueroa on 9 September, Deputy Mayor Kim Seung-Soo of Daegu and delegation on 23 September, Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi on 21 October, and Dallas Mayor Michael Rawlings on 15 November. The exchange between Taipei and its sister, partner, and friendship cities not only reinforces friendly ties but also enhances the governability of the cities through the sharing of municipal achievements.

3. Organizing the 2016 Taipei-Shanghai City Forum The 2016 Taipei-Shanghai City Forum was

held in Taipei on 23 August 2016. Taipei Deputy Mayor Deng Chia-Chi and Shanghai Mayor’s Representative Sha Hai-Lin were invited to speak on the topic of “Expressing City Vitality.” The event

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also comprised five subforums centered on health care and hygiene, youth exchange, smart city, culture, and transportation, creating opportunities for non-government exchanges between the two cities. Taipei also signed the Taipei Marathon and Shanghai Marathon MOU, Taipei Film Festival and Shanghai Film Festival MOU, and Taipei Wenshan and Shanghai Songjiang MOU to reinforce the sports, culture, and district administration exchanges between the two cities.

4. Organizing International Conferences and Participating in International ActivitiesTaipei is a member of several international

city organizations, including United Cities and

Local Governments, United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific, and CityNet, sending representatives to a number of international conferences and activities in 2016 to fulfill Taipei’s international involvement and city promotion, as well as enhance its international visibility and influence through intercity exchange.

Cultural ExchangePart 2

1. Seeking out Opportunities for Participation in International Organizations and Activities

Table 1 Taipei City Government's Participation in International Conferences and ActivitiesNo. Activity Representative Date

1Member of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Executive Committee Meeting in Brussels, Belgium

Su Li-Chiung, Secretary-General of Taipei City March 2 to 7, 2016

2Presentation and Smart City Exchange in the IoT Asia 2016 Conference & Exhibition held in Singapore

Charles Lin, Deputy Mayor of Taipei March 29 to April 1, 2016

3 2016 ITS Canada Annual Conference in Montréal, Canada

Lin Lee-Yu, Counselor of the Taipei City Government April 27 to May 6, 2016

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First Session of United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific Executive Bureau 2016 and Third South Asian Cities Summit in New Delhi, India

Yao Ching-Yu, Executive Secretary for International Affairs Advisory Council May 4 to 8, 2016

5 2016 United Cities and Local Governments Executive Bureau Meeting in Kazan, Russia

Lin Shu-Chen and Chen He-Yun ,Taipei City Government Secretariat International Affairs Division

May 24 to 30, 2016

6 The World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2016 in Singapore Ko Wen-Je,Taipei Mayor July 9 to 11, 2016

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United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific Congress 2016 Jeollabuk-do and Second Session of 2016 United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific Executive Bureau Meeting in the North Jeolla Province

Yao Ching-Yu, Executive Secretary for International Affairs Advisory Council September 4 to 9, 2016

85th United Cities and Local Governments Congress & 2nd World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments in Bogota, Columbia

Yao Ching-Yu, Executive Secretary for International Affairs Advisory Council October 12 to 15, 2016

9 CITYNET 34th Executive Committee Meeting in Makati, the Philippines

Yao Ching-Yu, Executive Secretary for International Affairs Advisory Council

November 23 to 25, 2016

10 Smart City International Conference 2016 in Malaysia Charles Lin, Deputy Mayor of Taipei December 6 to 7, 2016

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(1) Asian Performing Arts Forum Taipei City Government Department of Cultural

Affairs has participated in the Asian Performing Arts Festival in Tokyo for many years. This year, the festival was renamed the Asian Performing Arts Forum and integrated into Festival/Tokyo. Participating cities included Beijing, Penang, and Manila.

The Japanese o rgan i ze r once aga in col laborated wi th Shinehouse Theatre in developing Purgatory and performed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on 18 and 19 November 2016 to fully present the outcomes of positive collaborative with Taiwanese artists. Purgatory is based on the nuclear disasters in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Taiwanese Director Chung Bo-Yuan personally conducted a field survey in Japan. He also flew out to Tokyo as early as October for a month of extensive rehearsals with local artists, aspiring to bring a refreshing production to audiences in Tokyo and the world. The play was later performed in the arts warehouse of Taipei Sugar Factory, bringing the collaborative success of the film to the Taipei audience.

2. Engaging in Exchanges with Sister Cities and Cities in China

(1) Seoul Friendship FairTaipei participated in the Seoul Friendship Fair

held at Seoul Plaza between 7 and 8 May 2016 on invitation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, creating an opportunity for the residents of Seoul to learn about cultures in different cities. To strengthen cultural exchange with Taipei’s sister city, the Department of Cultural Affairs specially sent a performance troupe comprising musicians of the Taipei City Orchestra to South Korea to perform four scores composed using Hakka and Taiwanese opera elements. The activity was a tremendous success.(2) 2016 Daegu Chimac Festival in

South KoreaTaipei City Government sent a representative

of the Department of Cultural Affairs with music band The Chairman to attend the 2016 Daegu Chimac Festival between 27 and 31 July 2016,

aiming to reinforce the relations between Taipei and its sister city Daegu. On the 27 July, the Chief Secretary Liu Deh-Chian of the Department of Cultural Affairs, along with Consul General Tang Diann-Wen of the Taipei Mission in Korea Busan Office and his wife, met with representatives from Daegu Metropolitan Government and Daegu City Council, gifting Taiwan Beer in a variety of tropical flavors on behalf of Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je to strengthen friendly ties. The chief secretary also officially invited Daegu Mayor Kwon Youngjin to attend the opening ceremony of the 2017 Universiade in hopes of further expanding the cultural exchange between the two cities.

The Chairman is a popular Taiwanese rock and roll band that had previously received numerous pop music awards. The band represented Taipei by giving the Overseas Sister & Friendship Cities Performance in the Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall on the evening of 28 July, performing a number of carefully selected songs to highlight

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the Taiwanese culture, including Fighting Among Celestials, Taiwanese Opera, Taiwanese Cuisines, The Gods Bless Taiwan. The audiences were thoroughly impressed, and the performance successfully achieved the goal of intercity cultural exchange. Roughly 6,000 people were present for the performance.(3) 2016 Latvia Riga Festival

The Riga City Council invited the cultural performance troupes from a number of sister and friendship cities to perform during the 3-day 2016

Riga Festival between 12 and 14 August 2016. To acknowledge the 15th anniversary since Taipei and Riga became sister cities, the Taipei City Government especially sent the outstanding Taipei Percussion Orchestra to perform musical scores adapted from Taiwanese folk songs during the festival. The performance promoted not only international cultural exchange between the two cities but also international visibility to outstanding Taipei performers.(4) Cultural Exchanges with Chinese

CitiesThe Department of Cultural Affairs has jointly

hosted the Shanghai Cultural and Art Festival with Shanghai Cultural Association for six consecutive years. This year, the original production Blossoms on a Spring Moonlit Night produced by Shanghai ZhangJun Kunqu Art Center was performed over the weekend at the National Theater and Concert Hall between 29 April and 1 May. In addition, this year is also the second time in which the Department of Cultural Affairs co-hosted the Cross-Strait Intangible Cultural Heritage Month with Chinese Culture Friendship Association and Guangdong Province Department of Culture.

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Two activities between 9 and 27 September, namely and Guangdong Intangible Cultural Her i tage Exh ib i t ion and the Guangdong Special Performance of Folk Music and Dance, collectively attracted a number of attendees.

3. Cooperating with Embassies and Representative Offices in the Arts

(1) Hip Hop Music Station – American Cultural Exchange

To encourage the two-way exchange between international and local artists and create quality music for the residents of Taipei, the Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs collaborated with the AIT American Cultural Center in inviting American hip hop group Soul Inscribed to share their experiences with Taiwanese hip hop groups. The Hip Hop Beats Maker Workshop was held at the Taipei Artist Village on 4 March 2016, inviting Soul Inscribed to lead an interactive rhythm and music class and

renowned dance music producer TEN to impart beats and composition techniques. The workshop was praised by the learners. In addition, the Jazz Mix Hip Hop – an outdoor music fest – was held at Da’an Forest Park on 5 March, inviting hot Taiwanese newcomers LEO37+ SOSS and Barry Chen to battle it out with Soul Inscribed. The friendly opposition sparked positive cultural exchange between Taiwan and Amer ica, attracting close to 2,000 spectators.(2) India Festival Taiwan

The Depar tment of Cultural Affairs co-organized the India Festival Taiwan with Taipei India Music and Culture Organization between 14 and 22 May 2016. This year, the theme was Ramayana, inviting a number of performers from India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, England, and Taiwan to perform at the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Performance Arts between 17 and 22 May. Roughly 300 people attended each performance.(3) Thai Film Festival and Thailand

FestivalThe 2016 Thai Film Festival was co-hosted by

the Department of Cultural Affairs and Thailand Trade and Economic Office. Seven Thai movies were screened free-of-charge in SKCinema Theater 2 between 23 and 25 July 2016. Genres encompassed horror, romance, musical, and animation. These screenings were immensely popular. Moreover, the Thailand Festival was held at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Plaza between 3 and 4 September. The event offered performances by popular Thai artists, traditional song and dance troupes, and Thai boxers and provided a variety of tourism, cultural, and food products, creating a refreshing cultural experience.(4) Korean Cultural Festival

The Korean Mission In Taipei organized the Korea Friendship Week between 30 September and 1 October 2016 . The even t o f fe red performances by the popular musical group BIBAP and various pop artists. The Famous Sookmyung Gayageum Orchestra was also invited to give two performances during the event. The Department of Cultural Affairs invited the

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Taipei Percussion Orchestra to perform alongside the Korean performers at the east gate plaza of New Taipei City Government Building, using music to realize international exchange.

4. Engaging in International Cultural Exchange with Foreign WorkersAs of the end of December 2016, the number

of foreign workers in Taipei stood at 45,168, accounting for 7.2% of all foreign workers in Taiwan. By nationality, 33,214 were from Indonesia, 7,054 from the Philippines, 3,402 from Vietnam, 1,497 from Thailand, and 1 from other countries.

The Depar tment o f Labor, Ta ipe i C i ty Government, facilitates the integration of foreign workers into the Taiwanese society and shows its concern and gratitude to foreign workers through the arrangement of a variety of outreach, cultural, and recreational activities.(1) 2016 Foreign Workers Free Bowling

Tournament

The Ta ipe i C i ty Government ar ranged a number o f weekend rec rea t i ona l and entertainment activities to show its concern for foreign workers working outside their home country. One such activity was the 2016 Foreign Workers Free Bowling Tournament, which was held at the Yuanshan Bowling Alley on 15 May 2016. The event aimed to create opportunities for foreign workers to interact with overseas office representatives, helping to promote the health of foreign workers, ease physical and mental stress, expand life experiences, foster interpersonal exchange, and help the public understand and accept different cultures, thereby forming positive and rational ties. The event attracted the attendance of 220 people.(2) 2016 Indonesia Eid al-Fitr Celebration

Taipei is home to around 30,000 Indonesian workers, most of whom are Muslim. To these Muslim followers, the annual Eid al-Fitr is the most important day of the year. To promote positive exchange between local and foreign workers, the Department of Labor and the Department of Information and Tourism worked

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together in organizing the 2016 Indonesia Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the EXPO Dome on 10 July 2016. The organizers invited Muslim scholars to preach and share the Muslim religion and a renowned Indonesian singer to give a splendid performance, not only bringing warmth and friendship to Indonesians in Taiwan but also allowing local Taiwanese to take part in the blessings of Indonesian religious practices. Roughly 10,000 people participated in the event .(3) 2016 Vietnam Mid-Autumn Concert

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important holiday for Taiwanese and Vietnamese alike. To express gratitude to Vietnamese workers for their contribution in Taiwan, the Department of Labor partnered with Taiwan Mobile, Welldone Company, and Chinese Association for Foreign Spouses and Labors’ Voice in organizing the 2016 Vietnam Mid-Autumn Concert. The event was held at the Expo Hall of Taipei Expo Park on 28 August 2016. A number of renowned Vietnamese artists were invited to give a series of exciting performances.

The event enabled hardworking Vietnamese workers in Taiwan to relax and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. A total of 5,000 people attended the event.(4) 2016 Indonesia Music Festival

To reach out and show concern to Indonesians working in Taiwan, the Department of Labor partnered with Taiwan Mobile, Welldone Company, and Chinese Association for Foreign Spouses and Labors’ Voice in organizing the 2016 Indonesia Music Festival. The event was held at the Expo Hall of Taipei Expo Park on 13 November 2016. A number of renowned Vietnamese artists were invited to give a series of exciting performances, al leviating the homesickness felt by many Indonesian workers.(5) 2016 Awards Ceremony for Competition

of Outstanding Foreign Worker and Employer and Foreign Worker Poetry and Photography Contest

Since 2001, the Department of Labor has held an annual Competition of Outstanding Foreign Worker and Employer aimed at acknowledging the contribution of foreign workers and promoting positive employee-employer relationships. That year also marked the start of the Foreign Worker Poetry Competition, in which foreign workers share their experience working in Taiwan and their impressions of Taipei, and other sentiments through wr i t ing and photography. On 27 November 2016, the award ceremony was held at the multifunction exhibition area on the ground floor of Taipei Main Station, enabling foreign workers to share their feelings towards Taiwan.(6) 2016 Spreading Love Around the

World – Foreign Worker Health CareForeign laborers often delay necessary

medical treatments due to language barriers or a lack of sufficient information. This year, the Taipei City Foreign and Disabled Labor Office worked together with the Tzu Chi International Medical Association to provide free medical services, health examinations, health consulting services, follow-up outpatient examinations, and medical outreach support in Taipei Main Station, between West Entrance No. 1 and the North No. 3 on 10 2016 Vietnam Mid-Autumn Concert

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April, 12 June, 14 August, 16 October, and 11 December 2016. a total of 575 foreign workers has taken advantage of the services thus far.(7) Hello Taipei Facebook Fan page,

2016 Hello Taipei – Foreign Workers Brilliant Sentence Contest Event, and 2016 Hello Taipei – Foreign Worker Photography Contest

With the prevalence of social networks and Taipei’s efforts in becoming an internationalized and friendly city, the Taipei City Government created the Hello Taipei fan page on Facebook in the attempt to mitigate spatial and temporal limitations. The fan page provides descriptions to recreation locations in Taipei, activity details, health and hygiene propaganda, and policy and legal announcements. A number of interactive events were periodically organized to promote the sense of belonging perceived by foreign workers in Taiwan. In 2016, foreign workers in Taiwan were invited to submit written composition centered on

the themes “What is Taipei?” and “Beauty of Life.” Their work was published in Migrant Express to be appreciated by others.

Educational ExchangePart 3

The Depar tment o f Educa t ion , Ta ipe i City Government, actively promotes intercity exchanges centered on teaching methods, coursework, and student-teacher participation in internat ional affa i rs, thereby foster ing internationalized talent and strengthening education cooperation and mutual learning.

1. Exchange Program: Professional Growth for Educators

(1) Professional Overseas Training for Teachers

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2016 Spreading Love Around the World – Foreign Worker Health Care

Government, organized the 2016 Japan Visiting - Future School and One Student One Pad Program and sent 15 teachers from all level of the education system to Tokyo between 18 and 24 May 2016 to learn the city’s “Future School Program” and relevant achievements. Sixteen experts and scholars were also invited to attend the 13th PASCAL International Conference – Learning Cities held in Glasgow, Scotland, between 31 May and 11 June 2016. Later, the Department of Education arranged the ISA School’s International Education Visiting and sent 14 junior and senior high school teachers to Scotland between 4 and 13 November 2016 to learn about the education system and teaching methods of another country and observe Scotland’s international education promotion strategies and models.

2. Exchanges on Teaching and Curriculums Embedded with International Education

(1) Taipei International School Award (ISA)

The Department of Education, Taipei City Government, and the British Council teamed up to launch the ISA program – a three-level accreditation system that facilitates and motivates schools in establishing intrinsic international education teams and education systems.(2) Pen Pals for Elementary and Junior

High StudentsTo promote exchange between local and

internat ional students, the Depar tment of Education, Taipei City Government, established a cultural exchange program by writing to international pen pals. In 2016, 113 classes from 23 schools participated in the program.(3) Bloomberg Global Scholars

Global Scholars is a program established by the Bloomberg Philanthropies. The program entails the use of Internet teaching materials and resources to encourage students to address international issues and share outcomes with student from other countries

(4) Integrating Native Speakers into English Curricula

The Department of Education, Taipei City Government, and the Fulbright Foundation for Scholar ly Exchange co-organized the incorporation of Native English assistant teachers to assist teachers in Taipei in preparing course material , thereby st imulat ing the learning motivations of students.(5) Taipei International Education Month

The Department of Education, Taipei City Government, organized the Taipei International Educat ion Month in May 2016 to achieve internationalized education. An international issue was addressed every day to foster students’ international literacy and their sense of global responsibility. A total of 128 classes from 70 elementary, junior high, and senior high schools participated in this event.

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3. Teachers’ an tu ents’ Participation in International Events

(1) Ta i p e i S i s t e r s C i t i e s Yo u t h Ambassador Exchange Program

The 2016 Ta ipe i S i s te rs C i t i es You th Ambassador Exchange Program was hosted by the City Council and featured six youth ambassadors from five schools recommended by the Department of Education, Taipei City Government. The ambassadors visited a number of cities during the summer vacation, including Phoenix (US), Riga (Latvia), and Warsaw (Poland).(2) Taipei City's Chinese-Learning

ScholarshipsTaipei City Government encourages students

from sister cities to study Chinese in Taipei. In 2016, 10 students were offered scholarships of NT $25,000 per month (max. 6 months) to study in Taipei.(3) International Sports Competitions

Commiss ioner Tseng Tsan-Chin of the

Department of Education, Taipei City Government, led the Taipei Youth Folk Sports Group – a group of 27 students from three schools –to perform folk arts in Houston and Dallas, United States, between 20 July and 2 August 2016.(4) Overseas Internships and Cultural

Learning for Vocational StudentsTo expand the international exposure of

vocational school students, the Department of Education, Taipei City Government, arranged an information technology internship and cultural learning activity in the United States for the first time in 2016. Between 31 July and 15 August,

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15 students were invited to learn the newest technologies developed in the head offices of Google and Apple in Cupertino.

This year, the Department of Education continued the commercial design internship and cultural learning activity in Japan. Between 3 and 16 July, 20 students were provided internship opportunities in advertisement agencies in

Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, and Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture.

The Department of Education also arranged an aerospace and power technology internship and cultural learning activity in the United States for the first time this year. Between 31 July and 15 August, 15 students were selected to attend a course on rocket science at the Lone Star Learning Academy in Houston and one on power trajectory engineering at NASA.

(5) Municipal Educational Exchanges and Visits

The Department of Education, Taipei City Government, has engaged in exchanges with several overseas cities in recent years to address education issues and policies, enhance mutual understanding towards the current state of education in different countries, and establish future cooperation opportunities. In 2016, over 20 delegations from Japan, United States, Singapore, New Zealand, Vietnam, and China visited Taipei.

Students participating in the Commercial Design Internship and Cultural Learning activity in Japan

Students learn aircraft maintenance techniques during the Internship and Cultural Learning activity in the United States

Students participating in the Internship and Cultural Learning activity in the United States

Students participating in the Information Technology Internship and Cultural Learning activity in the United States

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4. Exchanges with Social Education Institutions

(1) Taipei City Youth Development Office

The Youth Development Office, Taipei City Government, organized an exchange program between high schools in Taiwan and Singapore in 2016. Between 12 and 29 July, 89 high school students and teachers visited Singapore. In return, 62 high school students and teachers from five schools in Singapore visited Taipei between 26 November and 13 December.

The Youth Development Office also sent 28 teachers and students from Taipei Municipal Yongchung Senior High School and three other schools to do volunteer work as part of its High School Student International Volunteer Service and Learning Project. The team headed to Myanmar and Indonesia engage in environmental and social welfare projects, gaining world view in return.

(2) Taipei Astronomical MuseumOn 14 May 2016, the Taipei Astronomical

Museum hosted Professor Jason Pun, principal lecturer at the University of Hong Kong and coordinator of the GaN-MN Project. Prof. Pun visited Taiwan to discuss potential cooperation projects and give a thematic presentation.

Professor Jason Pun, principal lecturer at the University of Hong Kong, visits Taipei Astronomical Museum to give a lecture on light pollution

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(3) Taipei ZooTaipei Zoo hosted the 2016 Madagascar

Fauna and Fauna Group Annual Meeting between 6 and 9 July 2016, inviting species conservation research experts and scholars from Madagascar to share their views. The event attracted guest across nine countries.

For the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Taipei and Yokohama, Japan, a memorandum on conservation was signed between Taipei Zoo and Zoorasia Yokohama on 21 of October. The ceremony was witnessed by Taipei Mayor Ko and Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi.

Two days later, Taipei Zoo further signed a memorandum on conservation with Tokyo Ueno Zoo to expand international cooperation.(4) Taipei Public Library

Taipei Public Library launched the Reading Beijing area on 26 June 2016. The area is located on the 5th floor of the main library building and contains 200 books gifted by the Capital Library of China. The area enables readers to appreciate

books published in Beijing, fully highlighting the positive exchange between the two cities.

Sports ExchangePart 4

Taipei City has focused on boosting the competit iveness of i ts athletes, while also raising Taipei’s profile and diversifying its sports environment. Through sports exchanges with

Taipei Zoo and Tokyo Ueno Zoo sign a memorandum of conservation

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international cities, the city government continues to interact and share its experiences with other countries, thereby fully highlighting Taipei’s rapid progress in creating a sustainable sports environment.

1. Taipei-Shanghai Sports Exchange VisitsTo maintain the positive ties between Taipei

and Shanghai, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government co-hosted the 2016 Cross-Strait Cup Basketball Tournament with the Shanghai Sports Bureau. Games commenced in Shanghai between 12 and 14 September with Shanghai Sharks vs. Yulon Luxgen Dinos, Shanghai Jiao Tong University vs. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and Nanyang Model High School vs. Taipei Municipal Song-Shan Senior High School. Subsequent games were played in Taipei between 11 and 12 October. College games commenced on the afternoon of 11 October, followed by professional games in the evening, in which Taipei Mayor Ko and Olympics Ambassador Yao Ming threw the starting ball. High school games commenced on the evening of 12 October.

Taipei was first invited to participate in a city-to-city sports exchange with Shanghai in September 2001, and the mainland city reciprocated with a visit to Taipei in December of the following year. Athletic ties have continued to grow in the sixteen years since. This past year, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government, sent a delegation to Shanghai between 10 and 16 November to learn valuable lessons from its counterpart in the interests of furthering mutual sports development. The department also invited a delegation from Shanghai to visit the offshore training base in Taipei in August, thereby expanding mutual sports exchange.

2. Marathon Exchanges with JapanThis year, Taipei engaged in marathon

exchanges wi th Matsuyama in the Ehime Prefecture and Shizuoka in the Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan, exchanging talented runners to enhance competitiveness and promote intercity exchange. In addition, marathon observations

were arranged to enhance the service quality of Taipei’s marathons.(1) Ehime Marathon

Taipei has participated in the Ehime Marathon held in Matsuyama, Japan, since 2015. This year, the Taipei delegation attended the event between 2 and 6 February, carrying out municipal visits, attending the marathon, and engaging in exchanges in anticipation of reinforcing intercity relations and expanding future exchange.(2) Shizuoka Marathon

Since the signing of the MOU of cooperation between Taipei Marathon and Shizuoka Marathon in 2014, organizers in both cities have extended an invitation to their counterparts to participate in and observe their marathons. This year, a delegation visited Shizuoka, Japan, between

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3 and 6 March, sharing its experiences in organizing the 2015 Taipei Marathon at the Memorial Seminar of Friendship Agreement held on 4 March.

3. Dragon Boat Exchange(1) 2016 Dragon Boat Festival

Taipei organizes a series of events for the Dragon Boat Festival each year to build a healthy and friendly international reputation. The 2016 event was held at Dajia Riverside Park between 9 and 11 June 2016. It drew over 5,000 participants in 210 teams to compete in the annual races, including Shanghai, Japan, and the Philippines, becoming the largest dragon boat event in Taiwan. To promote the 2017 Universiade that will be held in Taipei, the Taipei City Government introduced the City University Invitation Dragon Boat Race, adding even more cheer to the festivities.(2) 2016 Shanghai Chinese Dragon Boat

Tournament

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For each of the past six years since 2011, a Taipei City team has attended the Shanghai Chinese Dragon Boat Tournament. This year, 27 teams from 10 countries participated in the tournament. Taipei sent the victors of this year’s Dragon Boat Festival race, the Guandu Warriors, led by Deputy Commissioner Tsai Pei-Lin of the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government. The tournament fully highlighted the value of sports exchanges and enabled Taipei to acquire valuable new insight into the organization of the Dragon Boat Festival.

4. Offshore TrainingTo enhance competitiveness in sports, Taipei

sends outstanding athletes to China to participate in offshore training. This year, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government, organized an offshore training program in Shandong Province in China. Training items included track and field, weightlifting, wrestling, judo, diving, rowing, and cycling. The offshore team comprised 85

athletes, led by Chief Secretary Li Zhoa-Yu of the Department of Sports.

5. Other Sports ExchangesTaipei’s pursuit of sports exchanges extends

beyond the above list. For more information on events held or participated in over 2016, please see Table 2.

ConclusionTaipei not only shared its governance outcomes

with other countries through intercity exchanges but also gained insight into the municipal planning experiences of other countries, while expanding its world view. In future, Taipei will continue to center efforts on promoting the exchange with key international cities, participating in international events, and partitioning to host international events, thereby elevating its international status by fostering the world view of its residents, expediting internationalization, and marketing its unique local culture to the world.

