Editorial

The Work of a Second Term

In his new term, President Ma plans to emphasize the economy.

Health

Toward Healthier Coverage

A reform effort aims to put Taiwan’s health insurance system on a sounder financial footing.
by PAT GAO

Inexpensive Medicine or Invisible Problems?

Experts weigh in on the National Health Insurance system's drug reimbursement policies.
by AUDREY WANG

Doctors’ Talk

Physicians find that working within Taiwan’s health insurance scheme makes for long hours.
by KELLY HER

Government

A New Beginning

The Government Information Office will merge into other agencies this month.
by OSCAR CHUNG

Business

Soft Power of Another Sort

Taiwan’s down and feather industry continues to prosper.
by OSCAR CHUNG

Technology

Light Laptop, Heavy Impact

Local manufacturers are turning out ultra-thin and ultra-capable notebooks.
by JASON TAN

Photography

Turning the Lens on Life

Veteran photographer Chuang Ling is one of the art form’s biggest promoters.
by KELLY HER

Society

A Walk on the Mild Side

Taipei’s Kang Qing Long neighborhood is known for its artistic and nostalgic feel.
by JOYCE HUANG

Comics

A Thinking Artist

Tsai Chih-chung is famed for mastering the power and charm of comics.
by AUDREY WANG

Sculpture

One Leaf, One World

Chien Cheng-hsing expresses Buddhist concepts through carvings of lotus leaves.
by JIM HWANG