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Vol. 551 / Content

Education Reform in Chaos

Vol. 551

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Industry

Idea:

Taiwanese Robots Invade China

A small enterprise named Idea is rapidly gaining favor in China's expanding automation sector, and pulling ahead of such industry giants as ABB and Delta.

International

Taiwan's Outlying Islands in Distress

China's Tide of Trash

The coasts of Taiwan's islands in the Taiwan Strait are being overwhelmed by garbage floating in from China. The invasion is changing how the islanders see China and costing Taiwanese taxpayers, but Beijing has done little to stem the tide.

Politics & Society

School System Reform

Return to the Essence of Education

The pain inflicted by Taiwan's new high school entrance system is rooted in its failure to eliminate the hierarchy in which parents and students place schools. What is the path forward for Taiwanese education reform?

Insight

Taiwan's Outlying Islands in Distress

Blue Tears and Green Dreams

Are Chinese tourists and casinos the only hope for prosperity on offshore islands? Relying solely on their distinctive natural landscapes and resources, Taiwan's smaller islands have what it takes to lure backpackers from around the world.

Insight

Tsai Ing-wen:

Election Win Will Shift China toward DPP

China policy has been seen as the Democratic Progressive Party's Achilles' heel in national elections. How does DPP chairwoman and likely 2016 presidential nominee Tsai Ing-wen intend to overcome the doubts?