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Ta le 2 Taipei’s ports changes in 2 1

No. Date City/Country Development Place

1 February 22 Chiba Prefecture, Japan Discussion on marathon exchange Taipei

2 March 3 to 6 Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Discussion on marathon exchangeShizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

3 March 22 Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan (Japan Tourism Organization) Visitation and discussion on cycling exchange Taipei

4 April 22 to 26

Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan 2016 IHATOVO Hanamaki Half Marathon

Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

5 April 28 Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan Visitation and discussion on marathon exchange Taipei

6 June 2 Visitation by sports news professionals from China

Visitation and discussion on issues concerning the media broadcasting of major tournaments Taipei

7 June 7 to 9 Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Participation of the Matsuyama Tourism Organization in the 2016 Dragon Boat Festival; wherein a booth was established to promote tourism

Taipei

8 June 10 Yokohama, Japan Yokohama senator visited Taipei to observe the Dragon Boat Festival Taipei

9 June 19 Shanghai and Nanjing, China Shanghai-New Taipei Dragon Boat Cultural Exchange Taipei

10 June 27 Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Izu Tourism Organization visited Taipei to discuss cycling exchange Taipei

11 July 22 Tokyo, Japan Discussion on baseball exchange Taipei

12 July 29 Solomon Islands Sharing of experience concerning the organization and construction of large sports venues Taipei

13 August 23 to 24 Shanghai, China

1. Signing of MOU on the cooperation between Taipei Marathon and Shanghai Marathon2. Report on the preparation of the Universiade

Taipei

14 August 30 Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Discussion on marathon exchange, offshore training, dragon boat races, and the Taipei International AA Baseball Invitational Tournament

Taipei

15 September 1 to 5

Guangdong Province, Shanghai, and Jiangsu Province, China; Gwangju, South Korea; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; and Los Angeles, United States

Invitation to and participation in the 2016 Taipei City Cup Boxing Tournament Taipei

16 September 26 Hanamaki, Japan

Discussion on marathon exchange and offshore training for judo and invitation to the Taipei International AA Baseball Invitational Tournament

Taipei

17 October 9 to 14 Shanghai, China 2016 Cross-Strait Cup Basketball Tournament –

Taipei Taipei

18 October 26 Alumni of the Tokai Gymnastics Team, Hanamaki, Japan

Visitation to the Department of Sports, Taipei Arena, and Songshan Sports Center Taipei

19 November 3 to 8

Shanghai, Zhejiang Province, China; Hong Kong, and Xiamen, Fujian Province

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Taipei City Government (TCG) leads the nat ion in aiding construction businesses and relevant unions, j ointly promoting general safety and health education and training in the construction sector for the purpose of improving basic work competences and occupational safety awareness amongst the workers. The P rofessional Accompanied Appraisal S ystem for Labor Condition Inspections is used to enhance labor conditions inspections, initiate a pro-active approach in handling worker complaints, and reduce the abuse of the responsibility-based system. Experts and academicians as well as experienced employees from various industries j ointly participate in the special labor conditions inspections to reduce any gaps and blind spots that may be encountered during labor inspections, improve the effectiveness of the inspections, and enforce the rights of workers.

Human Resources

Safeguarding Labor Rights and Interests

Part 1

1. Encouraging Workers to Form Unions and Exercise Their Freedom of AssociationWorkers are encouraged to form labor unions

to establish negotiating channels with their employers. The unions shall integrate the workers’ appeals for labor rights to help build a consensus between workers and employers over labor rights and conditions. As of 2016, there were a total of 604 trade unions in Taipei City (including 26 federations of labor unions, 53 industrial unions, 177 corporate unions, and 348 professional unions), with an increase of 6 unions compared to 2015. The unions had over 570,000 members.

2. Dialogues Between the Taipei City Mayor Ko and Trade Union LeadersDialogues between the Taipei City Mayor Ko

and trade union leaders were organized from March 23 to May 24, 2016 (entitled Industry Leadership and Enterprise Leadership). A total of 100 individuals from 47 registered unions of Taipei City were invited to discuss labor issues, generating 23 proposals of which 23 were completed.

3. afeguar ing or ers’ ights and WelfareTo protect the workers’ r ights to claim

retirement pensions, the Ministry of Labor was actively involved in providing consultation to industries and businesses to ensure that sufficient funds have been set aside for the Labor Pension Reserve Fund. A total of 7,109 businesses were audited in 2016 for failing to set aside sufficient amounts of money for the Fund. Of these, audit cases were successfully closed for 5,198 businesses. During the consultation, the amount of money set aside to meet the gaps amounted to a total of NT$ 101.1 million.

TCG provided active guidance to businesses to formulate work rules , establish employee wel fare commi t tees , and s ign co l lec t ive agreements whi le offer ing consultat ion to create Workers’ Retirement Pension Supervision Commission to set aside enough money for the Labor Pension Reserve Fund in accordance with laws and regulations. In 2016, TCG assisted 8,074 businesses in establishing work rules, 3,800 businesses in setting up employee welfare committees, 85 businesses in signing union agreements, and 37,898 businesses in setting up supervisory committees for pensions.

4. Settling Labor-management D i s p u t e s a n d P r o v i d i n g Subsidies for LawsuitsA total of 4,251 labor-management disputes

were handled by TCG in 2016, of which 2,651 cases (62.36% of the total) were successfully resolved. 2,604 cases were transferred to a commissioned non-government organization, of which 1,711 (65.7% of the transferred cases) were successfully resolved. Subsidies were also provided to workers pursuing legal litigations and

As Taipei is the capital of social kindness, TCG has provided a diverse selection of employment services and professional skill training to improve labor participation rate and to develop employment services for special target groups. Social enterprises were also involved to generate new modes of employment for the disabled and create a friendly city with equal opportunities and discrimination-free workplace. Also, to safeguard labor rights, dialogue on labor issues was carried out with unions, leading to the establishment of the Professional Accompanied Appraisal System for Labor Conditions Inspections , Mass Lay Off Advance Warning Visit (and Inspection) Mechanism in order to promote workplace safety.

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proceedings. In 2016, a total of 6 review meetings were convened, in which 93 individuals received subsidies that amounted to NT$ 6,990,345.

5. Creating the First Accompanied Appraisal System - Our Own Industry, Our Own Labor InspectionsTa i p e i w a s t h e f i r s t t o e s t a b l i s h t h e

Accompanied Appraisal System for Labor Conditions Inspections in accordance with Article 23 of the Labor Inspection Act, working with experts and experienced employees from various industries to reduce gaps and blind spots in the coverage of labor inspections and to improve the effectiveness of the said inspections.

Mass commun ica t i ons , bank ing , and medical services sectors have work models and conditions that differed from those of traditional industries, and were therefore targeted first as the implementation of labor inspections would be more challenging in these sectors.

TCG enforced two consecutive years of special inspections of the accompanied appraisal system in 2015 and 2016. The profile of the violations was similar in both years. TCG will pursue legal penalties against violations and continue to supervise and encourage improvements to work environments. Analysis reports were generated using inspection outcomes and findings from these two years. The reports were then submitted to the relevant authorities within the central government for administrative reference.

6. Establishing a Mass Lay Off Advance Warning Visit (and Inspection) MechanismTo prevent the size of layoffs from exceeding

the Standards of Mass Redundancy stipulated by the Act for Worker Protect ion of Mass Redundancy and avoid severe impacts on employees’ rights, interests, and livelihoods, TCG pro-actively established a fact-finding visit (and inspection) mechanism to support businesses in carrying out self-appraisals and provide the said businesses with relevant legal understanding and information in advance. This was done to achieve

a win-win situation where employers comply with labor laws and take the rights and interests of their employees into consideration. A total of 778 visits (and inspections) were conducted in 2016.

7. Establishment of the first Taipei Construction Yard @ Safety and Health Program in Taipei CityTCG leads the nat ion by work ing wi th

construction companies and relevant trade unions with the support provided by the Department of Labor, jointly establishing general safety and health education and training for the construction industry (hereinafter referred to as “general training for the construction industry.”) The Taipei Construction Site Union was created to support construction processes involving similar work in establishing safe work environments. Joint training was provided to construction workers who should undergo general training for the construction industry in order to improve the workers’ basic

General safety and health education and training of Taipei Construction Yard @ Safety and Health Program

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work competencies and awareness of work safety.A Occupational Safety and Health Card is

issued to individuals who participate in and graduate from the general training for the construction industry. The Department of Labor shall refer to the work category of the general training for the construction industry and register the said individuals in the Taipei Occupational Safety and Health Website as proof of the workers’ professional competence. Another major feature is that the information can also be provided to employers or companies for making contacts and advanced recruitment. In 2016, a total of 214 applications were submitted to the general training for the construction industry, and a total of 8,716 individuals were trained and passed the program.

8. P r e v e n t i n g E m p l o y m e n t Discrimination in Workplaces and Establishing Gender-Equal Workplaces

(1) TCG convened 4 Employment Discrimination Review Committee meetings and 6 Gender Equality Committee meetings to review a total of 53 complaints and cases. A total of 5 press conferences on Ordinances to Prevent Employment Discrimination and Building Gender-Equality in Workplaces were held at the Taipei Public Library in order to raise legal awareness.

(2) In 2016, special labor inspections for gender-equality were conducted for the first time to target hospitality services, providing

consulting and inspecting a total of 30 hotels and hospitality businesses. These special labor inspections were used to encourage businesses to enforce workplace gender-equal i ty laws and other measures and provide workers with labor conditions and environments that meet legal requirements.

(3) The Workplace Home Dad 5F Child Rearing Photo Competition event and Equal Parenting and Moving Taipei Forward - New 5F Family Concepts press conference were organized in order to reverse the traditional concept that regards mothers as the parent in charge of child rearing and to prevent career women from resigning from the workplace due to family or child-rearing issues.

(4) TCG also organized the 2016 Taipei City Forum for Equal Pay for the first time, inviting both employees and employers to the event to initiate a three-way dialog between the workers, businesses, and the government to jointly discuss and explore equal pay issues.

9. Holding Educat ional and Leisure Activities to Improve A areness of or ers’ ights

(1) Providing Labor Education CoursesFixed time and location teaching models

were adopted to provide fellow employees with opportunities of in-service training. The Labor Affairs College Course was provided for 3 semesters and was attended by 4,644 individuals. Experts and academicians were employed to provide educational lectures and courses on labor affairs. A total of 48 such lectures and courses were approved and provided from March to December.(2) Labor Education for Schools

To provide fel low cit izens with an early exposure and knowledge of labor laws during schooling, TCG Department of Labor and Department of Education jointly held the 2016 Labor Law for High School Students labor rights advocacy lectures. From March to December, a total of 21 senior high and vocational schools applied for the lectures, which benefit ted 2016 Taipei City Forum for Equal Pay

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27,985,056 students. The first semester for the 2016 Program for Establishing Labor Education in Schools was formally initiated. In addition to training labor affairs seed teachers in school, the TCG also became the first in the nation to incorporate labor issues within the Civics and Society curriculum for senior high and vocational schools. Seed instructors made use of teaching materials compiled by the Department of Labor during the course to further improve labor affairs awareness amongst the students. The Department of Labor official website also established an extended reading area that provided case studies, laws, multimedia materials, interactive games, and other resources that can be used by instructors and students for reference.(3) Popularizing Labor Education

To clarify labor rights of college students working as part-time assistants, a conference held on March 18, 2016 was attended by 54 individuals. Laws related to work hours and

holidays exert significant influence on the workers’ rights and interests. The 2016 Conference on Workers’ Rights for Work Hours and Holidays was held on July 11, 2016 in response to legal amendments that was attended by 120 individuals. This Conference provided policy makers or those concerned with such issues with a new mindset and approach on such issues. (4) Cultivation of Labor CultureA. The 2016 Labor Fi lm Award Shor t Fi lm

Selection and Competition initiated a nation-wide call for submission of labor-themed short films on August 3, 2016. A total of 42 outstanding short films were collected from which one first prize winner, one second prize winner, and one third prize winner were selected.

B. The labor-theme documentary titled Onwards, Dear Sister focused on 2 protagonists who were displaced women seeking re-employment as well as their struggles and hard work in getting back to the workplace. The film’s premiere and conference were held on December 5 to convey the value of workers.

C. The 2016 Taiwan International Labor Film Festival was held at SPOT-Huashan from August 26 to August 28, providing 14 screenings with 18 movies while attracting an audience of 1,583 indiv iduals. The titles provided in the screening included the opening film A Day’s Work , the feature film Schoolidarity , the domestic film Stolen Ho l idays , and the c los ing f i lm Robot Somnambulism, all well-received.

Employment SecurityPart 2

Taipei City Government (TCG) focused on the 3 core services to build an Employment Security System aiming at ensuring employment for the public. The following is an overview of its efforts in 2016:

Forum on the Labor Rights of Part-time Assistants in Colleges and Universities

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1. Providing Diversified Employment Placement Services

(1) B o l s t e r i n g t h e E m p l o y m e n t Placement Service

In 2016, a total of 54,652 individuals registered for employment services while 97,946 registered for talent services. Employment recommendations were provided to 29,646 individuals for a job seeker employment rate of 54.25% while employers hired 53,435 individuals for a talent recruitment rate of 54.56%.(2) Implementing Employment Promotion

ServicesIn 2016, a total of 260 employment workshops

were organized. Total attendance was 10,567 individuals. TCG implemented various employment promotion subsidies and measures, issuing temporary work subsidies and hiring grants to 219 and 246 recipients respectively in 2016.(3) Developing Localized Employment

ServicesDistrict- and village-level resources of the

12 administrative districts in Taipei City were integrated to develop localized employment services. In 2016, a total of 9,972 job seekers were served while 29,007 job recommendations were made, helping 4,664 individuals secure employment and creating 10,314 job vacancies. The TCG also organized 890 employment advice service hotspots.(4) Chinese New Year Temporary

Employment ProjectTo help the homeless of Taipei City return

to the work place and al leviate economic difficulties during the Chinese New Year, TCG provided short-term, temporary work positions and employed 182 individuals during the 10-day period that spanned the 2016 Chinese New Year. Employment services were provided to the said individuals upon the conclusion of the short-term work, allowing 67 individuals to secure further employment.(5) Special Project Recruitment and

Employment FairIn 2016, TCG held 4 special recruitment

fairs where 865 individuals participated in job interviews, of which 215 were initially matched with employers. A total of 439 small-scale talent recruitment events were also organized, attracting 810 businesses and providing initial matches for 2,182 individuals. Another 11 employment fairs were held, attracting 554 businesses and providing initial matches to 9,519 individuals. Career advice, psychological counsel ing, curriculum vitae reviews, and other quality services were also provided to job seekers at the event, providing direct support for applicants who wish to join well established companies. The event was also used to advocate certain policies and strengthen the positive public impression of employment services and institutions.(6) Okwork website Service

In 2016, the okwork.taipei website had by 8,738,276 views, received 8,335 job seeking applications, added 4,843 companies, and offered 144,859 job opportunities.(7) Career Development Services with

the Taipei Youth SalonIn 2016, a total of 55,140 individuals were

provided with various services. These services included career development assessments for 4,297 individuals, 118 career development

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support sessions (including career overviews, employment and startup seminars, and company visits) that were attended by 5,758 individuals, job-seeking services (career application inquiries and consultation for successful employment) that were provided for 756 individuals, and startup consultation services and entrepreneurship space provision for 474 individuals. Two sessions of Youth Career and Internship Fair were held, on March 12 and June 3 respectively. A total of 53 companies participated in this fair, offering 5,491 internship openings and full-time jobs.

The 2-day Empower Your Career Conference held on September 8 and September 10 was based on the 3 major themes of Career Development Treasure Map, Things that CEOs Want to Tell You, and My Ideal Taipei City . A total of 488 individuals participated in this Fair, including representatives from the private sector, government agencies, and academia as well as young students. Mayor Ko gave a speech titled My Ideal Taipei City to share his experience after assuming his government office. Catch Your Future! Career Exploration Workshop was held for the first time from August 3rd to August 5th, integrating

Interactive courses that help students better understand the work environment

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a diverse selection of activities that included courses, interactive games, and company visits to raise youth awareness of the importance of career exploration.(8) Implementing the Service

Outsourcing Project for Marketing and Promoting the Industrial Sector Job Analysis and Survey Report

The 2014 Industrial Sector Job Analysis and Survey Report was promoted to resolve issues caused by gaps between schooling and employment and inadequate information that affected youth unemployment. In addition to publishing the booklet titled Major Tips on Employment in Taipei that summarized the information of the survey report, other elements popular amongst youth were also incorporated, including the Kuso 6-panel gag manga online event, Job Analysis Arena campus tours, Raid - Escape from the Realm room escape, and a series of activities Major Tips on Employment in Taipei.

2. Providing Vocational Skills Training

(1) Comprehensive Vocational Skills Development

Fo r 2016 , t he Ta ipe i C i t y Voca t i ona l Development Institute organized 44 vocational skills training courses for 1,031 trainees and 39 vocational skills refresher courses for 913 trainees. A total of 85 training and refresher courses were also outsourced to provide training for 2,085 individuals.(2) Entrusted or Joint Training

To make full use of resources for vocational skills training and refresher courses, and to support improvements to the standards of production techniques and quality of services, TCG accep ted commiss ions by va r ious public and private institutions, schools, trade

I l lustrated Career Map - Matchmaking Conference for Newcomers to the Work Force

Things that CEO wants to tell you

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associations, and labor unions in organizing various kinds of vocational training. A total of 15 courses, including mechanical bicycle repairs and beverage preparations, were held in 2016 and provided training for 385 individuals.(3) Industry-Training Cooperat ion

and Industry-University-Training Cooperation

A total of 18 industry-training collaborative courses, including plumbing and electrician work techniques and applied Chinese cuisine , were held in 2016 and provided training for 415 individuals. The Taipei City Vocational Development Institute also engaged in an industry-university-training cooperation program with Tungnan University, jointly planning and implementing a Vocational Development Course for Network and Communication Engineering Techn ic ians and Indus t r ia l P ro fess iona l D e v e l o p m e n t P r o g r a m f o r A u t o m o t i v e Engineering.(4) Skill Certification

In 2016, TCG accepted a commission by the Skills Evaluation Center of the Ministry of Labor Workforce Development Agency to implement the 4 levels of the instant assessment and certification system, 2,898 individuals registered for the tests, of whom 87.66% passed the academic subjects while 76.69% passed the technical subjects. 1,945 certificates of qualification were issued. TCG also implemented 8 echelons of ad hoc testing that

received 583 applicants. Passing rates for the academic and technical subjects were 83.29% and 92.04% respectively. 519 certificates of qualification were issued.(5) Skill Competitions

As part of the effort for developing national professionals and talent, the institute selected 20 contestants to participate in 4 categories of the 46th National Skills Competition. The contestants achieved spectacular performance with 1 Gold Medal, 1 Silver Medal, 2 Outstanding Awards and 7 Works of Commendation. The results included: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 2 Outstanding Rewards in the auto body repair category (by instructor Chu I-Feng), 1 Work of Commendation for information and network technology (by instructor Wu Chia-Ti), and 6 Works of Commendation for robotics (by instructor Wu Chia-Ti). 2 candidates from the Institute were also nominated to serve as national team representatives for the 44th WorldSkills Competition National Team Selections in the category of auto body repair (panel beating) and industrial control (industrial wiring).

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March 16 Opening Ceremony for the Automotive Engineering Industry Professional Training Course

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The candidates will travel to Abu Dhabi and participate in the 44th WorldSkills Competition in 2017 to bring glory to their country. (6) Key Visits and EventsA. H.E. Kourabi Nenem, Vice President of

Kiribati, a nation located in the South Pacific that shares formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, visited the Taipei City Vocational Development Institute to review job categories in vehicle repairs and auto body work.

B. Deputy Mayor Chen Chin-Jun led junior high, senior high, and vocational school student interns participating in the Busy Bees - Taipei City Government 2016 Summer Experience

Camp on a visit to the Vocational Development Institute on July 11 to review vocational training processes, giving students an opportunity to directly experience and observe vocational training courses.

3. Assisting the Unemployed in Applying for Unemployment BenefitsTable 1 shows the statistics for unemployment

verification and applications for unemployment benefits.

44th WorldSkills Competition National Team Representative Selection for the auto body repair (panel beating) category

Visit by the City Administration Experience Camp led by Deputy Mayor Chen Chin-Jun

Welcoming the visiting delegation led by H.E. Kourabi Nenem, Vice President of Kiribati, and his wife

Table 1 - Statistics on the provision of unemployment benefits in Taipei City of 2016

Year Number of applicants (person)

Verified cases ofunemployment (person)

Cases of unemployment re-verification (person)

2015 14,907 14,878 46,880

2016 18,298 17,982 55,620

Increase /decrease (individual) 3,391 3,104 8,740

Percentage change (%) 22.75 20.86 18.64

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4. Establishment and Management of Private Employment Service InstitutionsTo improve the quality of services provided

by private employment service institutions, TCG began implementing the Service Quality Improvement Visit and Consultation Project for Private Employment Service Institutions in 2016, targeting employment agencies that failed to pass qualifying standards in the 2015 evaluations as well as conducting on-site surveys for employment agencies with actual cases in 2015 but no cases in 2014. A total of 11 private employment service institutions were visited and surveyed from May 11 to June 30, 2016.

5. Fraud Prevention for Job-Seekers and Employment Privacy

(1) Fraud Prevention for Job-SeekersGraduates fresh out of school or students

work ing par t - t ime jobs who lack working experience in general society often encounter employment traps that include course recruitment in the guise of employment, product or service marketing in the guise of employment , and rape or sexual harassment by deception under the guise of talent recruitment . In order to improve awareness for workers’ rights and interests, TCG Department of Labor specifically stipulated the Youth Special Program 2.0 . Inspections and awareness programs were implemented for sectors with large number of hourly workers (such as food services or retail services). The Labor Laws for High School Students activity was organized, using class assemblies, weekly assembl ies, or graduat ion ceremonies of senior high and vocational schools to promote awareness of fraud prevention when seeking employment.(2) Employment Privacy

The public is becoming more and more aware of their right to privacy. Employers should therefore respect the privacy of job-seekers and employees, and may not demand private

information unrelated to the needs of the job against the will of the individual when recruiting or employing workers. The Department of Labor specifically published the Reference Guidelines for Employers Requiring Employees to Provide Private and Personal Information during Recruitment and Employee Curriculum Vitae Templates for Recruitment Purposes that can be used as a reference by employers to prevent violating the law.

Employment Safeguards for Specific Groups

Part 3

1. Providing Employment Services for Specific Groups

Case-by-case serv ices were prov ided according to the individual requirements of the special target groups. In 2016, services were provided for 6,336 job-seekers, of whom 3,755 successfully found jobs for an employment rate of 59.26%. In-depth career advice was also given to 549 individuals. 792 homeless job seekers were received, of whom 540 found employment for a success rate of 68.18%. A total of 1,006 new immigrants also applied for jobs, of whom 292 found jobs for a success rate of 29%. TCG also organized the 2016 Results Exhibition of Employment Services for Foreign-born and Chinese-born Spouses on December 5. Support was also provided to victims of domestic violence

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and sexual assaults. In 2016, two sessions of career coaching group courses (for a total of 9 courses) were organized, giving employment consultation to 46 individuals.

2. Implementation Guidelines for Taipei City Government in Assisting Unemployed Workers Return to the WorkplaceTaipei City Employment Services Office was

commissioned to recruit contract employees, professional technicians, and janitors for TCG through a fair, equitable, and just selection process. A total of 19 recruitment sessions were held in 2016, reviewing 4,946 applicants of whom 782 were formally recruited while 418 were placed on a waiting list. A total of 179 applicants met the specified requirements, of whom 44 with specified status were hired.

3. Measures for Promot ing Employment for the Physically and Mentally Disabled

(1) Protection of Employment RightsIn 2016, TCG mandated 3,991 agencies (and

institutions) to employ disabled individuals. The total required employment quota for the disabled was 16,535 individuals, giving a weighted quota of 25,238 individuals (each severely disabled individual is weighted as two). Overall employment rate by the said mandated agencies was 152.63% of this figure, exceeding the required quota with a total of 9,850 individuals.

Incentive payments were used to encourage employers to recruit the disabled. In 2016, the payments were made 6,666 t imes for 1,075 individuals from 428 agencies. The Implementation Plan to Train, Use, and Retain Employees with Disabilities was carried out, helping 51 disabled individuals enter the workplace.(2) Helping the Visually Impaired to Find

EmploymentTo improve the convenience of massage

services provided by the visually impaired and

provide the public with more massage and stress relief platforms, blind massage service points were provided in public spaces such as airports, bus terminals, malls, hospitals, and sports centers. In 2016, a total of 39 service stations were established while 58 public events were organized to promote massage services provided by the visually impaired, helping to create 293 job opportunities for massage therapists. The 2016 MASSAGE - Visually Impaired Massage Master event for marketing massage services provided by the visually impaired was held. Promotional efforts that included virtual networks, Facebook group communities, and collaboration with 30 massage stations with visually impaired therapists in Taipei City were combined to organize actual events and activities, improve consumer awareness, and raise overall revenue for the visually impaired massage services. (3) Diversified Marketing Campaigns

to Promote Employment for the Physically and Mentally Disabled

A. TCG organized Taipei City Government Agencies Purchase of Sheltered Workshop and Social Enterprise Goods Competition as an active approach of supporting sheltered workshops and social enterprises in marketing their products and utilizing various social resources to procure the said products. Events such as the Chinese New Year Advocacy and Products Promotion Press Conference for Taipei City Sheltered Workshops on January 7, 2016 and the Results Exhibition

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for Employment Promotion Program and Vocational Training for the Disabled and Promotion Tour for the Products of Sheltered Workshops / Social Enterprises on May 7, 2016 were organized. These open events were used to exhibit various results. Sheltered workshops and social enterprises were also included, setting up 66 stalls to promote and market the features of their products and services and showcase the achievements and performance of efforts for promoting employment.

B. The Witness Our Skil ls and Unhindered Careers - Real Life Showcase Library and Experience Sharing Seminar was held at the Star Rocket Exhibit Area from October 23 to November 13, 2016. Recipients of the Taipei City Outstanding Employees with Disabilities such as Chen Pi-Lien (brave life warrior afflicted with dermatomyositis) and Lin Jung-Li (brave life warrior with multiple disabilities) as well as Yan Yi-Wen (Golden Bell Award winning best actress in short TV drama for her performance in Angel’s Radio) were invited to the event, providing exciting dialogs and

sharing of different life experiences and opportunities for the purpose of improving public awareness and understanding of the disabled.

C. The Witness Our Skil ls and Unhindered Careers - 2016 Commendation Ceremony for Excellent Workers with Disabilities and Outstanding Employers of the Disabled was held at the Mandarin Oriental Taipei on November 25, 2016. In recognition of the effor ts of disabled employees who performed admirably in the workplace as well

Marketing tour for Mid-Autumn Festival products of sheltered workshops

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as employers who supported the disabled employees, Mayor Ko attended the event to present the rewards in person, awarding 10 outstanding disabled employees and 12 employers of the disabled.

(4) First Time Holding of the Public Participation Event for Disabled Employment Policies

A. The 2016 Taipei City Public Participation Event of Policies for Employing the Disabled was held for the first time on May 21, 2016 at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. Disabled citizens who were concerned with this issue were invited to participate in this event. Ideas and opinions of the disabled were used to investigate the current status, future development, and difficulties encountered by employment services and resources for the disabled in Taipei City and to provide a basis for providing future employment services to the disabled.

B. TCG adopted the World Café approach and invited 41 individuals, including those

with physical or mental disabilities, family members , and pro fess iona ls o f fe r ing employment services. Through flexible, open small-group discussions led by experts in social work, psychological counseling, and workers’ rights, issues on employment services for the disabled were reflected upon, shared, and exchanged for identifying new opportunities and activities together.

Civil Service Human Resources

Part 4

Taipei City is the political and economic center of Taiwan. Survey results and reviews on urban competitiveness, city happiness, and Smart City conducted by Global Views Monthly and CommonWealth magazines in 2016 showed that Taipei leads the way amongst the 6 municipalities as well as other counties and cities. To ensure proper implementation of various city ordinances and construction work, promote various municipal development projects, and mold Taipei into a beautiful, prosperous, livable, and sustainable city, TCG has established 31 first-level agencies (22 bureaus, 5 offices, and 4 committees), 2 first-level organizations, and established district offices in each of the 12 administrative districts.

