🇹🇼map Taiwan [Overview]

Fort Zeelandia in Tainan, a historic 17th-century Dutch fortress central to Taiwan’s early colonial history.


Taiwan, known locally as Taiwan in Mandarin Chinese, sits off the southeastern coast of China between Japan and the Philippines. The island is mountainous down its spine, crowned by Yushan, the highest peak in East Asia, and ringed by fertile plains and dynamic port cities. Its people are largely descendants of Han Chinese settlers from Fujian and Guangdong, alongside Indigenous communities related to the wider Austronesian world who have lived here for thousands of years. Daily life blends island traditions with global influences, and you’ll quickly notice how central food, family, and community festivals are to the rhythm of the year.



Li Wei
Li Wei is a financial services professional and cross-cultural consultant originally from Hong Kong, with over 12 years of experience in international banking and Southeast Asian business development. Having worked for major financial institutions including HSBC and Standard Chartered, Li Wei has extensive experience facilitating the relocation of international professionals to Hong Kong, Singapore, and other key Southeast Asian markets.

Published: 2025-09-02