Taiwan, the Heart of Asia — an Unbelievable Island
If you’re unfamiliar with Taiwan, this article will show you some of the most incredible things about this small island.
Navigating the Seas: Taiwan’s Impressive Trade Connections
The Island Nation with the Highest Port Density
As an island nation surrounded by the sea, Taiwan, the Heart of Asia, has seven international commercial ports and three industrial ports, with Kaohsiung Port ranking as the world’s sixth-largest container port. It can be said that Taiwan has the highest port density in the world.
A Hub for Ancient and Modern Maritime Trade Routes
One of the Members of the Empire of the Winds
Taiwan is a small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, adjacent to China on the west, Japan on the north, and the Philippines on the south. Due to its location in the central area of the East Asian Island arc, it has been an important hub for the Asia-Pacific economy and international trade since ancient times. The Nusantaria, also known as Maritime Southeast Asia, is not only the largest archipelago in the world, but has also been a cultural and trade hub for centuries. This region has shaped global trade, has unmatched shipbuilding technology and navigation skills that span the oceans, connecting scattered cultures, thoughts, and knowledge, contributing greatly to the development of human history. Of course, Taiwan is also one of the members of Maritime Southeast Asia.
Taiwan’s Diverse Industrial Sectors: From Electronics to Textiles and Machinery
Revolutionary Industrial Ecology
As mentioned, Taiwan’s international trade and industrial product exports, ranging from light industry to heavy industry and high-tech products, are driven by its island location. In particular, Taiwan’s technology industry has gained international renown, and is the lifeline of the global technology industry. Taiwan is known for its advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities in a variety of categories, including:
Electronics: Taiwan produces some of the world’s most advanced technology in electronics.
Textiles: With a long history of textile manufacturing, Taiwan produces high-quality fabrics and apparel.
Machinery: Taiwan has a strong manufacturing industry in machinery and machine tools.
In addition, Taiwan’s strategic position for manufacturing gives it a competitive edge:
Many companies are headquartered in Taiwan, taking advantage of its business-friendly environment, while also benefiting from the lower labour costs of manufacturing on the China or in other Southeast Asian countries.
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