TCG currently employs 46,334 civil servants in agencies (organs) and schools of every level (not including the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation), of which 19,737 were men and 26,597 were women with an overall average age of 41.70. 99.5% of these civil servants also had college or higher education backgrounds. The following describes the utilization of civil service human resources:

1. Rev is ing Organ iza t iona l Regulat ions to Meet City Construction NeedsIn response to the requirements of agency

operations and tasks, TCG completed the stipulation of and amendments to the organizational regulations for 10 agencies (organs), namely Department of Land Administration, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Commerce,

Witness Our Skills and Unhindered Careers commendation ceremony

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Market Administration Office, Environmental Inspection Division, Fine Arts Museum, Criminal Investigation Division, various district-level health service centers, municipal senior high schools, and Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation.

2. Invigorating Human Resources(1) Borrowing Talent from Industry and

AcademiaTCG temporarily recruited professionals

with special expertise and employed them as government affairs personnel. 3 professionals were temporarily recruited from colleges and universities in 2016.(2) Implementing of Recruitment by

ExaminationStat is t ics o f c iv i l serv ice examinat ion

applicants in 2016: 446 for Level Three Senior Examinations, 443 for Junior Examinations, 5 for Level Two Senior Examinations, 431 for Regional Special Examinations, 124 for Primary Examinations, 11 for Special Examination for Persons with Physical and Mental Disabilities, and 1 for Special Examination for Indigenous People for a total of 1,461applicants.

(3) Utilizing Alternative Servicemen for Team Rejuvenation

In 2016, a total of 1,200 draftees were allocated to the TCG, amounting to a total of 14,191 alternative servicemen who had worked in TCG throughout the years. The servicemen were deployed according to their educational background and expertise to 234 duty service premises, providing direct or indirect assistance to government agencies as well as dedicated and quality services to the public.

TCG Department of Compulsory Military Service also established an Alternative Service Center to manage relevant issues that included the formulation of alternative service policies, utilization of human resources, daily life management and counseling of the servicemen, and duty service supervision and assessment of public administration servicemen with family concerns. To promote public welfare services, offer care for children in orphan homes, and senior citizens who live alone, the Alternative Service Center also incorporated services such as visits and home cleaning services for veterans and retirees, and assistance to restore road conditions and urban landscapes after natural disasters to actively utilize the human resources provided by the alternative servicemen.

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(4) Raising the Proportion of Female Managers

TCG is completely committed to promoting outstanding women to increase women’s participation in decision making processes. Female supervisors and managers made up of 55.72% of the total in 2016.

3. Implementing Measures to Care for the Underprivileged TCG actively employs persons with physical or

mental disabilities and offers support for securing employment for the aboriginal people. In 2016, a total of 3,002 persons with physical or mental disabilities were hired, exceeding the mandatory hiring quota of 1,959 persons by 1,043 persons for a compliance rate of 153.24%. During the same period, a total of 554 indigenous people were hired, exceeding the mandatory hiring quota of 270 for a compliance rate of 205.19%. The TCG also offered summer work-study opportunities for college and university students and provided 340 vacancies in 2016.

4. Se lec t ing Accompl ished Individuals to Study Abroad

(1) TCG formulated Taipei City Government Practical Points on Selecting Outstanding Civil Servants to Study Abroad. To improve the overall quality of human resources, civil servants with outstanding performance and potential for further development were selected to undergo further studies abroad. A total of one Doctorate degree candidate, nine Master’s degree candidates, and four special topic researchers were selected and approved in 2016.

(2) TCG also organized elite leadership classes to actively align itself to global standards, respond to the changing world environment, and nurture outstanding professionals with an international outlook. The elite leadership class of 2016 adopted the theme of Comprehensive Urban Development and assembled 29 trainees from 24 agencies to visit Waseda University in Japan in July 2016 for the purpose of conducting topic-based research and observation studies.

5. Building Healthy Work Environments

(1) Counseling and Support for Dealing with Emotions

TCG is equipped with employee counseling rooms and counseling hotlines. Professional counselors were employed to provide either personal or group counseling. In 2016, a total of 199 individuals applied for personal counseling, using the service on 801 occasions, while 19 agencies applied for group counseling, using the service on 31 occasions for a total of 322 participants. Four sessions of Guardians of Staff Mental Health Workshops were also held for human resource officers and general departmental chiefs. To alleviate stress during work amongst fellow colleagues, 20 sessions of mental health seminars were held in 2016. Professional counselors were also invited to help plan topic-based seminars or workshop courses.(2) Group Insurance for Health

Examinations to Provide Substantive Safeguards

To build a safe and healthy environment for the workplace, TCG has subsidized health examination expenses. A total of 4,425 individuals received health examinations in 2016 for a total subsidy of NT$ 48,325,225. TCG also provided self-paid group insurance for its employees. For a minimum premium of NT$ 1,975 per month, the employee receive coverage that includes fixed-term life insurance, accidental injuries, medical treatment for injuries, cancer treatments,

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hospitalization, and burn treatments. In 2016, a total of 23,915 individuals from 391 agencies and schools enrolled in this insurance scheme to receive substantive protection.

6. Promoting Recreational Activities

(1) Organizing Diverse Social EventsIn 2016, TCG had a total of 25 recreational

sports teams and clubs to provide employees with adequate opportunities for recreation and leisure. Family Day events as well as galleries of photographs taken by employees and their family members were organized in order to promote interaction and friendship between employees.(2) Interaction Activities for New Staff

To encourage mutual exchange and interaction amongst newly recruited staff during work, learning, and experience sharing, additional opportunities for interaction were organized between different agencies. Interaction events were also planned during holidays.

(3) Organizing Social Events for SinglesA diverse selection of events was planned

to enlarge social circles for singles. Unmarried individuals from various agencies, schools, and private enterprises throughout the country were invited to participate, providing additional opportunities of interaction between singles. A total of 5 sessions were held in 2016 that were attended by 331 individuals, of whom 26% met a partner during the said events.

Taipei City Government 2016 Employee Family Day Event

Taipei City Government 2016 Newcomer Interaction Event

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Civil Service Talent Training

Part 5

Training is the basis for nurturing outstanding talent and the driving force for sustainable development of an organization. The following describes an overview of training in 2016 in the TCG Department of Civil Servant Development:

1. Emphasizing Diverse Training and Improving Job SkillsI n r e s p o n s e t o t r e n d s i n m u n i c i p a l

administration and development, 1,124 classroom courses were held in 2016 with a total attendance of 48,000.(1) To improve professional competency, classes

on strategic mapping, civil participation, disaster rescue, health and medicine, social support, school campus gardens, and the Universiade were organized.

(2) To inspire new mindsets for municipal administration, TCG also organized Global Alignments - Light Up Taipei chief executive

leadership camp and city government meeting seminars on specific topics.

(3) To ensure the comprehensiveness of training systems at various levels of the government, TCG organized courses that included the Training Program for Senior Rank Officers, Section Chief Level Executives Special Training,

Section Chief Level Executive Development Training, Elite Women's Workshop, Advancement of Mid-Level Managerial Personnel, Base-level Executives Seminars, and Core Competence Training for Commissioned Personnel.

(4) In response to globalization policies, courses on Vietnamese and Korean languages were added.

2. Improving Human Resources Research and Development

(1) Plans were made to introduce evaluation tools used by the Accreditation Center (AC) in order to gradually create an initial model for competence evaluation of section chief level executives in the TCG.

(2) The Innovative City Administration Optimization a n d M a n a g e m e n t t r a i n i n g o u t c o m e s presentation conference was organized. Arrangements were also made for Optimized Administration and Innovative Management to enhance the benef i t s p rov ided by management training.

3. Improving the Management of Educational Affairs

(1) The Trainee Learning Assessment Form was formulated in order to assess the educational benefits of courses and seminars related to performance assessments.

(2) A 5-point rating scheme was adopted for trainees’ satisfaction surveys with respect to Seminar Assessment, Course Materials, and Overall Rating to assess course teaching quality.

(3) Study-camp activities were also added for students in extended management courses to foster friendships and team spirit.

4. Providing Excellent Cloud-based e-learning ServicesThe depth and scope of digital learning

services of the Taipei e-Campus were expanded, ensuring that key knowledge of city administrative affairs is conserved digitally while enhancing the functions of the platform. The following is an overview of digital learning implemented in 2016:

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(1) Operational PerformanceA. A total of 1,539 certification courses were

held, issuing 1,568,566 certificates for a total of 3,795,099 certification course hours.

B. Training contents were planned according to city administration policies and rules, providing courses on Government Procurement Act , environment education, gender mainstreaming, administrative neutrality, legal systems and institutions, and Taiwan’s aboriginal peoples.

C. Strategic alliances were established with TCG offices to jointly develop specialist knowledge needed for city administration as well as digital courses related to the livelihood of the public.

D. The Taipei e-Campus - Happy Learning Facebook group community was established to publish and share live notification of learning events, articles, and trivia knowledge for the Taipei e-Campus. The community currently has a fan population of over 2,400 individuals.

(2) Effectiveness of Various PlatformsA. Continuing to expand upon platform functions.

Developing the customer service system as well as the problem feedback and action tracking system, performing various analyses, and carrying out system maintenance for the first half of the year.

B. Developing bi-directional and single user sign-in function for the lifelong learning portal website, allowing colleagues to easily review their learning history and records.

C. To promote the mixed learning concept of 2017, classroom-based training and digital learning of administrative procedures were integrated and streamlined to develop mixed learning functions and systems.

(3) Collaboration A. To promote the sport of Judo of the Taipei

2017 Universiade , the TCG worked with the Chinese Taipei Judo Federation to develop courses on Judo and provide the public with basic knowledge on the martial art.

B. Digital courses on tax affairs were jointly developed with the Ministry of Finance National Taxation Bureau of Taipei. The courses were uploaded to the Taipei e-Campus digital learning website to allow members of the public to educate themselves while improving public awareness.

C. To support TCG Garden City and public health improvement policies, actual seminars were jointly organized with community colleges. Recordings were also converted into digital courses. Contents are listed as follows:(A) Working with Song Shan Community

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College to provide a course titled Green Happiness on the Table . Secretary General Lai Hsiao-Fen of the Homemakers United Foundation was invited to help raise public awareness of correct dietary concepts using the educational theme of environmentally friendly diets better aligned to the needs of the people.

(B) Working with Xinyi Community College to develop the course Reviewing Health and Emotions - Say Goodbye to Anxiety and Depression. Teacher Hsieh Wu-Chou, an expert in people observation techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was invited to lead students in the search for the way of wholesome living.

D. Sharing digital learning resources with various agencies, schools, and groups. Customizing learning areas and personalized curriculum were used to reduce training costs.

(4) Promotional ActivitiesA. To encourage effective utilization of digital

learning courses offered by the Taipei e-Campus, the TCG regularly recommends 8 to 10 theme-based course packages that were then provided. These courses were taken by an average of 14,000 individuals per month.

B. The Taipei e-Campus Study Forum also released the Love Learning, Start e-Sharing and the e-Learning FUN Day from March to September 2016, using student interaction and dialog to promote digital learning.

C. Mass media tools such as news articles, videos (from YouTube), and electronic billboards on the Taipei MRT were utilized to promote courses and events provided by the Taipei e-Campus.

(5) Nurturing TalentVirtual reality (VR) and augmented reality

(AR) seminars, actual product demonstrations and experience sessions, and conferences were organized to encourage TCG employees to adopt diverse and novel mindsets on the use of innovative applications in the development of city administration.

ConclusionIn addition to actively protecting labor rights,

building safe workplaces with gender equality, and providing a diversified selection of employment measures, TCG also offered suitable job skills training and assurance to youths and special target groups. TCG is actively training civil service professionals and improving the performance of administrative services. To build a first-rate metropolitan city, alternative servicemen and volunteer services were employed to inject new vigor into municipal services and enhance the flexibility and energy of TCG human resources.

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As the government of Taiwan’ s leading metropolis, Taipei City Government is committed to continuously pursuing excellence, implementing the principles of rule of law and promoting the vision of safeguarding human right when it comes to citizens’ rights protection, consumer protection, state compensation, administrative appeals and clean government. These efforts aim to make Taipei City a role model for the six maj or municipalities in Taiwan and an example for other international cities.

Citi ens’ ights

Protecting Human Rights

Part 1

To achieve the goal of “serving the citizens and innovating the city”, Taipei City Government actively advanced transparency of government administration. As well as reviewing all municipal regulations, ensuring the principles of rule of law, protecting people’s right to know and putting “open government with public participation” into practice, Taipei City Government optimized “Laws and Regulations Database of Taipei City” and established “Taipei City Government Law Issues Management System” in 2016. The systems include:

1. Optimize Laws and Regulations Database of Taipei CityTaipei City Government digitized hard copies

of laws and regulations in operation. Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government has established “Laws and Regulations Database of Taipei City” since 2004 to provide a convenient online search of municipality ordinances for the use of the public and various parties. An English version was also established in response to globalization and internationalization. In order to improve user friendly system, the following functions and sections were added in 2016: (1) Quick query function for smart search and

common expression

(2) Query function for interpretative letters or directives issued by regulatory authorities of the central government

(3) Q u e r y f u n c t i o n f o r l i n k s t o re l e v a n t interpretative letters and standard operating procedure (SOP)

(4) Urban planning and regulations/ordinances sections

2. Establish Taipei City Government Law Issues Management SystemIn order to achieve the goal of “Coordinated

Approach for Legal Affairs Management” and “Upload your own Regulations”, Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government offered help to all Taipei City Government agencies to set up a united administrative mechanism for varieties of regulations, litigations and non-litigations cases. “Taipei City Government Law Issues Management System” was established in September 2015 and came into effect in October 2016.

Through the interdepartmental Centralized Administrative System of Department of Legal Affairs, al l depar tments within Taipei City Government may login, manage and report changes in litigation and non-litigation cases, arbitrations, regulations, administrative directives, interpretative letters and SOP to “Taipei City Government Law Issues Management System”, which helps all departments manage litigation, non-l i t igation cases, regulations and SOP effectively. With the system, government agency may update legal information, strengthen project management efficiency, analyze statistics, master the key factors of litigation and non-litigation cases, build feasible and effective measures to deal with legal consultation, litigation and non-litigation cases and head to the goal of litigation prevention and dispute resolution at one time as future administration references.

Consumer ProtectionPart 2

T h e m a j o r t a s k s a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i o n achievements of consumer protection in 2016 were as follow:

Taipei City Government (TCG) considers the citizens’ wellbeing to be its top priority, providing upright, honest, impartial, just, and professional services. In order to build a clean government, Taipei City Government devotes itself to citizens’ human rights, consumer security, state compensation and administrative appeals under the principles of rule of law and good governance.

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1. Number of Consumer Complaints Taipei City Government received the first

complaint of consumer dispute (Consumers filed complaints with the Consumer Service Centers of Taipei City Government in writing) 10,068 times in total. Consumer Protection Officers received the second complaint of consumer dispute (The first complaint was not handled properly and the consumers filed up the second complaints) a total of 4,894 times; mediation was received (Consumers filed complaints with Consumer Service Centers or Consumer Protection Officers and were not handled properly, they applied for mediation to Consumers’ Dispute Mediation Commission) a total of 475 times.

2. The Operation of the Consumer Dispute Mediation CommissionThe Consumer Dispute Mediation Commission

of the Taipei City convened regular meetings in March, June, September and December. Taipei City Government agencies reported the transactions and the achievements of consumer disputes, shared and exchanged experiences to improve the efficacy of consumer protection cases.

3. Consumer Protection Education and Dissemination

(1) “A Brief Introduction on the Revision of Consumer Protection Act and Gift Certificates Standardized Contracts” and “Do You Drink the Right Commercial Drinks?”, two consumer

protection workshops were held from March to April.

(2) “Consumer Protection Act Education” and “Consumer Securi ty Case Studies and Remarks of Overseas Study Agents and Study Tours” 16 consumer protection workshops were held in March, April, May, June and December.

(3) “Meeting with both Consumer Protection Off icers and New Immigran ts” , “New

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“Consumer Protection Law Education” at Li Nong Elementary School

“Meeting with Consumer Protection Officers and New Immigrants” Plan

2016 Business Owners Consumer Protection Workshop

“Dinning with Elders from Qingguang Village- Consumer Protection Workshop

Immigrants Legal Knowledge Camp (for mainland Chinese immigrants) – Consumer Right Protection”, “2016 The Orientation for New Immigrants Camp (for foreigners)” 4 workshops were held under “Meeting with both Consumer Protection Officers and New Immigrants” plan from April to June.

(4) “Consumer Protection by Business owners” workshops were he ld on June 7 and December 15.

(5) “Consumer Protection Education Implementation Plan” 2 workshops were held in coordination with Executive Yuan in August.

(6) “The Raising of Consumer Awareness and Change of Standardized Contracts” workshop was held on September 13.

(7) Consumer care service and dissemination for elders, including “Taipei District Prosecutors Office and Xinyi District Office 2016 Justice and Public Opinion Symposium”, “Dining with Elders from Qingguang Village”, “Dongshih Village Double Nine Festival”, “Overseas and Domestic Trips for Senior Citizens Consumer Protection”, “2016 Taipei Senior Citizens Sports Fair”, “Senior Citizens Consumer Care Service- Anti-fraud Activity”.10 workshops were held from September to December.

(8) “Consumer Protection Officers in Action at Trade Fairs Plan” was held in October.

(9) “2016 Consumer Protection Theory and Practice Seminar” was held on November 30.

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2016 Joint Inspection at Chinese New Year Supply Avenues

Double Nine Festival at Dongshi Village- Consumer Protection Workshop

2016 Taipei senior citizens sport fair- Consumer Protection Workshop

International and Domestic Trips for Senior Cit izens- Consumer Protection Workshop

Consumption Care Service for Senior Citizens- Anti-fraud Workshop

4. Collaborate with Civic Consumer Protection Groups Consumers’ Foundation, Chinese Taipei

was awarded NT$100,000 due to outstanding performance in consumer protection; moreover, the Foundation was entrusted by Taipei City Government to file group litigation for victims of Top Pot Bakery’s use of artificial flavoring.

5. Announce Major Consumption Warning and Convene Regular Press Conference

(1) To avoid damaging the interest of consumers, Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government gave major Consumpt ion Warnings in 2016, including:A. Samebest Ltd. left blank contracts with

consumers, which seriously infringed the interest of consumers.

B. The bankruptcy of Hsueh-cheng Computer and Tutorwell and their related Q&A.

C. The f raudu len t adver t i s ing o f Asus 「PadFone S」announced it had NFC (Near Field Communication) (digital wallet) function.

D. RT-MART, Soft-World, Tsannkuen Co., Ltd, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, LionTravel, FlyScoot Taiwan, Tigerair Taiwan, Booking.com and Taiwan Taxi did not attend consumer dispute negotiations without any reasonable reasons; in addition, there were 13 disputes on PChome & eBay JV and Yahoo! respectively, and 3 disputes on Shopee Hong Kong Limited network platform. The sellers did not appear even though they were notified by Consumer Protection Officers.

E. Provide the conclusion and related Q&A of the meeting about the large-scale dispute between CSJ Yoga Taipei classes and consumers.

F. Online shop ZALORA violated “Internet Retailers are Included in and Prohibitory Provisions of Standard Form Contract” and handled customers’ refunds inappropriately.

(2) To r e i n f o r c e i n s p e c t i o n o n g e n e r a l consumption, the “Consumption Investigation Team” performed regular inspection on Chinese New Year Supply Avenues, online trade refund and barter procedures, children’s food, pre-paid cards, Budget Airline condition

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Inspection at Second-hand Car Dealer

of carriage, Taipei City KTV chain stores, cinemas, second-hand car dealers, real estate trade standardized contracts, general hotel business, safety management of public and private swimming pools, motels, children-only buses, off street parking lots, illegal cram schools, broth and the label of pressed and restructured meat in hot pot restaurant chain stores, public safety of hypermarket anniversary, illegal slaughter of poultry, safety management of Taipei public and private gyms along with labels and random inspection of pet food, a total of 20 items in 2016.

6. “Consumer Protection Officers in Action at Trade Fairs plan” The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City

Government coordinated with related departments to perform inspections of trade fairs, such as: “2016 International Winter Travel Exhibition”, “The 4th Taiwan Travel and Fine Products Exposition”, “The 10th Taipei Tourism Exposition”, “Taipei/China Tourism Exposition”, “Taiwan International Tourism Souvenirs Exhibition”, “2016 the 26th Beauty and Cosmetic Expo”, “the 17th Taipei International Furniture Show” and “2016 Taipei Travel Fair”.

Inspection at “The 4th Taiwan Travel and Fine Products Exposition”

Inspection at “The 10th Taipei Tourism Exposition”, “Taipei/China Tourism Exposition” and “Taiwan International Tourism Souvenirs Exhibition”

Inspection at “2016 the 26th Beauty and Cosmetic Expo”

Inspection at “the 17th Taipei International Furniture Show”

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7. Consumer Protection Advocacy for Elders Senior care in the aging society has become

a policy issue for government in face of the increasing numbers of elders. The Department of Legal Affairs drew up an elderly consumer protection plan. The following categories have been inspected:

(1) Health Supplements Inspection at Seniors’ ursing omes

The Depar tment of Heal th, Taipei Ci ty Government randomly inspected 20 items of health supplements and checked the exact numbers of coli form group; al l the results conformed to the regulations.

(2) Seniors’ ursing ome InspectionThe Department of Legal Affairs together with

government agencies performed counseling and auditing inspection and public safety joint inspection on 35 nursing homes. 14 nursing homes conformed with the regulations and 10 nursing home infringed on “included and

prohibited provisions” of contracts, 11 nursing homes provided incomplete contracts. The Depar tment of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government was informed to tackle the problems.(3) Inspection on Half-Price Concession

for Elderly Citizens Taipei city coaches and cinema operators

were inspected to confirm if they put half-price concession and friendly environment for elders into practice. All of those inspected passed.

State CompensationPart 3

The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government provided support staff of the State Compensation Committee of Taipei City Government. The achievements included:

1. Establish a Handling MechanismTo ensure the objectiveness and fairness

of State Compensation Committee of Taipei City Government, 13 committee members

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Inspection at “2016 Taipei Travel Fair”

were invited. Half of whom were scholars and experts outside of government system. The 2nd article of “The Guideline Procedures of State Compensation” was revised on March 27, 2015 in order to strengthen the function of the committee. The number of scholars and experts outside of government system has been increased from 7 to 9. The committee members may be chosen by open selection. The Department of Legal Affairs carried out new appointment of committee members.

2. Attach importance to the Rights of Claimants

(1) The Public may apply for state compensation online.

(2) Actively investigate help and hinder of concerned parties

(3) In addition to written hearing, if necessary, the concerned party may be called upon to appear in person to make a statement to arrive at a just and truthful decision.

(4) A copy of the opinion shall be delivered to concerned parties to give them the chance to supply supplementary reasons and proof of defense. If a concerned party refuses to compensate a claimant, a reply letter with supplementary reasons shall be attached; related articles and reminders shall be recorded to remind the concerned party of remedies and time effectiveness.

(5) For highly complex cases, the organization with compensatory obligations is required to compile related data, drawings and computer diagrams and use them to provide an on-the-spot illustration of the incident.

(6) Any government agency that seriously v io lates “The Guidel ine Procedures of State Compensation” will be disciplined by Department of Legal Affairs or a penalty suggested by the State Compensat ion committee; par t ies fai l ing to f inish the procedure according to stipulated time limits are required to file an affidavit of explanation or suffer administrative disciplinary sanctions.

3. Streamline Measures to Increase Handling Efficiency

(1) In cases for which a department of Taipei City Government accepts compensation liability and the amount is under NT$100,000, the responsible department can proceed to negotiate with the concerned party at its discretion. When the amount is more than NT$100,000 but under NT$300,000, the responsible department can proceed to negotiate with the concerned party at its discretion with the approval of Department of Legal Affairs when agreement is reached with the concerned party, and make the payment when an agreement is reached.

(2) A simplified “Form of Refusal of Application for State Compensation” is used for all departments and schools under Taipei City Government to turn down applications which, after investigation, obviously should be rejected, after the agreement of Department of Legal Affairs, the approval of the Mayor of Taipei City, and the endorsement of the State Compensation Committee, thus shortening the administrative process.

(3) According to the classification, accepted, pending and compensation l iabil i ty not conf i rmed, of the State Compensat ion cases by Department of Legal Affairs, the State Compensation Committee requested government bodies failing to finish cases within time limits to provide on-the-spot i l lustrat ion and speed up the handl ing process.

4. Statistical Analysis of State Compensation CasesTaipei City Government received 226 appeals,

plus an additional 66 pending from the previous year, giving a total of 292; the details are shown in the following table:

Table 1 Taipei City Government state compensation cases in 2016

Number of Meeting 11

Number of Cases Accepted

Accepted Previously

Newly Accepted

63 229

292

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Cases Closed in This Period 226

Compensation Refused

Number of Cases 120

Percentage （％）

53.1%

Compensation refused (but compensation of losses)

Number of Cases 0


0%

Amount (NT$) 0

Withdrawn after Conciliation

Number of Cases 67


29.65%

Compensation Liability Confirmed through Negotiation

Number of Cases 30


13.27%

Amount (NT$)

3,005,722(Compensation Decree Included)

Compensation Liability Not Confirmed through Negotiation

Number of Cases 6


2.65%

Rejected

Number of Cases 0


0%

Dissolved

Number of Cases 0


0%

Other

Number of Cases 3


1.33%

Number of Cases Unresolved in This Period 66

5. Promotion of Academic and Practical Exchanges On October 14, 2016, “2016 Practices

of Human Right, Legal System and State Compensation Symposium” was held. About

200 scholars, experts and representatives from different governmental institutions were invited. The controversial issue of “The Responsibility of State Compensation Caused by Negligence of Public Servants –Case study on the Chang, Bo-wei Mountan Incident and Blindness Caused by Fighting Between Elementary School Students” within theory and practice was widely discussed in the symposium.

Review of Administrative Appeals

Part 4

The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government was formed on September 18, 2012 through the merging of the Administrative Appeals Commission and the Law and Regulation Commiss ion . To rev iew appea ls aga ins t administrative actions taken by agencies of the City Government when the appellants find such actions unacceptable, under Rule 1, Article 52 of “Administrative Appeal Act”, the Department of Legal Affairs established “Administrative Appeals Commission”, which is a task force and handles administrative appeals actively.

