Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a modern metropolis with a 509 ft bamboo shaped Taipei skyscraper. As one of the 4 tigers, Taiwan is a powerhouse of technology commerce dominating today’s technology front. This city has been shaped by its ties to mainland China as well as Japan’s rule until 1949. Under the former leadership of Chiang Kai-shek, it maintains its own identity as the independent Republic of China. As a former member of the UN, it initially successfully kept mainland People’s Republic of China from becoming a member.Læs mere