Unlike the United States, where history of our society is measured by hundreds of years, the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan were able to bring many treasures with them as they fled the mainland so that evidences of their culture were not lost. A visitor will find a breathtaking mixture of ancient China and a bristling new world center of commerce in the Republic of China on Taiwan. In this segment of the series, many of these attractions will be explored.

Running Time: 60min
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In the past quarter of a century, nearly 50 countries have abandoned an authoritarian form of government and chosen democracy. These changes were often accompanied by violence and bloodshed. The Republic of China on Taiwan has undergone a transition of the exact opposite nature. In fact, it is so different it has been termed "The Quiet Revolution". In this segment, we explore the background and history of this small island nation which has become known as a model for peaceful political change, after accomplishing what is termed an economic miracle.

Running Time: 60min
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In this program we discuss the many democratic reforms in Taiwan, which were begun by Chiang Kai-shek's son, Chiang Ching Kuo. We will also examine how these reforms have accelerated under his successor, President Lee Teng-hui, the first native-born Taiwanese president.

Running Time: 60min
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Following World War II, the small island off the coast of China, under 90 miles wide and approximately 230 miles long, has been decimated by decades of war and had been claimed and inhabited by both China and Japan. When Communist rule came to mainland China, the leadership of the Republic of China moved to Taiwan as a separate country, never absolving their claim as the rightful government of China. Few economists in 1949 could have predicted that these Chinese citizens would someday have the 14th largest economy in the world. This one hour documentary looks at the rise of this island nation and what brought about its birth.

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In this installment of the series, we will explore the fascinating story of how Taiwan's society moved, in virtually one generation, to become a democratic society whose national government is elected by the people. With this emerging democracy also comes new social dialogue and free debate as the people of Taiwan struggle with the challenges of change and the problems inherent in industrial and economic growth.

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The Republic of China on Taiwan has developed a six year plan to move Taipei and the rest of the island into the next century as a world financial center. There is considerable disagreement about what relationship the island nation should have with the mainland and the debate may continue for some time. In this program, experts examine the country's economic and social options and opportunities.

Running Time: 60min
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This segment illustrates how Taiwan has met some of the problems which a new democracy generates. We also explain how the government leaders plan to continue their economic growth by becoming an Asian Pacific Regional Operations Center, as Taiwan prepares for the 21st century.

Running Time: 57min
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