1. Receipt and Handl ing of Appeals in 2016

(1) Taipei City Government received 2,152 appeals, plus an additional 356 pending from previous years before 2015, giving a total of 2,508. During the year, 2,015 (including 140 withdrawn, 118 transferred cases and 7

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others) were completed and 493 remained pending. Of the 1,750 cases (excluding transferred, withdrawn and other cases), 468 were rejected (the department which the administrative action was made deciding the original penalty voluntarily dissolved 177 cases, or 10.11%) accounting for 26.74%. Rejected cases totaled 1,182, accounting for 67.54%, with 100 dissolved, or 5.71%. The actual rate of dissolution (appellant success rate) was the number of cases in which the “department which imposed the original penalty voluntarily dissolved it” plus the percentage of dissolved cases, a rate of 15.82%. 1,748 cases were completed within 3 months, accounting for 99.89%, 2 were too complicated and were extended to be dissolved within 5 months, a rate of 0.11%. No other cases were dissolved in excess of 5 months.

(2) Taipei City Government decided 1,750 appeals, of which, 231 administrative lawsuits were initiated, accounting for 13.2%. 42 decision were received from Taiwan Taipei District Court; 35 were rejected, accounting for 83.33%, and 7 were dissolved, accounting for 16.67%. 117 decisions were received from the High Administrative Court, with 96, or 82.05% rejected, and 21 dissolved, or 17.95%.

(3) In 2016, 46 decisions were received from the Supreme Administrative Court, of which, 38, or 82.61%, were rejected, and 8 were dissolved, or 17.39%.

2. Major Administrative Projects and Achievement

(1) Recru i t over Ha l f o f Appeals Commission Members from Outside of Taipei City Government

Currently, there are 11 members in the Administrative Appeals Commission of Taipei City Government. Apart from the Chairperson, who is the Direct-General of the Department of Legal Affairs, designated by Mayor, and one member who is the Deputy Direct-General of the Department of Legal Affairs, the other members of the Administrative Appeals Commission are impartial figures from society, along with scholars

and experts who were recruited from outside of the city government.(2) Implement the Judicial Appeals

SystemTaipei City Government has made every effort

to protect appellant rights and encourage the willingness of public participation by expressing opinions, oral debate, investigating evidence, conducting inspection and committee members’ reviews. In 2016, 57 oral debates were held, involving 232 person-times. There were 50 expressions of opinion totaling 221 person-times.(3) Strengthen Public Service Networks

To strengthen public services, the Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government initiated the following services:

A. Full Text Search and Enquiry System for Appeal DecisionsFollowing the announcement of “Personal

Information Protection Act” on October 1, 2012, Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government has provided a full text, involving hidden personal bio-data, search service and enquiry system since 2008. Citizens can set conditions base on individual needs or type of case to search appeal decisions.

B. Online Appeals ServiceAn “online appeal” section was created on

the Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government website, including appeals follow-up enquiry, declaration of appeals, application for document reading, expressing opinions, oral debate and making statement on video to guarantee the time-effectiveness of the interests of appellants.

C. Express opinions on videoThe service can save time and energy for the

appellants and accepting authorities and increase administrative efficiency.

D. otification on Appeal Progress through SMS ServiceAppel lant can apply a system of shor t

message service (hereinafter referred as “SMS”) to keep the appellant informed on appeal

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progress. In 2016, the service was used to a total of 694 appeal cases with 2,086 text messages for notification.(4) Actively Promote Appeal Services

In order to protect citizens’ right through procedures of administrative appeals and online services, the Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government promote operations of administrative appeals in 2016, including: A. Short radio dramas in both Chinese and

Taiwanese were made by UFO Radio.B. Appeal promotion posters, 2,500 were posted

at government agencies, schools and district offices.

C. Appeal promotion posters were posted on the side of buses.

D. Illuminated advertisements presented at MRT.(5) Strengthen Liaison with Other

Bodies In collaboration with the Department of Civil

Servant Development, Taipei City Government, 6 workshop on “Legal System Practice” and 4 workshops on “Administrative Appeals Practice” were held.(6) Promotion on Academic and Practice

ExchangeIn collaboration with 5 municipalities, “2016

Municipality Legal System and Administrative Remedy Symposium” was held on both June 30 and July 1, 2016. Scholars, experts and representatives of different government agents were invited to share experiences and learn from each other.

(7) Promote the Project of “Decreasing the Rate of Appeal Cases Pending for More than Three Months”

Since the implementation of “Decreasing the Rate of Appeal Cases Pending for More than Three Months” in July 2009, there were only 0.11% cases pending for more than 3 months, and none of the appeals were pending for more than 5 months in 2016.

“2016 Municipality Legal System and Administrative Remedy Symposium”

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Clean GovernmentPart 5

Integr i ty is a core value of Taipei Ci ty Government to serve its citizens. In order to honor Mayor Ko’s pledge of clean government, the Department of Government Ethics, Taipei City Government actively promoted anti-corruption, created c lean image and made Taipe i a corruption-free city.

1. Establish Surveillance MechanismThe major responsibi l i t ies of the Clean

Government Committee are to study and design regulations and policies for clean government and issue alerts for the internal control and audit system, including major project procurement audit and evaluation. The committee aims to build a transparent mechanism for clean government efforts and anti-corruption practices. It introduced an external supervision mechanism to enhance evaluation of internal control systems and facilitate municipal administration. In 2016, Taipei City Government not only continued to hold meeting on important administrative issues and potential irregularities and negligence, but also asked responsible departments to report on audit results of public construction project, procurement projects, and internal supervision. Moreover, Taipei City Government has also created a special task force for investigation and recommendations relating to important projects that had drawn public attention, to provide external supervision. Besides the dedicated clean government hotline “1743 Let’s Eliminate Corruption Together” in (the extension number sounds like “eliminate corruption together” in Chinese,) the “1999 Citizen in Charge online”, extension was set up for citizens to report possible cases of corruption. Taipei City Government also drew up “Operation Guidelines for Awards for Reporting Corruption and Dereliction of Duty by Taipei City Government Officials” to improve the efficiency of corruption reporting.

2. Implementation of “Sunshine Law” and Ethical StandardsAbout 3,200 civil servants of the Taipei City

Government were required to declare their property. After preliminary review, Taipei City Government, acting according to the regulation of the Ministry of Justice that no less than 14% shall be inspected, randomly selected some of the said staff for substantive review and conducted comparison of their previous and recent figures to implement the Sunshine Law. Taipei City Government also continued promoting anti-corruption regulations, including “Ethical Standards of Civil Servants of Taipei City Government”, and regulations regarding collusion between government officials, businesses and public services, and regulations relating to small subsidy applications. A total of 280 sections of law and discipline training for public servants were conducted and attended by 15,000 participants in 2016.

3. Promotion of Integrity on CampusTaipei City Government launched Campus

“Integrity Advocacy Program” and worked with volunteers and professional troupes to act out stories, plays and animations relating to corruption and integrity, to teach schoolchildren the value of integrity and morality. More than 10,000 schoolchildren attended 70 sessions of the program in 2016. In addition, the “Teacher Lin Storytelling Team” from Taipei Public Library held 79 sessions of parent-child reading activities at

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different Elite Bookstores during “Child Integrity Month”. About 1,070 parents and children participated in these activities.

4. Actively Investigate Violations and Eliminate Administrative CorruptionIn response to the public’s expectations

of anticorruption measures, investigation and review of corruption and related crimes are executed in close coordination with the Agency Against Corruption, Ministry of Justice, in order to improve capacity to implement anticorruption measures and show the determination of Taipei City Government to tackle corruption. In cases of corruption, Taipei City Government looks into the administrative responsibility of all civil servants involved. In the cases in which there is an administrative violation but not breach of the law, there is violation of government ethics standards or the case is in the process of investigation and prosecution, all civil servants involved have to take administrative responsibility as soon as possible. The agencies responsible for these staff will be advised to improve and

enforce anti-corruption regulation to prevent more irregularities. The Department of Government Ethics, Taipei City Government has initiated many special investigations concerning corruption in 2016. Of the cases that were investigated, 43 cases involving 87 people were submitted to prosecutors for further investigation; 79 people in 41 cases concerning irregularit ies were investigated and punished for violating their administrative responsibilities.

5. Expansion of Public Participation and Consolidation of Anti-Corruption AwarenessIn order to consol idate ant i -corrupt ion

awareness among the general public and to show the determination of government to eliminate corruption, the Department of Government Ethics, Taipei City Government continued working with many volunteer workers to conduct campaigns featuring anticorruption appeals, including the appeals “anticorruption”, “supervision by people” and “campus education”, thus promoted the concepts of honesty and integrity. In addition, in support of UN International Anti-corruption

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Day on December 9, Taipei City Government also held a series of activities, including the 10th Clean Government Cup debate competition, “2016 Warm Taipei Show”, etc. These series of activities served to promote and implement clean government practice of “ethics, transparency, and responsibility” in various ways.

6. S o u r c e M a n a g e m e n t o f Confidential Documents for Administrative TransparencyTo protect people ’s r ight to know and

openness of government information, Taipei City Government implemented “open government and open information” policy. The Department of Government Ethics, Taipei City Government requested all Taipei City Government agencies check their confidential files and review the confidentiality level of these documents according to “Taipei City Government Documentation Guidelines” from March 2015. As of December 31, 2016, among 664,636 confidential documents held in all departments, 604,316 or 91%, were reviewed; 155,616 were declassi f ied and 448,700 remained confidential. The Department of Government Ethics will continue helping the other departments of Taipei City Government to actively review and de-classify their confidential documents.

ConclusionIn order to build an international modern

city that protects human rights and safeguards the human dignity of all citizens, Taipei City Government will continue to make efforts in the following areas in the future:1. Implement open government, improve citizens’

awareness of their rights and the rule of law, and promote public participation and bilateral communication

2. Improve the quality of legal affairs work and handling of state compensation of all government agencies to effectively protect human rights.

3. Commit to creat ing an upright, honest, impartial, just, professional and compassionate appeals system.

4. Improve public’s knowledge and access to

information relating to consumer protection; handle major consumer disputes in a timely fashion; issue major consumption warnings at an appropriate time; investigate infringements of consumer rights; and protect consumer rights of citizens.

5. Improve the value of integrity and honesty as well as the idea of anti-corruption; consolidate public awareness of anti-corruption; use external supervisory powers to promote honesty and integrity and build a “sunshine city” with a clean government.

6. Enhance dissemination of information and educational efforts devoted to the protection of human dignity and citizens’ right.

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Annual EventsAppendix I

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J anuary01 The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government conducted the first “2016 Taipei Break-

of-Dawn Concert”. Activities, such as flag-raising ceremony, crossover music concert, container art gallery, LOHAS sports and theme market were held, with a total of 65,000 participants, and ended on January 3.

01 The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government implemented “Friendly Childcare Subsidy” with concepts of stagnant pricing, fair trade, cooperation with excellence and value-added subsidy along, in combination with the quality assurance assessment mechanism, and integrated with childcare centers and registered babysitters from private sector to make sure public childcare service is sufficient to meet demand.

01 The Department of Compulsory Military Service, Taipei City Government established “Trial Balance of Living Allowance for Draftee’s Family and Information Referral System”, which was the first nation-wide.

06 Taipei City won the first-place group award of “Ministry of Education, R.O.C. 2015 Teaching Materials and Methods Design for Education Ideas Concerning the Concept and Practice of Moral, Intellectual, Physical, Training in Group Life and Aesthetic Education”.

13 Taipei City Government implemented “Taipei City Self-Governing Regulations for Food Safety”.14 The Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration won the “First Class” award of “2015 National Critical

Infrastructure 1st Class Protection Assessment Exercise”, held by Executive Yuan, R.O.C.15 Taipei City Government implemented “Broaden the Scope of Electronic Official Document Energy

Conservation and Paper Reduction Operation Scheme” to effectively reduce paper use by 97.12% in documents and 88.21% in meetings.

20 In order to encourage self-learning, the Department of Education, Taipei City Government annulled “Implementation Directions for Elementary School Homework during Winter and Summer Vacation” and carried out self-learning plan.

22 Taipei City Government conducted “Flagship Plan 8+2 for Taipei City Public Urban Renewal” and announced the launching of 2016 Taipei public urban renewal.

23 The Taipei City Office of Commerce held “2016 Taipei Lunar New Year Festival”, which created over 5 billion turnover and attracted 5.91 million visitors. The activity ended on February 6.

24 Taipei City Mayor, Ko Wen-je, and delegates investigated city planning by visiting Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kagawa-ken in Japan and returned on January 30.

27 Taipei City Government signed “Agreement of the Sister Cities between the City of Taipei and City of Quito” with City of Quito.

28 The Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government conducted an investigation of pricing during important festivals to take as references for measures to stabilize prices, which was the first nation-wide.

30 The Public Works Department, Taipei City Government conducted “Yangmingshan Flower Festival 2016”, attracting a total of 1,204,393 participants. It ended on March 20.

Feb ruary01 The Department of Personnel, Taipei City Government implemented “Concern Program for overtime

Employees in Taipei City Government Sectors” and operation flow chart.02 The Department of Health, Taipei City Government set up the first nation-wide “Zika Virus Infection

Epidemic Emergency Response Center”.

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07 The Public Works Department, Taipei City Government conducted “Demolition Work of Approach Viaduct to Zhongxiao Bridge and Surrounding Road Improvement” to reinstall historical North Gate and to display a new look of capital city. 7,000 workers were required and finished earlier than planned on February 13.

15 Taipei City Government established “Taipei City Government citizen participation website” to integrate information on citizen participation and to provide related meeting and information for the public, which was the first such website nation-wide.

20 The Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government held “2016 Taipei Lantern Festival” at Taipei EXPO Park. Irregular arc projection mapping was introduced for the first time. The festival attracted millions of visitor and ended on February 29.

23 Taipei City won the only “2015 Distinguished Honor Award” in the assessment of “Animal Protection Operating Performance” and “Animal Shelter and Control Operation” of municipality and county (city) governments, held by Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan.

23 Deputy Mayor, Chen Chin-jun was inaugurated. 25 Taipei City was ranked as number one smart city in the “Which city is the smartest in Taiwan?” survey

by Global Views Monthly.27 The Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government held “Velo-City Global 2016 Evolution of

Cycling”. More than 1,000 industry-government-academia-research personnel and keen cyclists from 52 countries, and more than 6,500 riders from Taiwan took part. The activity ended on March 1.

28 The Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government conducted “Energy Welfare Service Scheme for Taipei Underprivileged Household” to install energy-saving lights for 1,549 underprivileged household, which was a pioneering measure nation-wide.

March04 The Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government and Household Registration Offices established

“Taipei City Digital Personal Seal and Signature Comparison System”. The system is open to the public to handle seal related matters trans-regionally to reach the goal that household registration offices do not need to issue seal certificates. The procedure is simplified and access free for all land offices.

05 The Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government held “Leadership Camp-Integration into Global Community-Enriching Highlights of Taipei City” for the chiefs and heads from Taipei City Government, department and division heads, and district chiefs, with a total of 109 participants.

08 Taipei City Mayor, Ko Wen-je, and delegates investigated city planning by visiting San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Phoenix and Los Angeles in America and returned on March 18.

12 The Department of Information Technology, Taipei City Government won “Jury Award” and “Excellent Creativity Award” in “Smart City Hackathon Contest” held by Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs with the topics of “AirBox” and “Smart Indoor Navigation”. The contest ended on March 13.

18 Taipei City Government held “2016 Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival”, which created approximate NT$150 million output value and had a total of 500,000 participants. The festival ended on April 17.

22 Taipei City Mayor, Ko Wen-je, and New Taipei City Mayor, Chu Li-luan, convened the second mayor level meeting together to discuss “Cooperation and Communication Platform for Taipei and New Taipei City”.

25 The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government and private sector developed “Victim Identification App” and “Bifrost System”. The systems were tested in the Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan disaster prevention and response exercise. It is a pioneer system nation-wide.

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25 Taipei City Government conducted “2016 Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan -Keelung Disaster Prevention and Response Exercise”. It was the first time that Taipei Main Station was the exercise area, first time four cities had jointly taken part in such an exercise, the first transregional overnight exercise, the first time a central coordination post was set up and first time night camping experience was provided in Disaster Prevention Park. A total of 316,580 participants took part in the earthquake evacuation exercise. Over 200 citizens stayed overnight in tents in the Park.

28 The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation celebrated the MRT’s 20th Anniversary and honored excellent employees.

31 Taipei City Government implemented “Implementation Measures for Taipei Public Urban Renewal”, proposing innovative solutions for current difficulties and guiding subsequent operation procedures.

April01 In order to put resource reduction and garbage reduction into practice and guarantee the health of

employees, teachers and students, Taipei City Government prohibited disposable and Melamine utensils. City Hall set the example and the municipal agencies and schools began the full-scale implementation from August 1.

18 Taipei City took part in “World Council on City Data (WCCD)” ISO 37120 Indicators for City Service and Quality of Life, which was conducted by Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government. Taipei was issued a Platinum certificate and became the first nationwide and the 27th certified city in the world.

22 The Taipei Water Department, Water Resources Agency (Ministry of Economic Affairs) and Taiwan Water Corporation co-organized “422 World Earth Day”. Approximately 12,000 participants attended the activity.

23 Taipei sport delegates attended “2016 National High School Athletic Games in Taitung” and won 95 gold medals, 91 silver medals and 83 bronze medals in a total of 269 medals. At the same time, Taipei also won 7 group trophies. Taipei was the number one city nationwide in the number of gold medal, total medals and group trophies.

25 Taipei City Government established “Taipei advances Participatory Budgeting, citizen’s proposal and review operation procedure”. The first orientation was held in Zhongzheng District. Taipei was the first city to institutionalize participatory budgeting.

27 Taipei City Government won “Distinguished Award” of “2015 Encourage Local Government to Strengthen Food Safety Management Trial Program”, honored by Ministry of Health and Welfare.

28 Taipei Public Library with the aim of providing high quality public library was honored with the Frontline Service Agency Awards in the 8th Government Service Quality Awards” by Executive Yuan.

May05 The Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government won Excellent Award of “2015

Government Green Procurement”, assessed by Ministry of Health and Welfare.05 The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government and Shilin District Office co-organized “New

Immigrant Law Training Program (for Chinese immigrants) - consumer right and interest protection”. This training program was the first held nationwide.

21 The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government implemented the “Mechanism to Share out the Units of Public Housing Between the Minority Groups”. With the spirit of citizen deliberation, the first forum widely collected opinions from the public.

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25 “Xinyi District Chiu Pi Stream Control and He Xing Mine Improvement Plan” of the Public Works Department, Taipei City Government was awarded “World Silver Winner of FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2016 under Environmental (Rehabilitation/Conservation) Category” by International Real Estate Federation.

26 The delegates of Taipei City Government won the first place of “2016 National Disabled Games, Miaoli”, held by Miaoli County Government. The games ended on May 29.

J une01 The Department of Labor, Taipei City Government was the first to implement “Taipei Construction

Site Union” and assist builders and related unions to promote safety education training programs. The qualified labors not only are issued “Taipei Occupational Safety and Health Cards” but also do not need to be trained again to work at Taipei construction sites within 3 years. They can register on “Taipei Occupational Safety and Health Website” and have the priority to be hired according to their specialties.

02 The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government coordinated with Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government to hold the first “Law Training Program in Districts”. Approximately 160 participants attended the training program.

09 The Department of Sports, Taipei City Government held “Health and Happiness on Taipei’s Riverside 2016 Taipei Dragon Boat Festival” with approximate 60,000 participants. To welcome the “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade”, the government invited 6 teams to join the dragon boat racing tournament and the activity ended on June 11.

13 The Department of Education, Taipei City Government held the first “2016 Academic Year Non-exam-based Admission to Senior High School”. Each junior high school graduate can choose a school, register and enroll at the school.

13 The Department of Land Administration, Taipei City Government held “2016 Taipei Real Estate Forum”, with approximately 120 participants.

15 The Department of Finance, Taipei City Government revised “Implementation Directions for non-public land superficies recordation”. The rent for recorded superficies should not rise by over 6% each year to reduce unpredictable financial risk for investors.

28 Taipei City Government set up 4G base stations on public buildings and land and was awarded the first place in 2015 Excellent Government awards in the Local category by Executive Yuan.

J uly01 The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government conducted “2016 Taipei Jazz Concert”.

Approximately 45,000 participants and it ended on August 14.01 Taipei City Government revised “Standard for Rent of Taipei Public Land”. Land rental will be slowly

increased over three years. Low-income family and underprivileged minority are offered favorable rent. The policy will reduce the financial impact on tenants and come into effect on January 1, 2017.

01 The Department of Health, Taipei City Government announced “the Surrounding Sidewalks of 180 Municipal Senior, Junior High Schools and Elementary Schools” and “the Surrounding Sidewalks of Saint Francis High School” are no-smoking areas.

01 With the assistance of Indigenous Peoples Commission, Taipei City Government, Taipei Indigenous Children Chorus attended “the 9th Orientale Concentus–International Chorus Festival Singapore” and won silver medals under both “Youth Chorus” and “Folk Song” categories.

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02 The Taipei City Police Department conducted “2016 Summer Vacation Program on Juvenile Protection” by advocating “Thumbs up for the Youth Anti-drug Campaign” activity and connecting to anti-drug websites to prevent drug abuse effectively and to initiate anti-drug awareness.

03 The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government cooperated with National Geographic Channel (NGC) to record a documentary “Inside: Reinventing Taipei”, and played on TV internationally. The documentary was watched by 120 million people and played in 37 Asian and Oceanian countries.

07 The Taipei Water Department newly set water supply stations at 120 municipal high schools and elementary schools to provide citizens service when water supply is suspended.

09 Taipei City Mayor, Ko Wen-je and delegates attended “2016 World Cities Summit and Mayors Forum” in Singapore and returned on July 11.

10 In order to develop a multi-cultural and Muslim friendly city, the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government held “2016 HARI RAYA IDUL FITRI” and more than 10,000 people attended.

14 The Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government established the first “Heat Alarm SOP” in Taiwan, activated heat response measures with Parks and Street Lights Office, Public Works Department, the Department of Labor, the Taipei City Fire Department, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Welfare, the Department of Education and Taipei City Market Administration Office, sent out 5 heat early warnings and carried out water spraying on 288 km road, 120 outdoor labor inspections and cared for 12,731 solitary elders.

14 The Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government implemented the first nation-wide “public toilet intimate service”, providing toilet seat cover and disinfectant to improve the quality of public toilet service.

15 The Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government compiled the certified city data from (WCCD) World Council on City Data and created “ISO 37120 Indicators of Taipei City and World Cities”.

25 The Taipei City Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault established “Gentleman Service Center”, providing a male consultation service, training courses and groups to assist men to handle problems properly. The center is the first nationwide.

28 The Department of Compulsory Military Service, Taipei City Government conducted “2016 Substitute Military Service Reserved Draftees Call-to-Service of Training”. In total, 90 reserved draftees participated.

29 The Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government compiled “Taipei City Public Housing Smart Community Establishment Criteria Handbook 1.0” as a basis for contracted public housing and as a reference for design and ICT technology contractors.

August01 The Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government implemented the trial plan for Green

Transportation to Neihu Technology Park. The plan included early bird concession for Wenhu Line (Xihu station and Gangqian station), free shuttle bus to Neihu Technology Park, Green 16 and Blue 50 buses during rush hours. The plan ended on October 31.

01 The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government established “Taipei City Government Legal Affair Administration System” to help all the subordinate organizations centralize administration for regulations, litigation and non-contentious cases.

02 The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government opened “Zhongzheng Senior Day-care Center”, reaching the goal open one senior day-care center per district.

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04 Taipei City Government conducted the first “Capital Region Mayors Conference on Disaster Preparedness”, aiming at exchanging opinions on disaster prevention and response as well as signing “Disaster Mutual-Aid Agreement”.

13 The Taipei City Police Department held “2016 Taipei City Crime Prevention Carnival” with the theme of “The Anti-fraud and Anti-drug Campaigns”. The activity attracted approximately 10,000 participants and advocated crime prevention successfully.

17 Taipei City Government Deputy Secretary General, Lin Wan-fa, and delegates attended “Taipei Day” activity hosted by partner city, Wellington, NZ. The activity ended on August 19.

19 The Department of Land Administration, Taipei City Government held “2016 Taipei Smart Ecological Community Forum”. Approximate 151 participants from industry-government-academia attended.

20 Taipei City Government held “365 Days Countdown to Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade Carnival”, which was a kick off activity for “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade”, attracting approximately 35,000 participants.

23 Taipei City Government held “2016 Taipei-Shanghai City Forum” and signed three cooperative memorandum on marathon, movie festival and district administration, with a total of 284 participants.

24 The Department of Health, Taipei City Government held “Activate Food and Drug Inspection Map Taipei” press conference. Citizens can access information, such as the latest inspection situation, the most-up to date hygiene and safety of restaurants and medicine waste disposal stations on the website. It is the pioneer nation-wide.

25 Taipei City Government conducted “2016 Installment of Photovoltaic Power Generation Equipment in Taipei City Public Housing”. The power generated was estimated about 3.8 million kWh and the carbon reduction was about 1,980 tons per year.

30 The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government conducted “2016 Elders Festival- Senior citizens LOHAS and service upgrade”. The cash gifts for Double Nine Festival were used on sustainable welfare development, district care service and elder community participation in response to aged society.

S eptemb er01 The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government and Taipei Culture Foundation co-organized

Taipei Media School (TMS) to train behind the scenes basic technical manpower for media. Taipei City mayor, Ko Wen-je, taught the first class. It was the pioneer nation-wide.

05 The Department of Compulsory Military Service, Taipei City Government formed a partnership with Tri-Service General Hospital, Ting-jhou Branch. They integrated substitute military service manpower and medical resource, formulated a natural disaster mutual aid program and signed a safety support agreement to create a “resource mutual sharing, benefit and aid” safety environment.

08 In response to the revision of the Act of Gender Equality in Employment, the Department of Labor, Taipei City Government conducted the first daycare matchmaking activity. Enterprises, Taipei public childcare centers and kindergartens were invited to sign contracts for childcare services.

09 The Department of Labor, Taipei City Government won Excellent award of “2015 Coaching labor and management to sign a Collective Agreement”, from Ministry of Labor.

09 Panama City, sister city of Taipei, Mayor José Isabel Blandón Figueroa from the Republic of Panama visited Taipei City Government.

10 The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government visited Shanghai to discuss the cooperation of “Two City Trip”, to attend “2016 Shanghai Tourism Festival” and to promote “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade”.

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10 The Public Works Department, Taipei City Government established “The TPE Soil Liquefaction Area Inquiry System”. Citizen can browse the result of potential soil liquefaction through mobile devices and computers.

12 The Department of Land Administration, the Department of Urban Development, the Department of Social Welfare, the Department of Finance, Taipei City Government co-organized “Living Justice Forum” to discuss issues, such as: “New Rental Policy”, “Rent Subsidy for Special and Low-Income Household”, “Strategy of House Development” and “Rationalization of House Tax” and to resolve the problems derived from high housing price through communication.386 participants attended.

13 The Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government held “2016 International Forum of Circular Economy & Resilient Cities”. The Chiefs of environmental protection agencies of Tokyo City Government, Seoul City Government and Freiburg City Government, and a Municipal Administration Consultant from Matsuyama City Government Japan were invited to make “Taipei Declaration of Resilient Cities” and strengthen industry-government-university communication between cities.

