New Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang
Taiwan’s Democratic Innovation ‘Connector’
Audrey Tang will soon become Taiwan’s youngest Cabinet minister when she starts as minister without portfolio on Oct. 1 to lead open government initiatives. Describing herself as a “connector,” she is uniquely qualified to play this role. Here’s her story.
Fighting for Taiwan: Architect Hsieh Ying-chun
Bringing Affordable Shelter to the World
Taiwanese architect Hsieh Ying-chun has developed inexpensive, easy-to-build homes that have helped rebuild communities in Taiwan hit by disaster. He’s now hoping they can house refugees across the globe.
Fighting for Taiwan: Tsai Sheng-da
Revitalizing Indigenous Villages
The “Island Puzzle” created by OBL Taiwan co-founder Tsai Sheng-da has raised awareness of the relationship between people and nature but even more importantly injected new life into Taiwan’s aboriginal villages.
Fighting for Taiwan: Chang Shu-mei
Empowering Female Entrepreneurs
Top female executive Chang Shu-mei, founder and chairperson of electronic components maker Jess-Link Products Co., Ltd. (JPC), devotes much of her time lending financial and emotional support to women who want to start their own businesses.
Fighting for Taiwan: Designer Johnason Lo
Taking Local Design International
A veteran in his field, notable for designing visual identities for major TV stations worldwide, JL Design founder Johnason Lo has identified a suitable niche for Taiwanese design in the Chinese-speaking world.
Fighting for Taiwan
In this 35th anniversary edition, CommonWealth Magazine is using the stories of someTaiwanese who have fought to make things better to present a different side of the country.
Fighting for Taiwan: Architect Borden Tseng
Turning Heads with Public Projects
Borden Tseng has been highly acclaimed internationally for designs that have brought a cool vibe to Taiwan’s sometimes drab public projects. He now hopes to reverse the negative stereotype associated with social housing.
Fighting for Taiwan:Tong Yang-tze
Reviving the Joy of ‘Characters’
Passionate about calligraphy and its charm her entire life, Tong Yang-tze has set out to help the younger generation appreciate the beauty of written characters and transform their contours into a unique Taiwanese treasure.
Fighting for Taiwan: Chen Yu-chin
Above Any Label – A New Kind of Taiwanese
The daughter of a veteran soldier from China and an Indonesian-Chinese mother, Chen Yu-chin used her writing to define herself in a way that transcends established labels, paving the way for others in Taiwan with atypical family backgrounds to freely define themselves.
Fighting for Taiwan: Ming-yang Yu
Sowing the Seeds of Dreams
With a swipe and a click, mobile games developed in Taiwan achieve wild popularity worldwide. Under CEO Ming-yang Yu, Rayark’s success has ushered in a new chapter for Taiwanese gaming.