Taiwan Through Mainland Eyes: Expect the Unexpected.
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Perhaps what you see is also what your heart yearns for, and that's why it's visible to you. Goodness is a cycle. May you be safe and well.
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During my extensive travels in mainland China, I've never seen anyone with disabilities. But in Taiwan, they're everywhere on the streets. Apart from being able to call for specialized transport, have you ever seen how they manage to board a regular public bus?
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In major Chinese cities, it's already a struggle for able-bodied people to get on buses and subways, let alone those with disabilities.
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I'd love to visit Tainan...
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Highly recommend it! The old-looking streets are full of hidden gem boutiques that will catch your eye, and it never feels repetitive or dull.
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I haven't been, but I've heard that the overall quality of the people (civility/manners) is better than in mainland China. However, the urban infrastructure is probably like a third-tier city on the mainland, or second-tier at most.
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The hallmark of Taipei is its old architecture, but if you get a chance to visit a Taiwanese friend's home, you'll often discover that many old-looking exteriors hide incredibly luxurious interiors!
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Taiwan has a fairly mature civil society, with a lot of NGOs.
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What does NGO stand for?
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The first time I gained such a deep understanding of Taiwan, the 'Treasure Island,' was because of a child named Kai Kai.
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Such an adorable child, abused by a nanny for four months and passed away. It's been over a year, and there's still no resolution. The child was only one year and ten months old when he left us.
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Taiwanese people indeed tend to be more considerate; they generally don't smoke indiscriminately, spit, or make loud noises in public. It's pretty good.
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Smoking is prohibited indoors in public places.