19 Taipei City Government was named the top smart city of “2016 Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA)” in transportation category by International Data Corporation (IDC).

21 “Zhongshan Station Jei-2 Building” of the Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government won the first prize in the 24th Chinese Gold Stone Award for Architecture.

22 The Taipei City Fire Department conducted the first “9th CITYNET Disaster Cluster Seminar and Symposium”. Six countries and a total of 11 cities attended and there were approximately 250 participants.

22 The public art installation at Xinyi line World Trade Center Station of the Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government won “Creative Art Award” and “Internet Voting Award” in the 5th Public Installation Awards of Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C.

23 Daegu Metropolitan City Government, sister city of Taipei, Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs, Kim Seung-su, from Republic of Korea visited Taipei City Government.

24 The Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government held 2016 Taipei LGBT Civil Rights Activities – Rainbow Market Fair, LGBT Gender Diversity Exhibition and Friendly Workplace Forum with a total of 9,431 participants and ended on October 23.

O ctob er01 The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government hosted “the 19th Taipei Literature Award”. In

order to attract more outstanding writers, the limitations on previous first prize winners taking part and “Taipei experience” requirements of the Literature Award supporting plan have been canceled.

01 The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government invited by Bureau Français de Taipei and hosted the 1st “2016 White Night (Nuit Blanche) Taipei”. It was the first certified international culture and arts activity in Taipei in a total of 256,758 participants and ended on October 2.

01 Taipei City Government authorized the correspondent bank, Taipei Fubon Bank, to set up the “Taipei Centralized Payment system” to improve the efficiency and to reduce the hardware and software establishment and maintenance costs. 395 municipal agencies and schools had paid through the system.

01 Taipei City Government authorized the correspondent bank, Taipei Fubon Bank, to set up the “Taipei Centralized Payment system” to improve the efficiency and to reduce the hardware and software establishment and maintenance costs. 395 municipal agencies and schools had paid through the system.

01 The Department of Health, Taipei City Government conducted “Active Ageing Pavilion and Information Resources Pavilion” at Taipei U Life Village. It had a total of 10,472 participants and ended on October 22.

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03 Taipei City Government held “2016 Intercity Participatory Budgeting Forum”. The related organizations from New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Tainan City and Kaohsiung City Government were invited to attend the forum, which was the pioneer nation-wide and had a total of 200 participants.

04 Taipei City Government won “Distinguished Honor Award” of “2015 Community Safety Program” of Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C.

05 The Taipei Water Department conducted the first water-saving doorstep service, including water devices check, water-saving faucet installation, water quality check and water-saving guidance for free. A total of 2,500 households were served.

05 The Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government conducted free health check for those who have signed Pre-Need Funeral Agreements. The measure provides a review service for Taipei citizens aged over 65 who have signed an Adhesive Contract (personal) with Taipei Funerary Services after June 12, 2014 to avoid consumer disputes.

07 Taipei City Government authorized 3 & 3 Life Education Foundation to establish the first “Taipei Non-profit Preschool”. There were three classes with 90 students aged from 3 to 5 to promote non-profit preschool with the values of care, concern, love and happiness.

12 Taipei City signed “Reaffirmation of the sister city relationship agreement between the city of Taipei, Republic of China and the city of Phoenix, United States of America” with Phoenix City, USA.

13 Taipei City Government conducted 2016 The World Design Capital “International Design House Exhibition” with the core value of “Improve City with Design” and integrated the concepts of “health”, “sustainability”, “smart life” and “urban renewal”. A total of 870,419 participants attended and it ended on October 30.

14 The Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration had established an automatic and simultaneous monitoring system for dam safety to improve the efficiency of data collection, to instantaneously monitor dynamic changes of the dam during earthquakes and to strengthen the ability of surveillance and analysis of dam safety.

14 The Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government carried out rating of resource recycling by property management companies, the first such rating nationwide.

15 The Taipei Hakka Affair Commission held “Little Hecheng Market”, Hakka Cultural Industry Fair. It had approximately 45,000 participants and ended on October 16.

15 The Taipei Hakka Affair Commission held “2016 Taipei Hakka YIMIN Festival”. It had approximately 45,000 participants and ended on October 17.

17 Taipei Public Library formed an alliance with 7-ELEVEN, Family Mart and Hi-Life convenience store to conduct the CVS Book Checkout Service, which was the pioneer nation-wide.

20 The Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration accomplished “the Establishment of Lightning Protection and Electrical System in Dam Area” to improve the ability of lightning protection for all important apparatus and related facilities and to assure regular operation of all the systems, facilities and apparatus.

21 Taipei City Zoo hosted the first “2016 Asian Society of Conservation Medicine (ASCM) Annual Meeting” in Taipei with a total of 225 visitors from 19 countries and the meeting ended on October 24.

21 The Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government held the first nation-wide “Community Integration and Caring Service Project Opening”, set up community integrated caring service stations and trans-disciplinary teams to tailor personal care plan for elders.

21 Yokohama City, partner city of Taipei, Mayor Fumiko Hayashi visited Taipei City Government.22 The Taipei City Animal Protection Office and Wild Bird Society of Taipei co-organized “2016 18th Taipei

International Birdwatching Fair” with the theme of “Into Satoyama”. It had a total of 12,051 participants and ended on October 23.

24 The District sports centers ruled over by Department of Sports, Taipei City Government were used 135.8 million times.

31 The Vice President, H.E. Kourabi Nenem, and his wife, from Ribaberikin Kiribati Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati visited Taipei City Vocational Development Institute to understand our car repair and service vocational education.

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N ovemb er 01 Taipei City Government “https://hello.gov.taipei/Front/main” went officially online. The City Affairs

Mailbox was used up to October 15 and the service was suspended on October 16. 03 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD announced “Doing Business 2017”.

Dealing with construction permits in Taipei has improved to world rank No. 3 from rank No. 6 in 2016.04 The Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government held “2016 Taipei International

Design Award” ceremony. There were 4,322 excellent design work pieces of 2,927 designers from 59 countries, and 64 nominated and awarded work pieces were displayed. Taipei makes every effort to support the design industry.

05 The Indigenous Peoples Commission, Taipei City Government conducted “Mgay Bari Festival – Taipei Indigenous People Sports Fair”. Approximate 2,000 participants took part in traditional sports, like: archery, throwing spear and sawing timber.

07 The Department of Land Administration, Taipei City Government won Excellent award, and was also number 1 in the municipality category, of “2016 Municipality, County (City) Land Administration Assessment” by Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C.

15 Dallas City, sister city of Taipei, Mayor Michael Rawlings visited Taipei City Government.23 Taipei City Government won “TGOS Circulation Service Award” of “2015 TGOS value-added application

and allied nodes achievements assessment”, held by Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C.

D ecemb er03 The Department of Government Ethics, Taipei City Government held “2016 the Exhibition of Feeling

Taipei” to coordinate “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade”. It has approximately 10,000 participants and ended on December 18.

10 The Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government and 12 district offices co-organized “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade Goodwill Ambassador Oath-taking Ceremony” and made a common oath to get Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade moving. It has approximately 1,800 participants.

18 The Department of Sports, Taipei City Government conducted “2016 Taipei Marathon”. Two categories, marathon and half-marathon were arranged. About 25,000 runners participated. The Taipei City Gates Route, passing by 4 historic gates, was first approved by Association of International Marathons and Distance Race (AIMS).

31 The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government conducted “2017 Taipei City New Year's Party” with the concept of “Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade” and coordinated with Taipei 101 countdown firework to create lively and healthy sporty city image.

31 The Department of Finance, Taipei City Government handled 2016 extra-budgetary debt and repaid principal of NT$6.8 billion. The total debt repaid was 13.4 billion and reduced the remaining sum of debt effectively.

31 The Public Works Department, Taipei City Government completed connection of sewage pipes to an accumulated total of 830,494 households and the rate was 75.17％ , the top of nation.

31 The Department of Government Ethics, Taipei City Government conducted document deciphering and reviewed 597,951 documents.

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In the tables, figures within brackets represent the change point of percentage or permille. The “… ” means figures are unavailable, and the “--” indicates figures are meaningless. If the figures are too long in length for compilation in the tables, they will be rounded up accordingly with the original figures taking precedence for calculation.

ppendi Statistics

Land Area and ClimateTaipei City was upgraded to a centrally administered municipality under the Executive Yuan,

R.O.C. in July 1967. After several boundary readjustments, the land area of Taipei City by the end of 2016 was 271.7997 square kilometers. The population density of the city was 9,918 persons per square kilometer, ranking first in the country and far exceeding other cities and counties. Compared to other Asia cities, the population density is between Hong Kong and Seoul.

Taipei City is located in the subtropical zone with year-round rain and no obvious dry season. The climate is usually damp and cold during the wintertime due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. The temperature rises during the summertime, since Taipei City is located in a basin that does not allow for easy heat dissipation. The mean temperature of Taipei City in 2016 was 24.0°C, which was 0.2°C higher than 2015. The highest and lowest monthly mean temperatures were 30.3°C in July and 15.5°C in February, respectively, showing a gap of 14.8°C. The annual number of precipitation days was 188 days and overall precipitation was 2,431.7 millimeter in 2016, which was a 3.47% decrease compared to 2015.

Sources: Department of Land, Taipei City Government; Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government; Central Weather Bureau.Note: ① No. of days with daily precipitation greater than or equal to 0.1 mm.

Table 1 Land and Climate Statistics for Taipei City

Item (Unit) 2013 2014 2015 2016Comparison

between 2016 and 2015

Land Area (km²) 271.7997 271.7997 271.7997 271.7997 0.0000

Population Density (person/km²) 9, 884 9,942 9,951 9, 918 -33

Climate 2016Jan. Feb. March April May

Mean Temperature (°C ) 23.8 24.0 16.2 15.5 17.5 24.0 27.1

Mean Relative Humidity (%) 75 74 84 80 75 76 71

Duration of Sunshine (hour) 1,306.3 1 276.1 27.1 80.1 90.3 81.9 104.0

Precipitation (mm) 2,519.2 2 431.7 256.0 78.9 285.7 184.4 186.7

Precipitation Days (day) 148 188 20 17 19 14 15

Climate June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Mean Temperature (°C ) 29.4 30.3 30.1 27.8 27.0 22.6 20.1

Mean Relative Humidity (%) 72 71 67 76 75 74 71

Duration of Sunshine (hour) 125.6 185.5 187.5 90.8 132.1 86.4 84.8

Precipitation (mm) 429.8 174.6 141.4 428.5 137.6 111.6 16.5

Precipitation Days (day) 21 13 14 22 16 11 6

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Population ProfileThe registered population in Taipei City was 1.6 million when its urban districts were

restructured and expanded in 1968. The population had increased to 2.7 million by the end of 2016, roughly 0.68 times the figure for 1968. Having gradually dropped, the sex ratio was less than 92 male to 100 female and was the lowest among the cities and counties of the country by the end of 2016. The female population exceeds that of the male population, the same as Hong Kong and Singapore. In terms of age, the proportion of elderly has been increasing annually, while the proportion of the young has been decreasing. By the end of 2016, the aging index reached 111.73%, higher than Singapore, and lower than Hong Kong. The dependency ratio increased to 41.77%, similar to Hong Kong and Singapore.

Two factors influence the fluctuation of the total population, which are natural increase (birth and death) and social increase (in-migration and out-migration). Taipei City’s natural increase rate in 2016 was 3.71‰, and its social increase rate was -7.08‰. For the first time since 2010, the population growth rate of -3.37‰ showed negative growth.

Table 2 Population Statistics for Taipei City



Registered Households (household) 1,026,738 1,037,402 1,043,948 1,047,284 +3,336

Registered Population (person) 2,686,516 2,702,315 2,704,810 2,695,704 -9,106

Mean Size of Household (person / household) 2.62 2.60 2.59 2.57 -0.02

Sex Ratio (male / 100 female) 92.37 92.11 91.92 91.70 --

Aging Index (%) (population aged 65 and over) / (population under 15 years of age) ×100

94.53 99.41 105.76 111.73 (+5.97)

Dependency Ratio (%)(population nder years of age pop ation

aged 65 and over) / (population aged between 15 and 65 including 15) × 100

38.46 39.37 40.28 41.77 (+1.49)

Population Growth Rate (‰) 4.97 5.88 0.92 -3.37 (-4.29)

Natural Increase Rate (‰) 3.86 4.40 4.39 3.71 (-0.68)

Social Increase Rate (‰) 1.10 1.47 -3.47 -7.08 (-3.61)


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Table 3 Marriage and Fertility Rates in Taipei City



Rate of Unmarried Population Aged 15 and Over (%) 34.07 33.81 33.70 33.51 (-0.19)

Rate of Married Population Aged 15 and Over (%) 53.31 53.43 53.39 53.41 (+0.02)

Rate of Divorced Population Aged 15 and Over (%) 7.01 7.10 7.19 7.30 (+0.11)

Rate of Widowed Population Aged 15 and Over (%) 5.60 5.66 5.72 5.77 (+0.05)

Couples of Marriages (couple) 18,870 19,139 18,771 17,796 -975

Rate of Marriage Couples with China, HK, Macau and other Foreign Spouses (%)

15.08 14.42 14.92 15.69 (+0.77)

Crude Marriage Rate (‰) 7.04 7.10 6.94 6.59 (-0.35)

Couples of Divorces (couple) 5,442 5,528 5,499 5,532 +33

Crude Divorce Rate (‰) 2.03 2.05 2.03 2.05 (+0.02)

Number of Live Births (person) 26,710 29,024 28,987 27,992 -995

Sex Ratio of Live Births (male / 100 female) 106.37 104.62 108.75 107.55 --

Average Age of the Mother at Child Birth (year) 32.96 33.09 33.30 33.45 +0.15

Total Fertility Rate (‰) 1,205 1,350 1,340 … --

Marriage and Fertility ProfileAccording to household registration, in terms of the marital status of Taipei citizens aged

15 and over by the end of 2016, unmarried citizens constituted 33.51% of the population, married citizens 53.41%, divorced citizens 7.30%, and the widowed 5.77%. Compared to the end of 2015, the percentage of those who were unmarried was reduced by 0.19 point; the percentages of those married, divorced and widowed increased 0.02, 0.11 and 0.05 point, respectively.

There were 17,796 couples registering for marriage in Taipei City in 2016, and the rate of couples with China, Hong Kong, Macau and other foreign spouses was 15.69%. The crude marriage rate and the crude divorce rate were 6.59‰ and 2.05‰, respectively. The number of live births in Taipei City was 27,992 in 2016. Of that number, the ratio of male infants to female infants was 107.55. The average age of the mothers at child birth was 33.45 years old, the highest figure on record. The total fertility rate of childbearing age women (up 15 and under 50 years old) was 1,340‰ in 2015. In other words, 1.34 children will be born to a woman over her lifetime on average. The total fertility rates of Taipei City were higher than Busan, Hong Kong and Singapore, and lower than Jakarta in 2015.

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Labor and EmploymentThe labor force in Taipei City for 2016 was 1.332 million persons (0.705 million males

and 0.627 million females), which was about 7,000 more than the figure for 2015. The labor force participation rate was 57.5%, which was 0.2 point higher than 2015 and lower than the nationwide rate of 58.7%. Also, the rates were lower than those of Busan and Fukuoka in recent years. The number of unemployed was 52 thousand persons in Taipei City for 2016; and the unemployment rate was 3.9%, a 0.1-point increase compared to that of 2015.

Among the general employment services conducted by the Taipei City Government in 2016, there were 29,646 job seekers employed through referrals, and employers hired a total of 58,124 persons. Hence, the ratio of applicant placements was 54.25%, a 3.48-point increase compared to that of 2015, and the ratio of occupied vacancies was 59.34%, showing a 10.86-point decrease compared to the figure for 2015.

Table 4 Labor and Employment Statistics for Taipei City



Labor Force (1,000 persons) 1,298 1,315 1,325 1,332 +7

Male Labor Force (1,000 persons) 693 698 706 705 -1

Female Labor Force (1,000 persons) 605 617 619 627 +8

Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 56.8 57.2 57.3 57.5 (+0.2)

Male Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 64.5 64.5 64.9 64.8 (-0.1)

Female Labor Force Participation Rate (%) 50.0 50.7 50.6 51.1 (+0.5)

Employed Population (1,000 persons) 1,243 1,262 1,275 1,280 +5

Unemployed Population (1,000 persons) 55 52 50 52 +2

Unemployment Rate (%) 4.2 4.0 3.8 3.9 (+0.1)

Successful Arbitration in Cases between Employers and Employees (%) 82.76 78.34 81.06 80. 39 ( - 0.67 )

No. of Placements by the City Government (person) 22,110 20,888 23,656 29,646 5,990

Ratio of Placements by the City Government (%) 46.88 46.66 50.77 54.25 (+3.48)

No. of Openings Filled by the City Government (person) 33,643 41,798 58,703 58,124 -579

Ratio of Openings Filled by the City Government (%) 43.42 47.34 70.20 59.34 (-10.86)

Sources: Department of Labor, Taipei City Government; “Yearbook of Manpower Survey Statistics” by Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan.

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Industry, Commerce, Finance, and EconomicsThe number of registered business enterprises in Taipei City reached a total of 244,063

fir s y the end of an increase of fro he operating inco e of registered siness enterprises as tri ion in hich as a decrease co pared to

here ere registered factories in aipei at the end of a decrease of on he n er of foreign co panies approved to operate in ai an and foreign co pany

offices set p in aipei reached a tota of fir s y the end of an increase of fro

he genera dget of the reven e of aipei M nicipa overn ent for first year as i ion and e pendit re as i ion he act a a o nt of co ected

city ta es in as i ion a decrease of i ion on he act a a o nt of co ected nationa ta es in as i ion an increase of

i ion fro

Table 5 Industry, Commerce, Finance, and Economics Statistics for Taipei City



No. of Registered Business Enterprises (Number) 231,001 235,415 240,099 244,063 +3,964

Operating Income of Registered Business Enterprises (NT$ million) 12,152,565 12,810,834 12,589,228 12, 213, 584 - 375, 644

No. of Stores Registered (Number) 55,382 55,587 56,134 56,430 +296

No. of Companies Registered (Number) 164,603 168,441 172,436 175,517 +3,081

No. of Factories Registered (Number) 1,208 1,198 1,175 1,130 -45

No. of Foreign Companies Approved to Operate in Taiwan (Number) 3,037 3,300 3,535 3,678 +143

No. of Foreign Company Offices Set up in Taipei (Number) 2,607 2,707 2,783 2,848 +65

Budget of Revenue (NT$ million) 156,657 165,265 163,476 163,473 -3

Budget of Expenditure (NT$ million) 176,954 173,638 162,018 163,008 +990

Financial Statement of Revenue (NT$ million) 160,144 188,724 184,348 … --

Financial Statement of Expenditure (NT$ million) 169,580 167,504 154,188 … --

Average Expenditures of Taipei per Citizen (NT$) 63,279 62,167 57,031 … --

Net Income of City Taxes (NT$ million) 66,311 67,291 76,823 75,322 -1,501

Net Income of National Taxes (NT$ million) 594,641 631,148 685,006 685,396 +390

Source: Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government; Taipei City Revenue Service; Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government; Taipei National Tax Administration, Ministry of Finance; Taipei Municipality Audit Division, Ministry of Auditing.

Note: ① The figures were the budgets after addition/reduction.

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Education and CultureIn the 2016 academic year (AY), there were a total of 310 public and private schools at

all levels in Taipei City. The number of students has been decreasing every year, and were 563,443 students in AY 2016, which decreased 2.14% on AY 2015. As to elementary and junior high schools, the average number of students in each teacher’s care was 11.26 in AY 2016, and the average number of students per class was 26.10, both having decreased on AY 2015.

The enrollment rate of children at school age in Taipei City was 99.95% in AY 2016. The rate of college-educated or above of the population aged 15 or over has steadily risen in recent years, with a rate of 60.14% at the end of 2016. Furthermore, the literacy rate of the population aged 15 or over was 99.47%, an increase of 0.05 percentage points on 2015.

Figures with respect to art exhibitions and cultural performances organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government with its subordinate agencies and the attendance of these events both showed slight fluctuation. In 2016, a total of 9,930 art exhibitions and cultural performances were organized, which was 2,202 times fewer than the number organized in 2015; the attendance at these exhibitions and performances was 5.88 million person-times, increasing 2.41 million on 2015.

Table 6 Education and Culture Statistics in Taipei City



No. of Schools at All Levels (school) 313 313 310 310 -

No. of Classes in Schools at All Levels (class) 18,200 10,837 10,549 10,284 -265

No. of Students in Schools at All Levels (person) 606,858 592,384 575,767 563,443 -12,324

No. of Students per Teacher in Junior High & Elementary Schools (person) 11.69 11.70 11.44 11.26 -0.18

No. of Students per Class in Junior High & Elementary Schools (person) 26.82 26.88 26.52 26.10 -0.42

Enrollment Rate of Children at School Age (%) 99.97 99.98 99.94 99.95 +0.01

Rate of College-educated or Above of Population Aged 15 or Over (%) 57.29 58.36 59.22 60.14 +0.92

Literacy Rate of Population Aged 15 or Over (%) 99.33 99.38 99.42 99.47 +0.05

Cultural Activities Hosted (number) 5,910 6,687 6,250 6, 753 503

Participants in Cultural Activities (1,000 person-times) 58,258 55,871 56,044 55,991 -53

Cultural Activities Hosted by Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government and its subordinate agencies (time)

8,171 13,520 12,132 9,930 -2,202

Participants in Cultural Activities Hosted by Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government and its subordinate agencies (1,000 person-times)

3,816 3,500 3,468 5,881 2,413

Sources: Department of Education, Taipei City Government; Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government; Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government.

Note: ① From AY 2014 on, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Education will not release the number of classes in universities and colleges.

② The figure of 2014 was increased for including 2 exhibition halls and the guidance on documents (4 times a day) of Taipei City Archives Committee. Besides, the exhibitions of Taipei City Archives Committee planned to be held in 2013 were postponed to 2014 for formally stationing at Nishi Hongan Temple Plaza in 2014.

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Social WelfareThere were 20,744 low-income households with 47,424 persons in Taipei at the end of

2016, about 1.76% of the entire Taipei population. There were 121,762 physically and mentally disabled persons, constituting 4.52% of the city population. A total of 808 daycare centers cared for 66,884 children in Taipei at the end of 2016. Moreover, 109 public and private long-term senior care and senior homes housed 4,932 persons, and 2 privately-operated public senior homes that provide seniors with living and medical care services were in operation.

Taipei has endeavored to build a friendly living environment by establishing systems to take care of the elderly and the disabled, providing professional, diverse, accessible and extensive welfare services. In 2016, the welfare budget for each citizen was NT$10,246 on average, higher than Chongqing and Jakarta, but lower than those of other Asian cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Hong Kong in recent years.

Table 7 Social Welfare Statistics for Taipei City



Low-Income Households (household) 21,066 21,204 20,945 20,744 -201

Low-Income Population (person) 50,649 50,021 48,594 47,424 -1,170

Percentage of Low-Income Population (%) 1.89 1.85 1.80 1.76 (-0.04)

Amount of Living Subsidy for Low-Income Households (NT$1,000) 604,222 610,156 621,376 637,482 +16,106

No. of Citizens in need of Emergency Aid (person) 4,344 4,226 4,325 3,671 -654

Amount of Citizen Emergency Aid (NT$ 1,000) 16,475 17,186 17,459 13,305 -4,154

No. of the Physically and Mentally Disabled Citizens (person) 118,914 120,897 122,297 121,762 -535

Percentage of Physically and Mentally Disabled Citizens(%) 4.43 4.47 4.52 4.52 (0.00)

Child Daycare Organizations (institution) 779 797 798 808 +10

No. of People Accommodated by Child Daycare (person) 66,626 67,965 67,992 66,884 -1,108

No. of Public/Private Long-term Senior Care and Senior Homes (institution) 112 112 110 109 -1

No. of People Housed by Public/ Private Long-term Senior Care and Senior Homes (person)

4,921 4,992 5,036 4,932 -104

Percentage of Social Welfare Financial Statement (budget) in Annual Expenditure (%)

23.66 23.61 16.83 16.97 (--)

Average Social Welfare Expenditures per Citizen (NT$) 14,971 14,678 9,597 10,246 --

Source: Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government; Department of Education, Taipei City Government; Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government.

Note: ① Kindergarten and baby daycare centers are included. ② The figures before 2015 were the financial certificated statement and budgets after addition/reduction were adopted in

2016.

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ity he n er of sic eds per persons as eds hich as higher than Bei ing and ong ong in Asia he n ers of edica personne a ances and phar ace tica fir s per

persons ere persons vehic e and esta ish ents respective y o pared to the end of the n ers of edica personne and phar ace tica fir s per persons increased y persons and esta ish ent respective y he n er of sic eds and a ances per persons increased y eds and decreased y vehic e respective y

Taipei City’s cr de irth rate as ‰ in the cr de death rate as ‰ he infant orta ity rate of aipei ity as ‰ in hich as a itt e higher than that of Bei ing and

o a in Asia rther ore the average ife e pectancy at irth in aipei ity in as years a year increase on Ma e ife e pectancy as years hereas it as years for fe a es years onger than a es

Table 8 Public Health Statistics for Taipei City



No. of Hospitals (establishment) 39 38 37 36 -1

No. of Clinics (establishment) 3,342 3,412 3,457 3,490

No. of Sickbeds per 10,000 Persons (bed) 90 92 85 93 +8

No. of Medical Personnel per 10,000 Persons (person) 137 138 148 153 +5

No. of Ambulances per 10,000 Persons (vehicle) 0.68 0.71 0.69 0.66 -0.03

No. of Pharmaceutical Firms per 10,000 Persons (establishment) 41 42 43 44 1

No. of Outpatients at Municipal Hospitals & Clinics per Day (person-time) 19,100 19,315 19,395 19,488 +93

Crude Birth Rate (‰) 9.97 10.77 10.72 10.37 (-0.35)

Crude Death Rate (‰) 6.11 6.38 6.33 6.66 (+0.33)

Infant Mortality Rate (person/1,000 live births) 3.82 3.77 4.75 … --

Average Life Expectancy (year) 82.90 83.10 83.43 … --

80.18 80.33 80.46 … --

Female Average Life Expectancy (year) 85.63 85.89 86.25 … --

Health of Consumption Expenditures (%) 12.13 12.44 12.82 … --

Sources: Department of Health, Taipei City Government; Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government; Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government; Department of Statistics, Ministry of the Interior.

Note: ① Due to the extreme fluctuation of life expectancy caused by the great changes of yearly age-specific mortality rate, the life expectancy will be compiled with population in 3 consequent years. For example, the figure of 2015 is compiled by population from 2013 to 2015.

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Public SecurityA total of 42,440 criminal cases were reported in Taipei City in 2016. The crime rate was

1,571.70 cases per 100,000 persons, which was 10.35 cases more than in 2015. The clearance rate was 97.18%, which was 2.29 points higher than that of 2015. Larceny cases were 13.80% of total criminal cases. The crime rate of larceny cases was 216.87 cases per 100,000 persons, 14.31 cases less than in 2015. The associated clearance rate was 87.88%, 2.44 points lower than in 2015. Compare to worldwide cities, the larceny rate was similar to Singapore and Busan in Asia, and was far lower than London and Vienna in Europe in recent years.

