Editorial

A Model of Health

Taiwan deserves a greater role in the World Health Organization.

The Art and Economics of Orchids

Helping local orchid growers establish facilities overseas could usher in a new chapter for Taiwan’s world-class flower industry.

Economics

Making It Bloom!

Orchids are still big business for Taiwan growers.
by JIM HWANG

Inspired by Orchids

Local businesses are putting orchids to use in new sectors.
by OSCAR CHUNG

Diplomacy

Toward a New Relationship

Taiwan-US trade ties are warming.
by PAT GAO

Society

A Prize for the World

A major new award will honor researchers in four key fields.
by PAT GAO

Business

A Catalyst for Change

Local SMEs are learning to grow.
by OSCAR CHUNG

Biotechnology

In Quest of Bountiful Harvests

Rice researcher Yu Su-may is seeking crops that can cope with climate change.
by KELLY HER

Ecology

Snakes on a Plain

Researchers are helping humans and snakes coexist.
by TIMOTHY FERRY

Painting

Representing the Enchantment of Taiwan

Artist Lin Hsin-yueh draws on lessons from life.
by KELLY HER

Culture

In an Oyster Shell

A development project is making art from oysters in a small rural town.
by JIM HWANG

Photography

Capturing the Essence

Three photographers put local performing arts in front of the lens.
by CINDY CHANG

Performing Arts

Diva with a Difference

Tang Mei-yun is bringing Taiwanese opera to younger generations.
by PAT GAO