Pet Tax Plans Meet Disapproval
A Council of Agriculture proposal to levy pet tax is drawing criticism. According to a report by the Chinese-language Apple Daily, an ongoing online poll from the council has turned up overwhelming opposition to the measure. Opponents of the proposal said levying tax on pet owners would lead to a new wave of pet abandonment....Continue reading
Southern Taiwan Wetland Gains International Status as Bird Sanctuary
A wetland area in southern Taiwan was recently listed by Bird Life International as one of the world’s 12,000 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas. Officials say The recognition of Jiading Wetland in Kaohsiung City by the world’s largest partnership of conservation organizations brings the number of IBAs in Taiwan to 54. Researchers say The most...Continue reading
Innovating Taiwan: Agricultural Minister Chen Bao-ji
For the fourth episode of Innovating Taiwan, I spoke with the Minister of Agriculture Chen Bao-ji about the state of Taiwan’s agricultural industry as well as the role of innovation in one of the island’s most traditional industries. Listen Continue reading
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