In terms of violent crime, the rate of violent crime in 2016 was 7.96 cases per 100,000 persons,0.51% of total offenses, which was 2.14 cases lower than in 2015. Of all violent crime cases, the clearance rate was 106.98%, which was 5.15 points higher than that of 2015. The number of child and juvenile (0 to under 18 years old) criminals was 265.87 per 100,000 children and juveniles in Taipei City in 2016, a decrease of 7.78 criminals on 2015. At the end of 2016 in Taipei City, there were 27.34 policemen per 10,000 citizens, 0.25 person more than the end of 2015.

Table 9 Public Security Statistics in Taipei City



No. of Criminal Cases (case) 41,255 43,952 42,212 42,440 +228

Clearance Rate of Criminal Cases (%) 84.64 82.34 94.89 97.18 (+2.29)

No. of Criminal Cases per 100,000 Persons (case) 1,539.44 1,631.23 1,561.35 1,571.70 +10.35

Percentage of Larceny for Criminal Cases (%) 19.52 16.48 14.81 13.80 (-1.01)

No. of Larceny Cases per 100,000 Persons (case) 300.46 268.82 231.18 216.87 -14.31

Clearance Rate of Larceny Cases (%) 76.01 76.93 90.32 87.88 (-2.44)

No. of Violent Crime Cases per 100,000 Persons (case) 12.91 13.88 10.10 7.96 -2.14

Percentage of Violent Crime for Criminal Cases (%) 0.84 0.85 0.65 0.51 (-0.14)

Clearance Rate of Violent Crime Cases (%) 100.29 100.27 101.83 106.98 (+5.15)

No. of Criminals per 100,000 Persons (person) 1,299.61 1,340.11 1,477.72 1,570.48 +92.76

No. of Child and Juvenile Criminals per 100,000 Children and Juveniles (person)

295.73 243.19 273.65 265.87 -7.78

No. of Police Personnel per 10,000 Citizens (person) 28.03 27.53 27.09 27.34 +0.25

Source: Taipei City Police Department.Note: ① The crime statistics for 2016 were preliminary.

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Public SafetyIn terms of traffic accidents, there were 88 cases of A1 motor vehicle accidents (causing

death at the scene or within 24 hours) in Taipei City in 2016, or 0.50 case per 10,000 vehicles and 0.33 death per 10,000 persons, showing an increase of 0.02 cases on 2015. There were 7,073 cases of traffic violations per 10,000 persons, an increase of 764 cases on 2015.

In terms of fire safety, the number of firefighters in Taipei City was 3,160 (including volunteer firefighters) at the end of 2016, or 11.72 firefighters per 10,000 persons. There were 615 fire trucks of all types, or 2.28 such vehicles per 10,000 persons. There occurred 165 fire accidents with 0.16 fire accident per 1,000 households in Taipei City in 2016. There were 45 casualties (17 death and 28 injuries) and 175 houses burned down or were damaged, with NT$13.32 million estimated loss in property in the fires. Compared to 2015, the numbers for fire accidents and damaged houses both increased.

Table 10 Public Safety Statistics for Taipei City



No. of A1 Traffic Accidents (case) 82 83 84 88 +4

No. of A1 Traffic Accidents per 10,000 Mobiles (case) 0.45 0.46 0.48 0.50 +0.02

No. of Deaths from A1 Traffic Accidents per 10,000 Persons (person) 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.33 +0.02

No. of Offense Cases of Road Traffic Regulations per 10,000 Persons (case) 5,523 5,260 6,309 7,073 +764

No. of Firefighters (including volunteer firefighters) (person) 2,934 3,063 3,060 3,160 +100

No. of Firefighters per 10,000 Persons (including volunteer firefighters) (person) 10.92 11.33 11.31 11.72 +0.41

No. of Fire Trucks (vehicle) 605 623 619 615 -4

No. of Fire Trucks per 10,000 Persons (vehicle) 2.25 2.31 2.29 2.28 -0.01

No. of Fire Accidents (case) 142 101 103 165 +62

No. of Fire Accidents per 1,000 Households (case) 0.14 0.10 0.10 0.16 +0.06

No. of Deaths and Injuries from Fire Accidents (person) 20 28 26 45 +19

No. of Houses Damaged in Fire Accidents (house) 158 120 126 175 +49

Property Losses in Fire Accidents (NT$1,000) 13,958 9,361 31,477 13,318 -18,159

Sources: Taipei City Police Department; Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government; Taipei City Fire Department.

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TransportationAt the end of 2016, there were 804,697 automobiles and 952,180 motorcycles registered

in Taipei, with an average of 299 automobiles and 353 motorcycles per 1,000 persons, both higher than in other Asian cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. There were 733,113 and 722,577 public and private parking spaces for automobiles and motorcycles, respectively, in Taipei. The number for both increased on the number for 2015.

Taipei has continued its efforts to develop public transportation and improve transportation networks. The average number of daily passengers taking the Taipei MRT in 2016 was 2.02 million, 56 thousand increase on 2015. The average number of daily bus passengers in Taipei in 2016 was 1.30 million, a decrease of 15 thousand when compared to 2015. Meanwhile, as of the end of 2016, there were 288 rental stations providing 9,442 rental bicycles under the YouBike Rental Service Program launched by the city government to build an eco-friendly city. On average, these bicycles were rented 50,359 vehicle-times per day in 2016, down by 4,662 vehicle-times on 2015.

Table 11 Transportation in Taipei City



No. of Automobiles Registered (vehicle) 768,100 787,676 799,248 804,697 +5,449

No. of Motorcycles Registered (vehicle) 1,034,810 980,577 962,809 952,180 -10,629

No. of Automobiles per 1,000 Persons (vehicle) 286 291 295 299 +4

No. of Motorcycles per 1,000 Persons (vehicle) 385 363 356 353 -3

No. of Automobile Parking Spaces (space) 634,417 650,398 699,523 733,113 +33,590

No. of Motorcycle Parking Spaces (space) 652,651 685,256 713,817 722,577 +8,760

No. of MRT Passengers per day (1,000 person-times) 1,740 1,862 1,966 2,022 +56

No. of Bus Passengers per day (1,000 person-times) 1,615 1, 422 1,317 1,302 -15

No. of YouBike stations (station) 136 196 212 288 +76

No. of YouBike (vehicle) 4,545 6,406 6,934 9,442 +2,508

No. of YouBike rented per day (vehicle-time) 30,095 62,071 55,021 50,359 -4,662

No. of Violations Cited of Road Traffic Regulations per day (case) 6,177 5,867 6,732 7,115 +383

Source: Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government; Taipei City Police Department.

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Environmental ProtectionTaipei City began enforcing the policy “Pay for Garbage Disposal by the Bag” since July

2000. The volume of garbage generated has been decreasing generally, whereas the amount of recycling has been increasing generally. In 2016, Taipei City’s garbage generated was 290.07 kg per person, which was a decrease of 251.36 kg (-46.43%) compared to 1999 prior to the implementation of the levy on garbage bags. The annual per capita amount of recycled garbage was 169.18 kg, an increase of 160.49 kg (18 times) on 1999.

In terms of air quality, the average monthly dust fall per square kilometer in Taipei City in 2016 was 4.87 tons, which was a decrease of 0.4 ton on 2015. The density of suspended particulates in the air was 30.19 micrograms per cubic meter, a decrease of 4.68 micrograms on 2015. Besides, the percentage of population served by wastewater treatment plants was 81.07% at the end of 2016, 0.65 point increase on the end of 2015.

Table 12 Environmental Protection Statistics for Taipei City



Volume of Garbage Generated per Capita (kg) 541.43 311.96 317.15 290.07 -27.08

Volume of Garbage Recycled per Capita (kg) 8.69 175.89 179.38 169.18 -10.2

Volume of Food Wastes Recycled per Capita (kg) … 28.88 27.60 25.26 -2.34

Garbage Disposal Rate (%) 117.31 100.00 100.00 100.00 (0.00)

Monthly Dustfall (metric ton/km²) 11.22 3.57 5.27 4.87 -0.4

S spended artic ates in the Air g m3) 51.59 37.66 34.87 30.19 -4.68

Sulfur Dioxide in the Air (ppm) 0.007 0.003 0.003 0.002 -0.001

Percentage of Population Served by Wastewater Treatment Plants (%) … 79.61 80.42 81.07 (0.65)

Nuisance Petition (case) 21,202 72,712 61,120 53,815 -7,305

Sources: Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government; Public Works Department, Taipei City Government; Ministry of Audit and Construction and Planning Agency.

Note: ① The volume of garbage generated per capita covers the amount of disposal, resources recycled, kitchen waste recycled, and large waste reused. The volume of disposal only included household garbage from 2012.

② Percentage of population served by wastewater treatment plants was revised after 5th Revision from September 2014. Percentage of population served by wastewater treatment plants = (Accumulated Number of Connection Sewers Household × Average Population of Each Household) ÷Population of City×100%.

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Public WorksTaipei has demonstrated small-scale stable growth in terms of public works, such as roads,

parks & green fields and tap water. In Taipei at the end of 2016, the road area was 22.60 million square meters, 1,445 square meters more than that of 2015. The area for parks & green areas in city and the suburbs was 23.29 million square meters, 1.57 million square meters more than 2015. Per capita monthly volume of tap water supply was 16,470 liters.

To assure the quality of roads and safety of road users, Taipei continued the improvement of road surfaces and sidewalks. In 2016, 275,956 square meters of the surfaces of roads were improved. As of the end of 2016, 2.35 million square meters of sidewalks. There were 45.88 kilometers of sewage pipes completely constructed in 2016. The household sewer connection rate was 75.17% at the end of 2016, a 0.61-point increase from the end of 2015.

Table 13 Public Works in Taipei City



Road Area (10,000 m²) 2,253.73 2,254.41 2,260.18 2,260.33 +0.14

Per Capita Road Area (m²) 8.39 8.34 8.36 8.38 +0.02

Parks & Green Fields in City and the Suburbs (10,000 m²) 2,149.47 2,153.36 2,171.43 2,328.87 +157.44

Per Capita Parks & Green Fields in City and the Suburbs (m²) 8.00 7.97 8.03 8.64 +0.61

Public Market Area (m²) 536,871 559,689 550,018 548,025 -1,993

Per Capita Public Market Area (m²) 0.200 0.207 0.203 0.203 0.000

Tap Water Diffusion Rate (%) 99.60 99.60 99.60 99.62 (0.02)

Per Capita Monthly Volume of Tap Water Supply (L) 17,504 17,432 17,379 16,470 -909

Improvement Area of Road Surfaces (10,000 m²) 65.41 111.86 46.91 27.60 -19.32

Sidewalk Area Improved (10,000 m²) 220.67 226.35 232.24 235.33 +3.09

Length of Bicycle Lanes (km) 434.62 494.38 498.11 501.40 +3.29

Newly Connected Length of Household Sewers (km) 73.12 58.90 48.49 45.88 -2.61

Household Sewer Connection Rate (%) 72.27 73.83 74.56 75.17 (+0.61)

Source: Public Works Department, Taipei City Government; Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government; Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government; Taipei Water Department, Taipei City Government.

Note: ① Refers to parks and green areas other than hillside land. Parks & Green Fields refers to the developed areas in urban planning districts such as parks, green fields, playgrounds for children, riverside parks, plazas.

② Roads refers to urban planning roads, accomplished lanes and industrial roads were not included. Before the end of 2014, the data was improvement area of surfaces of roads over 8 meters in width by "Road Smoothing Project."

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Family LivingThe amount of per household disposable income in Taipei City in 2015 were NT$1,314,031.

If the number of households is divided into 5 groups according to the level of disposable income, the disposable income in the highest group was 5.10 times the lowest. The disposable income per person were NT$426,633, which was higher than that of Beijing and lower than Los Angeles. In terms of the structure of family spending, the highest amount was for rent and water utilities, which took up 27.45% of total spending, and food spending (including eating outside) with 22.46% was the second. The average living space per capita was approximately 10.20 square meters. Home ownership rate among the citizens of Taipei City was 82.54%.

In 2016, per capita daily living water consumption and monthly electricity consumption of Taipei City were 329 L and 231 kWh, respectively, which constitute 3 L increase and 10 kWh increase compared to 2015. The consumer price index (CPI) in Taipei City in 2016 was 105.51 (base year: 2011 = 100), an increase of 1.27 % from 2015.

Table 14 Family Living Statistics for Taipei City



Per Household Disposable Income (NT$) 1,279,195 1,292,604 1,314,031 … --

Ratio of Disposable Income Share of Highest 20% to That of Lowest 20% (time) 5.16 5.04 5.10 … --

Disposable Income per Person ($) 408,688 412,973 426,633 … --

Rent and Water Charges as % of Consumption Expenditures (%) 27.69 27.28 27.45 … (--)

Food & Beverage % of Consumption Expenditures (Including Eating Outside) (%) 22.13 21.68 22.46 … (--)

Newspapers, Magazines & Stationery of Consumption Expenditures (%) 0.66 0.62 0.56 … (--)

Average Space per Person (m²) 9.87 10.20 10.20 … --

Home Ownership Rate (%) 81.91 81.46 82.54 … (--)

Diffusion Rate of Cable TV (%) 90.69 90.96 92.56 … (--)

Diffusion Rate of Cell Phones (%) 95.16 96.95 96.20 … (--)

Per Capita Daily Living Water Consumption (L) 326 327 326 329 +3

Per Capita Monthly Electricity Consumption (kWh) 222 226 221 231 +10

Consumer Price Index (2011 = 100) 102.46 104.18 104.19 105.51 --

Annual Growth Rate of Consumer Price Index (%) 0.82 1.68 0.01 1.27 (1.26)

Sources: Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government; Taipei Water Department, Taipei City Government; Taiwan Power Company.

Note: ① The water supply area included the whole territory of Taipei City and several districts in New Taipei City.

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Digital CityIn order to make municipal services more convenient for the citizens of Taipei, the city

government is devoted to promoting application services, such as mobile government, mobile transportation, mobile learning, mobile guides, and mobile recreation, etc., which are built upon the foundation of a wireless city, allowing the citizens to enjoy boundless municipal services. As of the end of 2016, the city government’s mobile service apps had been downloaded 3.58 million person-times. A total of 4.065 million people had applied for the ID for public Wi-Fi access (Taipei Free) services by the end of 2016 and 39.43 million person-times used it in the same year. Base on the publication and sharing, Taipei City Government has integrated and established an open information platform for the Taipei City Government, encouraging citizens to utilize the value-added applications of the government’s open information platform. As of the end of 2016, there were 896 interfacing services provided and the accumulated use reached 223.44 million times.

Computers and the Internet have become essential day-to-day tools in the present era of globalization in which information technologies develop rapidly. According to the “Survey Report for Individual Household E-opportunity, 2016” by the National Development Council, the rate of individual net usage was 85.4% in Taipei City, an increase of 2.8 percentage points on 2015.

Table 15 Information Infrastructure Statistics for Taipei City



No. of Daily Visitors to the Taipei City overn ent s e site person ti e 113,100 88,445 46,447 36,367 -10,080

No. of Daily Users for the Single-window e-services System to the Taipei City

overn ent s e site person ti e6,673 7,682 8,365 7,810 -555

Accumulated No. of application for Cyber Citizens (person-time)

535,900 628,607 729,417 910,355+180,938

Accumulated No. of APP downloads from Apps.Taipei (ten thousand person-times) 198.16 265.79 316.63 357.82 +41.20

Accumulated No. of application for Taipei Free (number)

2,712,967 3,252,128 3,655,399 4,064,758 +409,359

No. of Users for Taipei Free (ten thousand person-times) 4,474.55 4,473.07 3,822.13 3,943.25 +121.12

Number of Open Data Interfacing Services Provided (number) 293 353 785 896 +111

Accumulated No. of Times of Use of Taipei ity overn ent s pen ata ten tho sand

times)1,972.78 4,587.60 7,449.91 22,344.16 +14,894.25

Individual Internet Access Rate (%) 80.1 85.0 82.6 85.4 (2.8)

Household Internet Access Rate (%) 82.69 86.25 85.60 … (--)

Source: Department of Information Technology, Taipei City Government; Research, Development and Evaluation Commission, Taipei City Government; National Development Council; Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government.

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Table 16 Comparative Statistics among International Cities

Country Republic of China China Korea Japan Indonesia

City Taipei City Beijing Hong Kong Busan Fukuoka JakartaItem Unit 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

Land Area km² 271.8 16,410.5 1,105.70 769.8 343.4 662.3Population 10,000 persons 270.48 1,345.20 732.48 355.98 147.11 1,017.79No. of Persons per Household person 2.59 2.54 2.93 2.48 2.02 3.83Population Density person/ km² 9,951 820 6,625 4,624 4,284 15,367Sex Ratio male/100 female 91.92 100.22 85.22 97.97 90.00 101.04Dependency Ratio % 40.28 37.18 36.95 35.26 52.73 39.84Aging Index % 105.76 142.44 138.98 125.37 148.46 14.89Social Increase Rate ‰ -3.47 5.64 … 3.81 8.46 …Crude Marriage Rate ‰ 6.94 12.40 7.07 5.21 6.76 208.54Crude Divorce Rate ‰ 2.03 6.14 2.75 1.87 2.08 7.64General Fertility Rate ‰ 42 … 29 … 41 …Adolescent Fertility rate ‰ 2 … 3 1 443 …Total Fertility Rate ‰ 1,340 … 1,195 1,139 … 1,840Labor Force Participation Rate % 57.3 … 61.2 58.3 60.8 66.4Unemployment Rate % 3.8 1.4 3.3 4.1 5.6 7.2Percentage With University and Higher Education for Population Aged 15 and Over % 45.69 … … … … …

Percentage of School-Age Children in School % 99.94 100.00 … 96.74 99.03 …Population with at least secondary education % 90.13 … … … … …Ratio of Students and Teachers for Primary School person/ person 11.98 16.99 14.00 14.75 18.40 18.59Ratio of Students and Teachers for Junior High School person/ person 10.44 13.20 5.84 13.43 14.36 13.35

Social Welfare Expenditures per Citizen US$ 291.09 1,232.24 … … … …Education, Science & Culture Expenditures per Citizen US$ 725.73 1,418.24 … … … …

Green Resources Area per Capita m² 51.17 2.19 … … 39.72 2.70Tap Water Diffusion Rate % 99.60 … … 100.00 99.60 …Per Capita Daily Living Water Consumption Liter 326 … 365 277 265 …Water Loss Rate % 15.58 … … … 2.3 …Road Area per Automobile m² 30.91 18.75 93 … 60.81 10.17No. of Automobiles per 1,000 Citizens vehicle 295 398 7 282 344 469No. of Motorcycles per 1,000 Citizens vehicle 356 … … 37 13 1,375No. of Reported Criminal Cases per 100,000 Citizens case 1,561.35 1,301.98 910.67 3,953.58 1,367.82 142.91

No. of Larceny Cases per 100,000 Citizens case 231.18 … 377.10 565.20 1,041.17 26.39No. of Police Personnel per 10,000 Citizens person 27.09 … 49.51 24.38 14.96 8.93Traffic Accident Cases per 10,000 Motor Vehicles① case 116.98 4.94 226.50 116.42 225.70 2.09No. of Fire Fighters per 10,000 Citizens person 11.31 1.05 13.98 7.82 6.91 2.31No. of Hospital Beds per 10,000 Citizens bed 92.59 82.93 52.27 191.22 … 22.49No. of Health Personnel per 10,000 Citizens person 142.91 156.66 131.14 136.96 … 13.98Infant Mortality Rate ‰ 4.75 2.42 1.50 … 2.30 17.00

Maternal Mortality Ratio person/100,000 live births 10.39 8.69 1.60 … … 149.00

Suicide Death Rate person/100,000 people 11.76 … … 29.00 … …

Annual Average Suspended Particulate in the Air g 3 38.37 102.00 … … 22.00 …Ozone Concentration in the Air ppm 0.027 … … … 0.034 …Daily Waste Collected per Capita per Day kg 0.29 1.61 2.06 … 1.21 …Daily Waste Recycled per Capita per Day kg 0.49 … 0.76 … 0.03 …Average Annual Growth Rate of CPI over the Last 3 Years % 0.84 2.23 3.94 1.18 1.42 -1.87Food and Beverage Ratio of Consumption Expenditure % 14.82 22.40 … … … …

Disposable Income per Capita US $ 12,940 6,833 … … … …Female Ratio of Civil Servants % 46.03 … 37.27 … 30.26 50.38Average No. of Citizens Served by Each Civil Servant person 103.22 … 44.72 204.76 163.13 139.92

Female Ratio of City Councilor % 33.33 33.33 18.33 12.77 9.68 …Gender Inequality Index 0.027 … … … … …

Source: The Department of Budget, Accounting & Statistics designs questionnaires every July, which are sent to and filled out by other international cities through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. and Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the Executive Yuan.

Remark: For detailed information on other international cities, please visit the website of the Department of Budget, Accounting & Statistics at http://dbas.gov.taipei to browse the “International City Index”.

Note: This refers to victims whose injuries were caused by automobiles or motor vehicles moving on roads.

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Table 16 Comparative Statistics among International Cities (Continued)

Country CandaUnited

States of America

Brazil Austria Egypt South Africa

City Ottawa Los Angeles Sao Paulo Vienna Cairo Cape Town

Item Unit 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015Land Area km² 2,796.0 1,214.0 1,509.0 414.9 3,085.1 2,461.0Population 10,000 persons 96.08 397.19 1,150.41 184.02 944.04 395.78No. of Persons per Household person 2.38 … 3.22 2.04 … 3.50Population Density person / km² 344 3,272 7,624 4,436 3,060 1,608Sex Ratio male / 100 female 95.63 101.61 100.83 94.29 102.15 96.67Dependency Ratio % 43.85 39.98 40.66 37.12 … 47.65Aging Index % 91.79 59.32 38.81 186.68 … 23.25Social Increase Rate ‰ … … … 21.55 … …Crude Marriage Rate ‰ … … … 5.24 16.67 …Crude Divorce Rate ‰ … … … … 4.69 …General Fertility Rate ‰ … 46 … … 19 …Adolescent Fertility rate ‰ … 22 … … … …Total Fertility Rate ‰ … 540 … … … …Labor Force Participation Rate % 68.7 65.8 63.4 72.4 32.3 68.4Unemployment Rate % 6.3 7.5 12.8 10.6 15.6 22.1Percentage of Those With University and Higher Education Attainment for Population Aged 15 and Over

% … … … … … 11.52

Percentage of School-Age Children in School % … … 70.77 98.76 83.18 98.97Population with at least secondary education % … … … … … …Ratio of Students and Teachers for Primary School person / person … … … … 33.40 15.83Ratio of Students and Teachers for Junior High School person / person … 4.24 … … 18.93 …

Social Welfare Expenditures per Citizen US $ … … … … … …Education, Science & Culture Expenditures per Citizen US $ … … … … … …

Green Resources Area per Capita m² 1,230.42 … 13.95 101.57 … …Tap Water Diffusion Rate % 100.00 … 99.10 100.00 90.00 99.30Per Capita Daily Living Water Consumption Liter … … … 21 … 195Water Loss Rate % … … … … … 10.17Road Area per Automobile m² … … … 87.07 … …No. of Automobiles per 1,000 Citizens vehicle … … 503 373 206 217No. of Motorcycles per 1,000 Citizens vehicle … … 94 47 32 15No. of Reported Criminal Cases per 100,000 Citizens case 3,250.85 2,949.90 … 10,721.90 … 8,331.53

No. of Larceny Cases per 100,000 Citizens case 1,337.01 1,516.69 … 7,554.07 … 4,455.19No. of Police Personnel per 10,000 Citizens person 20.22 30.21 … 42.49 … 1.35Traffic Accident Cases per 10,000 Motor Vehicles① case … … 1.41 76.00 … 780.61

No. of Fire Fighters per 10,000 Citizens person 14.80 9.00 … 8.91 … 2.69No. of Hospital Beds per 10,000 Citizens bed … … 30.11 83.45 … …No. of Health Personnel per 10,000 Citizens person … … 48.82 36.56 … …Infant Mortality Rate ‰ … … … … … …

Maternal Mortality Ratio person/100,000 live births … … … … … …

Suicide Death Rate person/100,000 people … … … … … …

Annual Average Suspended Particulate in the Air g 3 … … … 21.00 … …Ozone Concentration in the Air ppm … … … … … …Daily Waste Collected per Capita per Day kg … … … 1.66 … 1.71Daily Waste Recycled per Capita per Day kg … … … … … 0.25Average Annual Growth Rate of CPI over the Last 3 Years % 1.30 … 6.67 … … 5.46Food and Beverage Ratio of Consumption Expenditure % … … … … … 71.84

Disposable Income per Capita US $ … 49,497 … … … …Female Ratio of Civil Servants % 42.19 … 72.75 56.26 20.25 38.23 Average No. of Citizens Served by Each Civil Servant person 59.22 … 87.09 61.66 3.49 354.01

Female Ratio of City Councilor % 16.67 6.67 20.00 50.00 … 35.91Gender Inequality Index … … … … … …

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2 016 Taipei City O utstanding Citizens

Councilors of Taipei City (12 th term)

M ayor and D irectors General of the Taipei City Government (6 th term)

D irectors of S econdary D epartments of the Taipei City Government (6 th term)

Appendix III Profiles of the People

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Cultural Heritage Inheritor and Disseminator – Mr. Zheng Jing-long

Accomplishments/Since 2006, Mr. Zheng has taken the initiative in conducting research on cultural and historical materials regarding the “Prehistoric Culture of Shiwufen Site in Wenshan District, Taipei City.” During the research, he finished a paper, “The Shiwufen Site and Study of Related Implements”, distributed to libraries in universities around Taiwan, and completed a book entitled “Time Travel – Discovery of the Shiwufen Site.” The contribution facilitated the construction of “ Shiwufen Site Monument ” in Jingmei Sports Park, as well as the promotion of culture and history guided tours and education.

Community Dream Practitioner – Mr. Liu Zhao Xian

Accomplishments/ Mr. Liu founded the Baishihu (White Stone Lake) Community Development Association in 2007. Personally investing money and effort, he led the implementation of an integrated community development plan, including mountain cleaning, community beautifying, and holding of arts and culture e hi itions hat s ore ith the assistance of the local government, Mr. Liu planned the transformation of the Baishihu (White Stone Lake) Community into a model for rural communities, building trails and constructing a suspension bridge, attracting a large number of tourists. His combining of natural ecosystem and promotion of the local leisure industry to make Baishihu (White Stone Lake) community a model organic community is worthy of commendation.

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Profiles of the People

SpeakerWu, Bi-chuPT: KMTHE: B.A. in Sociology, National

Open UniversityME: Councilor of the 4th, 5th, 6th,

7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Speaker of the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council

Wang, Shih-chienPT: DPPHE: Master of the Institute of

Applied Chemistry, Chinese Culture University

ME: Councilor of the 8th, 9th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Legislator of the 6th term of the Legislative Yuan

Chou, Po-yaPT: DPPHE: Master of Political Science,

National Chengchi UniversityME: Councilor of the 6th, 7th, 8th,

9th, 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Deputy Speaker of the 11th term Taipei City Council

Chen, Chin-hsiangPT: KMTHE: Xie-He Vocational SchoolME: Councilor of the 7th, 8th, 9th,

10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Deputy Speaker of the 10th term of the Taipei City Council

Wang, Hsiao-weiPT: DPPHE: Master of Business

Administration, University of Kang Ning

ME: Councilor of the 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Member, 15th and 16th Central Executive Committee of the Democratic Progressive Party

Wang, Wei-chong PT: DPPHE: M.A. in China and Cross-

Strait Studies, Graduate Institute of National Development National Taiwan University

ME: Executive Secretary of Organization Group at Tsai Ing-wen Presidential Campaign, 2012;

Student council president of National Taiwan University

Wang, Hung-weiPT: KMTHE: B.A. in Journalism, National

Chengchi UniversityME: Councilor of the 10th and

11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Manager, United Daily News Greater Taipei Center

Wang, Hsin-iPT: KMTHE: Master of Arts, Graduate

Institute of Political Science, National Taiwan Normal University

ME: Anchor & Reporter, EBC and Cti Television;

Lecturer, Hsing Wu Institute of Technology

Councilors of Taipei C

ity (12th term)

Councilors of Taipei City (12th term)

402


Lee, Ching-yuanPT: noneHE: Master of Education,

National Taiwan Normal University

ME: Councilor of the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Member of the 3rd term of the National Assembly

Ho, Chih-wei PT: DPPHE: Master of Public

Administration, University of Southern California, U.S.A.

ME: Member, 16th Central Review Committee of the Democratic Progressive Party;

Councilor of the 11th term of the Taipei City Council

Chiang, Chi-ming PT: DPPHE: B. A. in Commerce College,

Taipei College of Maritime Technology

ME: Secretary, Office of the President;


Wang, Min-sheng PT: DPPHE: Department of Social

Welfare, National Chung Cheng University

ME: Spokesperson and Director of Chairperson Office, DPP Headquarters

Director, Deportment of Youth Development, DPP Headquarters

Lee, Fang-ru PT: KMTHE: Master of Public Policy,

Tamkang UniversityME: Councilor of the 11th term of

the Taipei City Council; President, Tamkang

University Alumni Association of Department of Public Administration R.O.C

Lee, HsinPT: KMTHE: Master of Political Science,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Councilor of the 8th, 9th,


Deputy Speaker of the 9th term of the Taipei City Council

Lee-Fu, Chung-wu PT: KMTHE: Master, Graduate Institute

and Department of International Trade, Tamkang University

ME: Police Officer, Taipei City Police Department;


Lee, Chien-changPT: DPPHE: Master of Sociology,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Councilor of the 7th, 8th, 9th,


Central Review Committee Member of DPP


403


Wu, Chih-kangPT: KMTHE: M.S., Management

Information Systems, Fairleigh Dickinson University, U.S.A.

ME: Central Standing Committee Member of KMT;

Council Chairperson of Zhongyuan Hakka Cong Zheng Association in Taipei City

Wu, Shih-chengPT: KMTHE: Master of Management

Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook, U.S.A.

ME: Councilor of the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Anchor & Reporter, News Department of China Television

Lee, Ching-fengPT: DPPHE: M.S., Environmental

Engineering, National Taiwan University

ME: Chairperson, Taiwan Public Affairs Association;

Deputy Secretary-General, Taiwan Environmental Protection Union

Ruan, Jhan-syongPT: DPPHE: Master of Agricultural

Economics, National Taiwan University

ME: Director, Democratic Progressive Party Youth;


Wang, Chih-pingPT: KMTHE: M.B.A., Eastern Michigan

University, U.S.A.ME: Councilor of the 9th, 10th

and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

National Assembly Member, National Assembly(1996-2000)

Lin, Shin-tsungPT: DPPHE: Ph.D., Department of

Business Management, Macau University of Science and Technology

ME: Central Review Committee Member of DPP;

The Founder of Taiwan Environmental Education Association

Lin, Kuo-chenPT: PFPHE: Master of Graduate Institute

of Strategic Management of Small & Medium Enterprise, TransWorld University

ME: Member, MOL Labor Insurance Supervisory Committee and Employment Security Fund

Chairman, National United Convention of Vocational Association of Barbershop Beauty Saloon Republic of China

Lin, Ruey-touPT: noneHE: Bachelor of Business

Administration, Tamkang University

ME: Councilor of the 6th, 7th, 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;



ity (12th term)

404


Kao, Chia-yu PT: DPPHE: Master program, Department

of Political Science, National Taiwan University

ME: Councilor of the 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council; Chairperson, Taipei Public Affairs Association

Kao, Chia-yu PT: DPPHE: Master of Graduate Institute

of National Development, National Taiwan University

ME: President, National Taiwan University Student Association;

Member of the National Assembly

Chou, Wei-yuPT: DPPHE: Bachelor of Law, National

Taiwan UniversityME: Councilor of the 9th, 10th


Member of the 3rd term of the National Assembly

Lin, Ting-chun PT: KMTHE: Graduated from the

Department of Law, Chinese Culture University

ME: Chairperson of Roller Sports Association, Taipei Municipal Athletics Federation

Executive Director of Taipei Zhongshan Lin Family Association

Hung, Chien-yiPT: DPPHE: Master of Graduate Institute

of China Studies, Tamkang University


Director, Legislator Cho Jung-tai's and Hsu Kuo-yung's Office

Chin, Huei-chu PT: KMTHE: Ph.D., Department of

Chinese Literature, Chinese Cultural University

ME: Councilor of the 6th,7th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

Legislator of the 4th and 5th terms of the Legislative Yuan

Hsu, Hung-ting PT: KMTHE: Bachelor, Department of

Political Science, Soochow University

ME: Member of KMT 18th and 19th Central Committee

Manager of the Evenstar Capital Fund

Shyu, Shyh-shiun PT: Republican PartyHE: MSc in Molecular Genetics,

University at Buffalo, the State University of New York

ME: Chief Consultant of CAE Genetically Modified Food Project

General Manager of the foreign hotel


405


Liang, Wen-chieh PT: DPPHE: Master of Department of

Political Science, National Taiwan University

ME: Lecturer, Aletheia University; Deputy Chief Executive

Officer, Policy Research and Coordinating Committee of the Democratic Progressive Party

Chen, Yung-tePT: KMTHE: Bachelor of Law, New York

State University, U.S.A.ME: Councilor of the 7th, 8th, 9th,


Secretary-General of KMT of the 11th term of the Taipei City Council

Hsu, Shu-huaPT: DPPHE: Ph.D. Program in Cultural

Heritage and Arts Innovation Studies Taipei National University of the Arts, TNUA


Taipei City Council Education Committee Convener

Hsu, Chia-peiPT: DPPHE: Department of Business

Administration, Holmes Institute, Australia

ME: The 11th and 13th National Party Representative, DPP;

Member of the 14th Executive Committee, Taipei City Chapter, DPP

Kuo, Chao-yenPT: KMTHE: Master of Graduate Institute

of Youth and Child Welfare College of Social Science, Chinese Culture University

ME: Standing Supervisor of Woman Organization in Taipei City;

Special Assistant to Legislator Lin Yu-fang and Councilor Li Ren-ren

Chen, Chien-mingPT: TSUHE: Doctor of Psychology in

Management, California School of Professional Psychology, U.S.A

ME: Secretary-General of Taiwan Solidarity Union;


Chen, Yen-boPT: NPHE: Master of National Taiwan

Normal University ME: Reporter, China Times

Express and United Evening News

Chen, Cheng-chungPT: noneHE: Master of Management,

Ming Chuan UniversityME: Councilor of the 5th, 6th,

7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council;

President of Chen-An cultural and education foundation


ity (12th term)

406


Chen, Tzu-hui PT: DPPHE: Department of Applied

Japanese, Kainan UniversityME: DPP National Party

Representative; Chief Executive Officer of

Taipei Baseball Association

Tung, Chung-yen PT: DPPHE: M. Phil. in Sociology and

Politics of Modern Society, University of Cambridge, UK

ME: Host, Formosa TV; Producer and Host,

Taiwanatung

Huang, Shan-shanPT: PFPHE: B.A. in Law, National Taiwan

UniversityME: Councilor of the 8th, 9th,


Professional Lawyer

Huang, Hsiang-chunPT: DPPHE: Master, Graduate Institute of

National Development, National Taiwan University

ME: Director of DPP Department of Social Movement;

Taipei City Councilor

Chen, Chung-wen PT: KMTHE: Doctoral program of

Graduate institute of Physical Education

ME: President of the Kuomintang National Youth Work Association;

Commander of Taipei City Voluntary Police Battalion (Beitou District)

Chen, Li-huiPT: KMTHE: Master of Applied Media

Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts


Host, Police Radio Station

Chen, Bin-fu PT: KMTHE: EMBA, College of

Management, National Taiwan University

ME: Chairperson of Dance Sports Promotion Association, R.O.C.;

Chairperson of Taipei Softball Association

Chen, Yi-chouPT: KMTHE: Master of Education,

University of San Francisco, U.S.A.


Emeritus Director of Neihu Lions Club


407


Yeh, Lin-chuan PT: KMTHE: B.A. Chungyu Institute of

TechnologyME: Head of the Taipei

Nationalist Party of the Chinese Kuomintang Youth League;


Ou-Yang, LongPT: KMTHE: Saint Ignatius High School ME: Councilor of the 9th, 10th


Secretary General of KMT in Taipei City Council and Vice Chairperson of KMT Taipei Office

Liu, Yao-jenPT: DPPHE: Master of Political Science,

Indiana State University, U.S.A.

ME: Councilor of the 9th, 10th and 11th terms of the Taipei City Council

Pan, Hwai-tzongPT: NPHE: Ph.D., Neurochemistry and

Analytical Chemistry, Emory University, U.S.A.


Professor, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University

Li-Keng, Kuei-fongPT: KMTHE: Master of Arts, Linguistics,

Georgetown University, U.S.A.


Member of the Central Standing Committee, KMT

Ying, Hsiao-wei PT: KMTHE: Master of The Graduate

Institute of Life Sciences, Vancouver

ME: Director, Crime correction association, Ministry of Justice;


Tai, Hsi-chinPT: KMTHE: Master of Graduate Institute

of International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Tamkang University


Head, Politics Group, CTI

Chung, Hsiao-pingPT: KMTHE: Master of Political Science,

National Taiwan University ME: Councilor of the 8th and 11th

terms of the Taipei City Council;

Councilor of the 13th term of the Taipei County Council


ity (12th term)

408


Chien, Shu-pei PT: DPPHE: Department of Journalism,

Chinese Culture University ME: Secretary-General of Taipei

Association for the ro otion of o en s

Rights; DPP 14th and 15th National

Party Representative

Yen, Juo-fang PT: DPPHE: Department of Political

Science, Chinese Culture University.

ME: 14th Taipei City Party Representative;

Director of Office of Taipei City Councilor Chien Yu-yen

Yen, Sheng-kuan PT: DPPHE: J.D. Studies, John Marshall

Law School, U.S.A.ME: Councilor of the 8th, 9th,


Executive Secretary of DPP of the Taipei City Council

Chieh, Mei-shaPT: KMTHE: Ph.D., University of Leeds,

UKM angang istrict o en s

Association President; Newcomers ROC Care

Association Executive Director

Hsieh, Wei-chouPT: DPPHE: Department of Applied

Foreign Languages, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences

ME: Administrative Secretary of the Offices of Legislators Kuan Bi-ling and Yao Wen-chih;

Director of the Office of Councilor Chuang Ruei-Hsiung


409


MayorKo, Wen-jeHE: PhD in Clinical Medicine,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Professor, College of

Medicine, National Taiwan University;

Chairman, Department of Traumatology, National Taiwan University Hospital

Deputy MayorChen, Chin-junHE: MA in political science,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Secretary-general of

Executive Yuan； Legislator, Legislative

Yuan(1999-2007)； Chief, Sanchong District,

New Taipei City (formerly Sanchong City, Taipei County)(1992-1998)

Deputy MayorLin, Chin-rong HE: Msc city planning, Chinese

Culture UniversityME: Director General,

Construction and Planning Agency, Minister of the Interior;

Deputy Mayor, Tainan City Government

Deputy MayorTeng, Chia-ji HE: PhD in Environmental

Engineering, UCLA, USAME: Commissioner, Department

of Environmental Protection, New Taipei City Government & Taipei County Government;

Taipei City Councillor (1994-2002)

Secretary-General Su, Li-chiung HE: Ph.D in Social Work,

Tunghai University TaiwanME: Director of Social Affairs

Bureau, Director of Civil Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government;

Director of Social Affairs, Ministry of the Interior

Deputy Secretary-GeneralLin, Wan-faHE: Executive Master of

Business Administration, National Taiwan University

ME: Engineering Superintendent, Taipei City Government;

Deputy Commissioner, Department of Economic Development

Deputy Secretary-GeneralHsueh, Chuen-mingHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Research Commissioner,

Control Yuan; Deputy Chief Engineer,

Engineering Office of Taipei Railway Underground Projects, MOTC

Deputy Secretary-General Lee, Wen-ying HE: Master of Arts in Political

Science, National Taiwan University Taiwan

ME: Taipei City Councillor (2002-2010)

Mayor and D

irectors General of the Taipei C

ity Governm

ent (6th term)

Mayor and Directors General of the Taipei City Government (6th term)

410


Commissioner, Secretariat Su, Li-chiung HE: Ph.D in Social Work,

Tunghai University TaiwanME: Director of Social Affairs

Bureau, Director of Civil Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government;

Director of Social Affairs, Ministry of the Interior

Commissioner, Department of EducationTseng,Tsan-chinHE: Master of Elementary

Education, Taipei M nicipa eacher s o egeME: Deputy Commissioner,

Department of Education, Taipei City Government；

Deputy Commissioner, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Commissioner, Department of FinanceChen, Chih-mingHE: Master of Urban Planning,

National Chengkung UniversityME: Deputy Commissioner,

Department of Finance, Taipei City Government；

Senior Specialist,Council for Economic Planning and Development,Executive Yuan

Commissioner, Department of Civil AffairsLan, Shih-tsungHE: Bachelor of Science, School

of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University

ME: Councilor, Taipei City Council (2002-2006);

Delegate, National Assembly (1996-2000)

Commissioner, Department of Economic Development Lin, Chung-chiehHE: Ph.D., College of

Engineering, University of Tokyo

ME: Deputy Commissioner, Department of Urban Development, Taipei City Government;

Director, Taipei City Urban Regeneration Office

Commissioner, Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City GovernmentHsu, Li-minHE: Master of Medical Science,

Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University

ME: Attending Physician, Department of Traumatology, National Taiwan University Hospital

Commissioner, Department of TransportationChang, Jer-yangHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

Ohio State University, USAME: Deputy Commissioner,

Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government;

Director, Taipei City Parking Management and Development Office

Commissioner, Public Works DepartmentPong, Cheng-shengHE: Ph.D., Engineering Science

and Technology, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology

ME: Director, Sewage Systems Office of Public Works Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government;

Deputy Chief, Construction Office of Public Works Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government

Commissioner, Public Works DepartmentPong, Cheng-shengHE:

ME:


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Commissioner, Department of LaborLai, Hsiang-lingHE: Master of Arts, Graduate

Institute for Social Transformation Studies, Shih Hsin University

ME: Member, Conciliation Committee of Labor Dispute, Taipei City Government;

Spokesperson and Secretary-General, Raging Citizens Act Now

Commissioner, Department of EnvironmentalProtection Liou, Ming-loneHE: Ph.D., Graduate Institute of

Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University

ME: Commissioner, Taipei Feitsui Reservoir

Administration; Chief Secretary,

Environmental Protection Administration, Executive

Yuan

Commissioner, Department of HealthHuang, Shier-chieg HE: Ph. D., Graduate Institute of

Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University

ME: Vice-Superintendent, National Taiwan University Hospital;

Superintendent, Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

Commissioner, Taipei City Police DepartmentChiu, Feng-kuang HE: M.A. in Criminology, National

Taipei UniversityME: Commissioner, Taichung

City Police Department; Assistant Director-general,

National Police Agency, Ministry of the Interior

Commissioner, Department of Urban DevelopmentLin, Jou-minHE: Master of Science in

Architecture and Urban Design, Columbia University

ME: Principal Architect of J.M. Lin Architect, P.C. /The Observer Design Group, Taipei & New York

Professor & Architect of Residence Department of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University

Commissioner, Department of Rapid Transit SystemsChang Tzer-hsiungHE: M.S. in Department of

Transportation and Communication Management Science,National Cheng Kung University

ME: Deputy Commissioner, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government;

Chief Secretary, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government

Commissioner, Fire DepartmentWu, Chun-hong HE: Master of Graduate Institute

of International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Tamkang University

ME: Deputy Commissioner, Fire Department, Taipei City Government;

Chief Secretary, Fire Department, Taipei City Government

Commissioner, Department of Cultural AffairsChung,Yung-fengHE: Masters,Institute of

Sociology,University of Florida

ME: Chairperson,Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission,Taipei City Government

Commissioner,Department of Cultural Affairs,Chiayi County Government

Mayor and D


ity Governm

ent (6th term)

412


Commissioner, Taipei Feitsui Reservoir AdministrationHsieh, Cheng-dawHE: Ph.D., Graduate Institute of

Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University

ME: Deputy Chief Engineer, Water Resources Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs;

Director, Taipei Water Management Office, Water Resources Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs

Commissioner, Department of Compulsory Military Service Fu, Yung-maoHE: War College, R.O.C.

National Defense University, Class of 1996,

ME: Commander, Education, Training and Doctrine Command;

Deputy Commander in Chief,Army Command Headquarters,Ministry of National Defense

Commissioner, Department of Land AdministrationLi, Te-chuan HE: Ph.D. in Urban Planning,

National Taipei University ME: Advisory Officer, New Taipei

City Government; Commissioner, Bureau of

Urban Development, Tainan City Government

Commissioner, Department of Information and TourismChien, Yu-yenHE: Master of Arts, M.A.

Program in Communication, National Chengchi University

ME: Councilor, Taipei City Council;

Media Worker

Commissioner, Department of SportsJeng, Fang-fannHE: Master of Institute of Sport

Coaching Science, Chinese Culture University

ME: Vice President, University of Taipei;

President, Taipei Physical Education College

Commissioner, Department of Budget, AccountingAnd StatisticsLiang, Hsiu-chuHE: Master of Political Science,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Deputy Commissioner,

Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government;

Chief Secretary, Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Taipei City Government

Commissioner, Department of Legal AffairsYuan ,Hsiu-huiHE: Master of Business

Administration, College of Management, National Chiao Tung University

ME: Lawyer, Chang Hui law firm; Director, National Alliance of

ai an o en s Associations

Commissioner, Department of Information TechnologyLee, Wei-binHE: Ph.D. in Computer Science

and Information Engineering, National Chung Cheng University

ME: Professor, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, Feng Chia University; Director, Office of Information Technology, Feng Chia University


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Commissioner, Department of PersonnelHwai, HsuHE Master of Public

Administration, National Chengchi UniversityME: Director-General, Department

of Organization and Manpower, Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan;

Director-General, Department of Manpower, Central Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan

Chairperson, Research, Development and Evaluation CommissionChu, Chao-hsiang HE: Ph.D., Sun Yat-sen Graduate

Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities, National Chengchi University

ME: Professor and Director of Graduate Institute of Political Science in National Taiwan Normal University;

Delegate to the Third National Assembly

Acting Commissioner, Department of Civil Servant DevelopmentChu, Chao-hsiang HE: Ph.D., Sun Yat-sen Graduate

Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities, National Chengchi University

ME: Professor and Director of Graduate Institute of Political Science in National Taiwan Normal University;

Delegate to the Third National Assembly

Commissioner, Department of Government EthicsLiou, Ming-wuHE: LL.B., Fu Jen Catholic

UniversityME: Director of Civil Service

Ethics Office, Supreme Prosecutors Office;

Senior secretary of the Executive Yuan and Director of Government Ethics Office

Chairperson, Taipei Urban Planning CommissionLin, Chin-rong HE: Msc city planning, Chinese

Culture UniversityME: Director General,

Construction and Planning Agency, Minister of the Interior;

Deputy Mayor, Tainan City Government

Commissioner, Taipei Water Department Chen, Jiin-shyang HE: Department of

Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University

ME: Deputy Commissioner, Taipei Water Department; Superintendent, Engineering

Division, Taipei Water Department

Chairperson, Hakka Affairs CommissionTseng, Nian-yeouHE: Department of Commercial

Design, Chung Yuan Christian University

ME: Vice Chief Executive Officer of Taipei Hakka Culture Foundation;

Committee member of Hakka Affairs Council

Chairperson, Indigenous Peoples CommissionChen, Hsiu-huiHE: Bachelor of Theology,

Yu-Shan Theological College and Seminary B．th

ME: The 6th DPP Legislator-atlarge, The Legislative Yuan of Republic of China;

MBL(Mozart-Brain-Lab) Certified APP (Audio PsychoPhonology) Tomatis Therapy, Member of MBL Network

Commissioner, Department of

HE

ME:

Acting Commissioner, Department of Civil Servant DevelopmentChu, Chao-hsiang HE:

ME:

Mayor and D


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ent (6th term)

414


Chairman, Taipei Rapid Transit CorporationDAWN, Ray B.HE: Ph.D. in Economics,

Vanderbilt University, USAME: Chairman, EasyCard

Investment Holding Corporation;

Dean, College of Business, China University of Technology (Taiwan)

Director, Xinyi District OfficeYu, Zhu-pingHE: Department of Law, National

Chung Hsing UniversityME: Senior Specialist,

Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government;

Division Chief, Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government

Director, Songshan District OfficeShiue, Chiu-huoHE: Master for Eminent Public

Administrators, National Chengchi University

ME: Chief Secretary, Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government;

Senior Specialist, Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

President, Taipei Rapid Transit CorporationYen, Bang-chienHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

University of Texas, USAME: Senior Advisor/ Vice

President, Taiwan High Speed Rail Co., Ltd.;

President, Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Co., Ltd.

Acting Director, Daan District OfficeCherng,Gwo-wenHE: Department of

Law,Soochow UniversityME: Deputy Director, Xinyi

District Office,Taipei City; Deputy Director, Daan

District Office,Taipei City

Director, Datong District OfficeLin, Tsung-mingHE: Graduate School of

Educational Administration and Evaluation, University of Taipei

ME: Chief, Household Registration Office, Wenshan District, Taipei City;

Chief, Household Registration Office, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

Director, Zhongzheng District OfficeLin, Ming-kuanHE: Master of Public Policy and

Management, Shih Hsin University

ME: Chief, Household Registration Office, Datong District, Taipei City;

Division Chief, Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government

Director, Zhongshan District OfficeLee,Mei-liHE: Master of Public

Administration & Policy, National Taipei University

ME: Director, Beitou District Office ;

Director, Wenshan District Office


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Director, Wanhua District OfficeHuang, Kuo-yenHE: R.O.C Military AcademyME: Chief, Household

Registration Office, Wanhua District, Taipei City;

Chief, First Household Registration Office, Wanhua District, Taipei City

Director, Nangang District OfficeWang, Hsien-li HE: Master of Compulsory

Education, Taipei Municipal University of Education

ME: Deputy Director, Daan District Office, Taipei City;

Deputy Director, Xinyi District Office, Taipei City

Director, Wenshan District OfficeCheng,Yu-fengHE: Master of Public Affairs,

MingChun UniversityME: Director, Department of Civil

Affairs, Taipei City Government;

Inspector, Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government

Director, Neihu District OfficeLin, Ping-tsungHE: Associate of Engineering

(A.E.), Nanya Junior CollegeME: Director, Zhongshan District

Office, Taipei City; Division Chief, Department

of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government

Director, Beitou District OfficeChen, Ming-guoHE: Master of Political Science,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Deputy Director, Beitou

District Office; Chief Secretary, Beitou

District Office

Director, Shilin District OfficeChiang, Ching-hui HE: Institute of Natural

Resources Management, National Taipei University,

MA ME: Chief Secretary, Department

of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government; Director, Nangang District

Office

Mayor and D


ity Governm

ent (6th term)

416


Director, Taipei City Hall Management Office Chao, Kuang-chung HE: Department of Criminal

Investigation, Central Police University

ME: Advisory Officer, Taipei City Government;

Senior Specialist, Secretariat

Director, Taipei City Revenue ServiceSu,Chun-chienHE: Master of Public Finance,

National Chengchi UniversityME: Assistant Section Chief,

Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C;

Senior Specialist, Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C

Superintendent, Taipei Mortuary Services OfficeHwang, Wen-tingHE: Master of Natural Resources

Management, National Taipei University

ME: Director, Shilin District Office;

Senior Specialist, Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government

Chairperson, Taipei Confucius TempleLan, Shih-tsungHE: Bachelor of Science, School

of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University

ME: Councilor, Taipei City Council (2002-2006);

Delegate, National Assembly (1996-2000)

Director, Taipei City Secured Small Loans ServiceLin, Chun-chiHE: Deparment of Land

Ecomomics, National Chengchi UniversityME: Chief Secretary, Department

of Finance, Taipei City Government;

Senior Specialist, Department of Finance, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei Astronomical MuseumChen, An-leHE: Ph.D. in Astronomy,

University of Cape Town, South Africa

ME: Associate Researcher, Taipei Astronomical Museum

Director, Taipei ZooChin, Shih-chienHE: Master of Veterinary

Science, National Taiwan University

ME: Deputy Director of Taipei Zoo；

Research Officer of Taipei Zoo

Director, Taipei Public LibraryHorng, Shih-changHE: Master of Adult and

Continuing Education, National Taiwan Normal University

ME: Secretary, Taipei Public Library;

Manager, Department of Serials, Library of National Taiwan Normal University

Directors of Secondary Departments of the Taipei City Government (6th term)

417


Director, Taipei City Youth Development OfficeHsieh, Li-huaHE: Master of Graduate School

of Educational Administration and Evaluation, University of Taipei

ME: Division Chief, Primary Education Division, Department of Education, Taipei City Government;

School Inspector, Department of Education, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Office of CommerceTsai, Tsung-hsiungHE: Master of Interior Design,

Chung Yuan Christian UniversityME: Director, Gold Museum,

New Taipei City Government;

Chief Secretary, Cultural Affairs Department, New Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Market Administration OfficeSheu, Shyuan-mouHE: Master of Business

Administration, National Taipei UniversityME: Deputy Director, Taipei City

Market Administration Office; Chief Secretary, Taipei City

Market Administration Office

Director, Taipei City Teachers' In-Service Education CenterYang, Shu-feiHE: Ph.D, Department of

Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan

M irector of Schoo nspector s Office, Department of Education, Taipei City Government; Division Chief, School Inspector and Research Fellow in Department of Education, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Animal Protection Office Yen, I-feng HE: Master of Veterinary

Medicine, National Taiwan University

ME: Director, Taipei Municipal Institute for Animal Health;

Specialist, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan

Director, Parks and Street Lights Office, Public Works DepartmentHuang, Li-yuanHE: Ph.D., Department of

Construction Engineering, National Taiwan University of

Science and TechnologyME: Director, Geotechnical

Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government;

Deputy Director, Geotechnical Engineering

Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City

Government

Director, Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works DepartmentYang, Ming-shyangHE: Graduate, Department of

Civil Engineering, National Taipei Institute of Technology (3-year Programs)

ME: Chief Secretary, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government;

Deputy Director, Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government

Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Department and Acting Director of New Construction OfficeHuang, I-pingHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

National Central UniversityME: Director, New Construction

Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government;

Chief Secretary, Department of Urban

Development, Taipei City Government

Mayor and D


ity Governm

ent (6th term)

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Director, Sewerage Systems Office, Public Works DepartmentChen, Shyh-hawHE: M.S.,Graduate Institute of

Civil and Disaster Prevention Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology

ME: Director, Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works Department;

Chief Secretary, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Traffic Engineering OfficeHsieh, Ming-hongHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

National Taiwan University ME: Director, TaipeiCity Parking

Management and Development Office;

Assistant Director, Taipei City Parking Management and Development Office

Director, Taipei City Parking Management and Development OfficeChang Jsu-jungHE: Bachelor of Transportation

Technology and Management, Feng Chia University

ME: Assistant Director, Taipei City Parking Management and Development Office;

Senior Specialist, Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government

Director, Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works DepartmentLin, Chih-fengHE: Department of Industrial

Design, National Taipei College of Industrial

ME: Deputy Director, New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government;

Chief Engineer, New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government

Director, Public Transportation OfficeChang, Hua-chenHE: Master of Traffic and

Transportation, National Chiao Tung University

ME: Chief Secretary, Department of Transportation;

Assistant Director, Public Transportation Office

Superintendent, Taipei Municipal Haoran Senior Citizens HomeTroung, Fun-chyuanHE: Master of Arts, Tunghai

University Taiwan ME: Division Chief, Department

of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government;

Specialist, Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government

Superintendent, Taipei Municipal Yang-Ming Home for the DisabledYu, Yi-chunHE: Master of Sociology,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Division Chief, Department

of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government;

Specialist, Academia Sinica

Director, Taipei City Traffic Adjudication OfficeYeh, Tzu-chuanHE: Master of Civil Engineering , National Taiwan UniversityME: Assistant Director, Taipei

City Traffic Engineering Office;

Chief Engineer, Taipei City Parking

Management and Development Office


419


Director, Taipei City Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual AssaultChen, Shu-chuanHE: Master of Social Work,

Soochow UniversityME: Division Chief, Department of

Social Welfare, Taipei City Government;

Specialist, Department of Social Welfare, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Foreign and Disabled Labor OfficeChen, Hui-chi HE: Department of Chinese

Literature, Chinese Culture University

ME: Director, Department of Labor, Taipei City Government;

Division Chief, Department of Labor, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Employment Services OfficeYu, Su-chenHE: Master of Social Science,

Soochow UniversityME: Director, Education Center,

Department of Labor; Director, Department of

Labor, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Labor Inspection OfficeChiang, Ming-chihHE: Master of Department of

Social Policy and Social Work, National Chi Nan University

ME: Chief Secretary, Department of Labor, Taipei City Government;

Division Chief, Department of Labor, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei Vocational Development Institute Kao, Chun-yiHE: Master of Science in Social

Work, The University of Texas at Austin

ME: Chief Secretary of Labor Department Taipei City Government;

Division Chief of Labor Department Taipei City Government

General Manager, Neihu Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental ProtectionChiu,Yi-liuHE: Master of Environmental

Health, China Medical University

ME: Senior Engineer, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government;

Division Chief, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government

Commander, Environmental Inspection Division, Department of Environmental ProtectionChen, Tsao-chouHE: Ph.D., in Environmental

Engineering, National Taiwan UniversityME: Senior Engineer, Department

of Environmental Protection, Taipei City

Government; Deputy Commander,

Sanitation Inspection Division, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government

Superintendent, Taipei City Hospital Huang, Sheng-jeanHE: MD, College of Medicine,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Superintendent, National

Taiwan University Hospital, Jinshan Branch; Director, Department of

Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Yunlin branch

Mayor and D


ity Governm

ent (6th term)

420


General Manager, Muzha Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental ProtectionWu, Wen-yuanHE: Department of Civil

Engineering, National Taipei Institute of Technology

ME: Commander, Sanitation Inspection Division, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government;

General Manager, Neihu Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Construction Management OfficeChen, Huang-chengHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

National Taiwan UniversityME: Assistant Director, Taipei

City Construction Management Office；

Chief Engineer, Building Administration Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City Urban Regeneration OfficeFang, Ting-anHE: PH.D., Architecture and

Urban Design, Chinese Culture University

ME: Chief Engineer, Taipei City Urban Regeneration Office ;

Chief Secretary, Taipei City Urban Regeneration Office

General Manager, Beitou Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental ProtectionFugh, Liang-jyHE: B.A., International Trade

Department, Feng Chia University

ME: General Manager, Muzha Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government ;

General Manager, Neihu Refuse Incineration Plant, Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei City ArchivesChan, Su-jane HE: Master of Graduate School

of Department of History, Fu Jen Catholic University

ME: Executive Sectary, Taipei City Archives

Division Chief, Division of The Department of Cultural Affairs

General Director, Taipei Chinese OrchestraCheng, Li-pin HE: Master's degree in

Conducting from the Taipei National University of the Arts

ME: Associate Professor at the Department of Chinese Music, Chinese Culture University

Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Taipei Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

General Director, Taipei Symphony OrchestraChen, Shu-siHE: Composition and Conducting

Diplomas of Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst

ME: Associate Professor and Head, Department of Applied Music, Tainan National University of the Arts;

General Director, Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra

Director, Taipei Fine Arts MuseumLin, PingHE: Master of Arts and Master

of Fine Arts, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

ME: Director of the Stock 20, Taichung, Railway Arts Network, CCA

Head of the Department of Fine Art, Tunghai University; Director of the Tunghai Art Center


421


Director, Taipei City Arts Promotion OfficeLin, Hsin-yaoHE: Ph.D. in Graduate Institute

of Political Science, National Taiwan Normal University

ME: Chief Secretary/Assistant Commissioner, Education Department, Taipei City Government;

irector aipei eacher s In-Service Education Center

Director, South District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit SystemsChow, Wen-binHE: Master of Engineering,

Water Resources Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology

ME: Deputy Director, South District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government;

Director, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government

Director, North District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit SystemsChen, Hong-taoHE: Master of Structural

Engineering & Construction Division, Asian Institute of Technology

ME: Deputy Director, North District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government

Deputy Director, East District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government

Director, East District Project Office,Department of Rapid Transit SystemsChien, Jer-horngHE: Master of Civil Engineering,

Tamkang University ME: Director, Construction

Management Division, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government;

Senior Engineer, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government

Acting Director, Central District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit SystemsChen, Chun-hungHE: Master of Hydraulic and

Ocean Engineering, National Cheng Kung

UniversityME: Deputy Director, Central

District Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei

City Government; Director, Department of Civil

Engineering and Architectural Design Division,

Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei

City Government

Superintendent, Land Development Agency, Department of Land AdministrationWei, Jang-wuHE: Master of Land Economics,

National Chengchi UniversityME: Senior Specialist,

Department of Land Administration, Taipei City Government;

Superintendent, Land Development Agency,

Department of Land Administration, Taipei City Government

Director, Taipei Broadcasting StationChen, Tsyr-minHE: Master of International

Affairs, Ohio University, USAME: Senior Specialist,

Secretariat, Taipei City Government;

Senior Specialist, Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government

Director, Systemwide E＆ M Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit SystemsLiu, Chiu-liangHE: Master of Electrical

Engineering, National Taiwan Institute of

TechnologyME: Director, Electrical and

Mechanical Design Division, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government;

Director, Construction Management Division, Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government

Mayor and D


ity Governm

ent (6th term)

422


Superintendent, Engineering Division,Taipei Water DepartmentFan, Huan-ying HE: Bachelor of Agricultural

Engineering, National Taiwan University

ME: Chief Engineer of the Taipei Water Department

Division Chief of the Taipei Water Department


423


Taipei Yearbook 2016 Editorial Group

Managing Director

Lin Wan-fa Deputy Secretary-General

Member

Chen Hui-min Chief Secretary, Department of Information TechnologyChen Jung-ming Chief Secretary, Department of TransportationChen Kuo-cheng Chief Secretary, Public Works DepartmentCheng Wen-hui Chief Secretary, Department of Social WelfareChiu Mei-chu Chief Secretary, Department of Budget, Accounting and StatisticsChou Te-wei Chief Secretary, Research, Development and Evaluation CommissionFang Yang-ning Chief Secretary, Taipei City Police DepartmentHorng Shih-chang Director, Taipei Public LibraryHsiao Chun-chieh Chief Secretary,Department of Information and TourismHsieh Li-hua Chief Secretary, Department of EducationKao Chen-yuan Chief Secretary, Department of Economic DevelopmentLee Chao-yu Chief Secretary, Department of SportsLee Pi-hui Chief Secretary, Department of HealthLiu Deh-chian Chief Secretary,Department of Cultural AffairsLo Shih-yu Chief Engineer, Department of Urban DevelopmentMeng Hsu-hua Senior Specialist & Chief of International Affairs Division, SecretariatShen Hsin-lin Chief Secretary, Department of Legal AffairsSu Fang-huei Chief Secretary, Department of Environmental ProtectionWang Jhy-dar Chief of Special Affairs Division, SecretariatYen Hsiu-shan Chief Secretary, Department of LaborYu Shu-yi Chief Secretary, Department of Civil Affairs

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Taipei Yearbook 2016 Contributing Agencies

Chapter Contents Editorial Staff Team Information Collected and Edited by

1 The Taipei vervie

epart ent of ivi Affairs

epart ent of ivi AffairsDepartment of Cultural Affairs

2 Urban eve op ent

Department of Urban eve op ent

epart ent of r an eve op ent epart ent of cono ic eve op ent

Department of Cultural Affairs

3Industry, Commerce, and

inance

Department of Economic

eve op ent

epart ent of cono ic eve op ent epart ent of inance

4 Education and ffective earning

Department of Education

Department of Education Department of Cultural Affairs Department of Social Welfare

a a Affairs o ission Indigenous Peoples Commission

5 Social Welfare Department of Social Welfare

Department of Social Welfareepart ent of a or

Indigenous Peoples Commission

6 Medica ea th Department of Health Department of Health

7 Social Security Taipei City Police Department

Taipei City Police Department aipei ity ire epart ent epart ent of a or epart ent of r an eve op ent

8 Transportation Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation Department of Rapid Transit Systems Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation

9nviron enta

Protection and Ecology

Department of nviron enta

Protection

epart ent of nviron enta rotection epart ent of cono ic eve op ent

Department of Education ic or s epart ent

Taipei Water Department aipei eits i eservoir Ad inistrationepart ent of r an eve op ent

10 Public Infrastructure

ic or s Department

ic or s epart ent epart ent of cono ic eve op ent epart ent of and Ad inistration

Taipei Water Department

11 Information Infrastructure

Department of Information Technology

Department of Information TechnologyDepartment of Transportation

ic or s epart entepart ent of cono ic eve op ent

Taipei City Police Departmentepart ent of and Ad inistration

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Chapter Contents Editorial Staff Team Information Collected and Edited by

12 Art and Culture Department of Cultural Affairs

Department of Cultural Affairs epart ent of ivi Affairs a a Affairs o ission


13 Religious Ceremonies


epart ent of ivi Affairs a a Affairs o ission


14 Tourism and eis re

Department of Information and Tourism

Department of Information and Tourism Department of Transportation

epart ent of cono ic eve op entic or s epart ent

epart ent of r an eve op entDepartment of Cultural Affairs

15 Sports for All Department of Sports

Department of SportsDepartment of Education


16 Mass Communications

Department of Information and Tourism

Department of Information and TourismSecretariat

17 Intercity change Secretariat

Department of SportsDepartment of Cultural AffairsDepartment of Education

epart ent of a orSecretariat

18 Human Resources epart ent of a or

epart ent of a or Department of Personnel

epart ent of o p sory Mi itary Serviceepart ent of ivi Servant eve op ent

19 Citizens' Rights epart ent of ega Affairs

epart ent of ega Affairsepart ent of overn ent thics

Appendi Ann a vents Secretariat Secretariat

Appendi StatisticsDepartment of B dget Acco nting and Statistics

epart ent of B dget Acco nting and Statistics

Appendi Profiles of the People

Department of Personnel Department of Personnel

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Taipei Yearbook 2016

Published by the Taipei City Government,No.1, City Hall Rd., Xinyi District,Taipei City 11008, Taiwan(R.O.C.)

Edited by Taipei Yearbook 2016 Editorial GroupDesign by INNODesign Co.5F, No.43-1, Ln.11, Sec.6,Minquan E. Rd., Neihu Dist.,Taipei 11494, Taiwan(R.O.C.)

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Taipei 101/ World Trade Center

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Xinbeitou

Qiyan

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Minquan W. Rd.

Shuanglian

Zhongshan

Taipei Main Station

NTU Hospital

Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Dongmen

Xinyi AnheDaanDaan Park

Xiangshan

Guting

Taipower Building

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Qizhang

Xindian District O�ce

Xiaobitan

Nanshijiao

Jingan

Yongan Market

Dingxi

Longshan Temple

Xiaonanmen

Ximen

ShandaoTemple

Zhongxiao Xinsheng

Zhongxiao Fuxing Zhongxiao DunhuaSun Yat-Sen

Memorial Hall Taipei City Hall

Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang

Nangang

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

Nangang Software Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

Wende

Gangqian

Xihu

Jiannan Rd.

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High School

Nanjing Fuxing

Technology Building

Liuzhangli

Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang HospitalTaipei Zoo

Wanfang Community

Muzha Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Taipei Arena Nanjing Sanmin

SongshanBeimen

Songjiang Nanjing

Xingtian Temple

Zhongshan Elementary SchoolDaqiaotou

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong Elementary School

Sanhe JuniorHigh School

Dazhi

Daye Rd.

Sec. 1, Dadu Rd.

Wenquan Rd.

Xingyi Rd.

Xingyi Rd.

Sec. 3, Yangde Blvd.

Yonggong Rd.

Tianmu W. Rd. Tianmu E. Rd.

Ming

de Rd

.

Sec.

6, Zh

ongs

han N

. Rd.

Shidong Rd.

Zhongcheng Rd.

Dexing E. Rd.

Sec. 2,

Yangd

e Blvd

. Sec. 6, Chengde Rd.

Wenlin N. Rd.

Sec. 3, Zhishan Rd.

Fulin Rd. Sec. 1, Zhishan Rd.

Gugong Rd.LinXi Rd.

Jiannan Rd.

Sec.2, Huanshan Rd.

Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.

Wende Rd.

Sec.1, Kangning Rd.

Sec. 5, Chenggong Rd.

Chenggong Rd.

Kanghu Rd.

Donghu Rd.

Sanchong Rd.

Chongyang Rd.

Nangang Rd.

Sec. 2, Jiuzhuang St.

Sec. 6, Zhongxiao E. Rd.

Sec. 3, Academia Rd.

Fude St.

Songshan Rd.

Yongji Rd.


Sec. 1

, Kee

lung R

d.

Sec. 4, Bade Rd.

Jiankang Rd.

Sec. 5, Nanjing E. Rd.


Xingshan Rd.

Sec. 1, Jiuzong Rd.

Xingai Rd.

Sec. 6, Minquan E. Rd.

Xinhu 3rd Rd.

Xinhu 2nd Rd.

Xinhu 1st Rd.Minshan st.

Tiding Blvd.

Sec. 2, Tiding Blvd.

Ruiguang Rd.

Gangqian Rd.

Lequn 1st Rd.

Mingshui Rd.

Fuyuan St.

Tayou Rd.

Sanmin Rd.

Sec. 5, Minsheng E. Rd.


Dunhua N. Rd.

Fuxing N.Rd.

Longjiang Rd.

Jilin Rd.

Xinsheng N. Rd.

Sec. 3, Yanping N. Rd.

Linsen N. Rd.

Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Rd.

Sec. 2, Jianguo N. Rd.

Songjiang Rd.



Sec. 2, Minsheng E. Rd.

Binjiang St.

Minzu E. Rd.

Nongan St.

Beian Rd.

Beian Rd.

Sec. 4, Chengde Rd.

Sec. 5, Chengde Rd.

Sec. 2, Tonghe W. St.

Sec. 7, Yanping N. Rd.

Sec. 3, Huanhe N. Rd.

Sec. 4, Chongqing N. Rd.

Minquan W. Rd.

Minzu W. Rd.

Dihua St.

Nanjing W. Rd.

Minsheng W. Rd.

Sec.

1, Zh

ongh

ua Rd

.

Sec. 1, Huanhe N. Rd.

Sec. 3, Heping W. Rd.

Bangka Blvd.

Sec. 2, Xiyu

an Rd.

Sec. 2, Zhonghua Rd.

Wanda

Rd.

Sec. 3, Huanhe S. Rd.

Nanhai Rd.

Sec. 1, Jinshan S. Rd.

Hangzhou S. Rd.

Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd.

Fuxing S. Rd.

Guangfu S. Rd.Guangfu N. Rd.

Sec. 3, Renai Rd.


Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd.

Dunhua S. Rd.

Daan Rd.

Sec. 2, Jianguo S. Rd.

Shida Rd.

Sec. 2, Keelung Rd.Sec. 2

, Anhe Rd.

Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd.

Sec. 4, Keelung Rd.

Sec. 2, Xinhai Rd.

Sec. 2, Heping E. Rd.

Qingtian St.

Yongkang St.

Chongde St.

Sec. 5, Muzha Rd.

Xinguang Rd.

Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd.Sec. 2, Muxin Rd.

Sec. 4, Xinglong Rd.

Sec. 6, Roosevelt Rd.

Zhongzheng Rd.

Sec. 2, Muzha Rd.

Sec. 2, Xinglong Rd. Sec., 5 Xinhai Rd.

Tingzhou Rd.

Jingping Rd.

Zhongzheng Rd.

Shuiyuan Rd.

Sec. 2, Huanhe E. Rd.

Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd.

Sec. 3, Bade Rd.

Sec. 4, Civic Blvd.

Changan E. Rd.

Raohe St.

Shenkeng Rd.

Sec. 2, Academia Rd.

Sec. 1, Zhongyang S. Rd.

Sec. 4, Heping E. Rd.

Sec. 2, Shipai Rd.

Jihe Rd.

Zhifu Temple

Sec. 3, Chongqing S. Rd.

Xindian District

Shenkeng District

Zhonghe District

Yonghe District

Sanchong District

Sun Yat-sen Freeway Tiding Interchange

Neihu InterchangeDonghu Interchange

Taipei Interchange

Yuanshan Interchange

Huanbei Interchange

Sanchong Interchange

Nangang Interchange

Xinyi Expressway

Wanfang Interchange

Muzha Interchange

Xindian Interchange

Shuangxi

Bridge

Bailing

Bridge

Chongyang Bridge

Chengde Bridge

Taipei Bridge

Zhongxing Bridge

Zhongxiao Bridge

Huajiang Bridge

Guangfu Bridge

Huazhong Bridge

Zhon

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Yongfu Bridge

Fuhe Bridge

Huacui Bridge

Wanban Bridge

Xinhai Tunnel

Huaien Tunnel

Jingmei

Bridge

Xiulang Bridge

Dazhi Bridge

Ziqiang Tunnel

Minquan Bridge

Minquan Tunnel

Mt. Huangxi

Mt. Gongguan

Mt. NangangShishan (Lion Mountain)

Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain)

Baoshan (Leopard Mountain) Hushan (Tiger Mountain)

Dadaocheng Pier(Blue Highway)

Xindian River

Tamsui River

Keelung RiverDajia Pier

Meiti Pier

Xikou Pier

Waishuang River

Beitou Market

Marshal Zen Garden

Xingxin Temple

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Thermal Valley

to Guandu Temple andGuandu Nature Park

Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden

Taipei Children's Amusement Park

Yuanshan Scenic Area

Jiantan Mountain Hiking Trail

Jiannan Butter�y Trail

Taipei WholesaleFlower Market

Matsuyama – Dogo OnsenMechanic blessings clock

Hushan Highland 120

Xianshang Hiking Trail

Xinyi Public Assembly Hall

To Taipei Tea House

To Nangang Tourist Tea Plantations

Qingtian 76

Yin Hai-kuang’s Residence

Jianguo Holiday Flower Market

Nishi Honganji Temple

Botanical Garden

BopiliaoHistoricalBlock

Taipei Water Park

Huazhong RiversidePark Camping Site

Muzha TouristTea Plantations

Zhangshu TrailTaipei Tea Promotion Center

Liberty Lane

Zhangshan Temple

Zhinan Temple

Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple

Zhongshan Building

Lin Yutang House

Tianmu Baseball Stadium

National Palace Museum

Taipei Astronomical Museum

Chiang Kai-shek Shilin ResidenceChien Mu House

Grand Hotel

Taipei Martyrs Shrine

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Lin An tai Historical House & Museum

Taipei Story House

Taipei Confucius Temple

Dalongdong Baoan Temple

Miramar Entertainment Park

Taipei Songshan Airport

Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple

Beimen (North Gate)

Museum of Contemporary Art

Spot Taipei

Huashan 1914Creative Park

Taipei Main Station

Syntrend Creative ParkGuanghua Digital Plaza

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Presidential O�ce

National Museum of History

The Red House

BangkaLongshan Temple

Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre

Liang Shih-chiu’sResidence

Taipei 101

National Dr.SunYat-sen Memorial Hall

Taipei Zoo

Taipei Arena

Living Mall

Rainbow BridgeDadaocheng Theater

Dalong Street Night Market

Wuzhou Street Night Market

Shuangcheng Street Night Market

Nanjichang Night Market

Guangzhou Street Night Market

Xichang Street Night Market

eslite Bookstore XinyiUni-President Dept. Store Taipei

SOGOFuxingBranch

SOGOZhongxiao Branch

BELLAVITA

SOGOTianmu Branch

Here you can board a Taiwan Tourist Shuttle bus of

the Beitou Zhuzihu Route.

Dayeh Takashimaya

Shin Kong MitsukoshiTaipei Tianmu

Shilin Tourist Night Market

Yansan Tourist Night Market

Taipei Expo Park

Zhongshan Underground Book Street Ningxia Tourist Night Market

Taipei Bus Station

Liaoning StreetNight Market

eslite Bookstore Dunnan Branch

Taipei City Hall Bus Station

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Place

Vie show Cinemas Taipei Xinyi

LinjiangStreet TouristNight Market

Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market

NTU/GongguanCommercial District

ShuiyuanMarket

Jingmei Night Market

Wufenpu Commercial DistrictSongshan Station

Raohe StreetTourist Night Market

Taiwan Beer Factory

Beitou Museum

Beitou Hot Spring Museum

Songshan Culturaland Creative Park

Chang Dai-Ch’ien Residence

Cixian Temple

Futai Street Mansion

Kwoh-ting Li’s Residence

The Museum ofDrinking Water

Tangbu Cultural Park

Plum Garden

Taipei Fish Market

Zhongzheng Rd.

To Grass Mountain Chateau and Yangming Study Retreat

←

←

To Baishihu (Baishi Lake)

National Taiwan Craft Research and

Development Institute, Taipei Branch

Ketagalan Culture Center

National TaiwanScience Education Center

Songshan Ciyou Temple

Zhishan Garden

Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

Taipei Cultural Center

Taiyuan Asian PuppetTheatre Museum

Xingtian Temple

Zhongshan Hall

NanhaiGallery

Armed Forces Museum

National 228 Memorial Museum National Taiwan

Normal University

National Taiwan UniversityHakka Cultural Park

Treasure Hill Artist Village

National Chengchi University

Juexiu Temple

Wenchang Temple

Taipei World Trade Center

Taipei InternationalConvention Center

Wenshan Theater

National Theater

National Concert Hall

National Taiwan Museum

Taipei City HallDiscovery Center of Taipei

Dadaocheng

Yangmingshan National Park

Yangming Park

Dajia Riverside Park

Rongxing Park

Daan Park

Youth Park

Huazhong Bank Park

Fuyang Eco Park

Rainbow Riverside Park

Chengmei Left Bank Park

Chengmei Right Bank Park

Bihu Park

Dahu Park

Beitou Park

←

To Baishihu (Baishi Lake)

Taipei MRT Map

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Taipei Zoo

Daan

Huilong

Nanshijiao

Taipei NangangExhibition Center

Line Color

Station No.

Taoyuan Airport MRT

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Airport

Terminal Station

Transfer Station

Regular Station

Daqiaotou

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St. Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Minquan W. Rd.

Zhongshan Elementary School

Xingtian Temple

Songjiang Nanjing

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

Guting

ZhongxiaoXinsheng

Daan ParkDongmen

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu

Zhongyi Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Shuanglian

NTUHospital

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101/ World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Zhongshan

Plum Garden

Taipei MainStation

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Shandao Temple Zhongxiao Dunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxing

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

YongchunHoushanpi

Kunyang

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

Nangang

Dadaocheng

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin Songshan

Xiaonanmen

Gongguan

Jingmei

Wanlong

Dapinglin

Xindian District O�ce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Nanjing Fuxing

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Technology Building

LiuzhangliLinguang

Xinhai

WanfangHospital

Taipei Zoo

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

NeihuWendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High School

GangqianJiannan Rd.

Wanfang Community Muzha

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

Taishan Guihe

Taishan

Xinzhuang Fuduxin

New Taipei City Industrial Park

Chang GungMemorial Hospital

Linkou

Shanbi

Kengkou

Airport Terminal 1

Airport Terminal 2

National TaiwanSport University

To Huanbei

To Taoyuan

To Xizhi

The Taoyuan Airport MRT route is approximate and does not re�ect the exact location.

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei VisitorInformation CenterMobile Visitor Information Service

Legend

Bannan Line

Tamsui Xiangshan

Beitou

Songshan Xindian

Taipower Building

Luzhou

Dingpu

Far Eastern Hospital

Transfer Passage

Chiang Kai-shekMemorial Hall

Legend

Cultural Facility

Historical Site

Department Store and Shopping Mall

School

MRT Station

Mountain

Freeway

Green Area

River

Bridge

Maokong Gondola

Vistor Information Center

Pier

Station

Night Market

Park

Tourist AttrationTaipei

Tourist

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地址：11008 臺北市信義區市府路1號電話：02-2720-8889傳真：02-2725-6087網址：http://www.gov.taipei/

No.1, City Hall Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City 11008, Taiwan（R.O.C.）TEL：+886-22720-8889 FAX：+886-22725-6087http://www.gov.taipei/

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