02.2025 No.414
Leader's Remarks
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GeneralitiesDouglas Hsu's year-end dinner speech Faced with the challenges of the new year, Douglas Hsu not only reveals three key directions, but also expects colleagues to face future challenges with greater momentum.
Cover Story
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group connects with sustainable energy to dominate Taiwan After winning the TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award and GCSA Global Corporate Sustainability Awards for seven consecutive years, Far Eastern Group has set a new record for the number of awards this year. In this issue of "Cover Story", we will share with you why various institutions can stand out in ESG benchmark awards!
Group Briefing
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GeneralitiesFE SOGO Department stores explore the East Wind flavor of Zhongxiaoguan Island in combination with ESG FE SOGO Department stores Zhongxiao Hall will hold the 2024 "Island East Flavor Exploration" event, starting from the experience of the five senses of life and responding to the spirit of slow food. For the first time, the scent and herbal aroma of the mountains and forests of Eastern Taiwan will be brought into the store, and local farmers and craftsmen will collaborate to promote organic products and provide customers with a new experience.
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GeneralitiesThe Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection eTag celebrates its 10th anniversary with a 97% satisfaction rate among users According to the survey results, the overall satisfaction rate of eTag users is as high as 97%, which marks the 10th anniversary of the expiration of national highway fare collection in 2024. Among them, the "inquiry" and "stored value" services received the highest praise, with satisfaction rates of 98.3% and 97.2%, respectively.
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GeneralitiesFar EasTone Telecommunication, the first of its kind in Taiwan, creates public charging stations for electric buses in Hsinchu City The fully electric leading bus of Hsinchu City will officially start operating on December 13, 2024, running on the future Hsinchu Light Rail Red Line network, connecting Hsinchu Station National Tsing Hua University 、 Key nodes such as science parks, coupled with Far EasTone Telecommunication's assistance in creating Taiwan's first public charging station for electric buses, achieve low-carbon transportation.
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GeneralitiesBanqiao Far Eastern Department Stores reappears brilliantly at Far Eastern New Century Corporation TITAS textile exhibition After the 2024 TITAS Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show, TITAS, Far Eastern New Century Corporation moved multiple star products to Banqiao Far Eastern Department Stores for the first time, showcasing popular sports jerseys such as tennis, football, and basketball, presenting a perfect combination of sports, fashion, sustainability, and craftsmanship, attracting many visitors.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern International Bank's AI Innovation Experience in Flipping Financial Applications Far Eastern International Bank is actively developing AI applications and will hold an AI summit in December 2024 to showcase the achievements of digital transformation. At the end of the year, Far Eastern International Bank's carefully prepared "Michelin Feast" for customers has also made its debut at Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei, bringing guests a grand event that combines art, technology, and cuisine.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Memorial Hospital introduces minimally invasive robotic arms to enhance treatment efficacy and safety To improve the quality of minimally invasive surgical services, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital will introduce its second latest generation da Vinci Xi surgical system on January 3, 2025, which can accurately simulate the natural movement of the human hand and has high-resolution, 10x magnification 3D stereoscopic imaging. It is particularly suitable for lymph node dissection and liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic surgery.
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GeneralitiesOriental Union Chemical Corporation Petrochemical (Yangzhou) won the Innovation Sample Award in the Pudong New Area ESG Competition for Chinese and Foreign Enterprises Far Eastern Union Chemical Corporation Petrochemical (Yangzhou) and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation jointly signed the first "Sustainable Development Linked Letter of Credit (SL-L/C)" in China, and won the Innovation Sample Award of the 2024 Shanghai Pudong New Area Chinese and Foreign Enterprise Sustainable Development (ESG) Industrial Ecology Innovation Competition.
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GeneralitiesAsia Cement Corporation (China) held a thanksgiving dinner at the end of 2024 in mainland China Asia Cement Corporation (China) mainland operation headquarters and Jiangxi Yadong Cement will hold the "year-end Thanksgiving Dinner" on December 19, 2024, Sichuan Yadong Cement, a subsidiary of Asia Cement Corporation (China), held a lively "year-end dental banquet" on December 20, 2024.
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GeneralitiesTaipei International Building Materials Exhibition Asia Cement Corporation collaborates with subsidiaries to create a low-carbon ecosystem The 2024 Taipei International Building Materials and Products Exhibition will be held on December 12th, Asia Cement Corporation showcases the strength and contribution of low-carbon building materials technology under the theme of "Sustainable Environmental Protection, Low Carbon Innovation". Asia Cement Corporation has been committed to sustainability development for many years and hopes to become a benchmark enterprise in Taiwan's green building materials industry.
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CharityFar Eastern Department Stores, Big City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls Thanksgiving Season Fulfills Children's Wishes Every Christmas, Far Eastern Group's retail business is dedicated to spreading love and warmth. Far Eastern Department Stores in Zhubei has teamed up with the Hsinchu County Government to launch a "wish card campaign". With the enthusiastic participation of the public, 80 children in the county were given Christmas gifts.
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CharityFar EasTone Telecommunication collaborates with the Sustainable Vanguard to advance rural areas and help children achieve their dreams Far EasTone Telecommunication calls on suppliers to launch a "partnership with sustainable pioneers" to assist education and vulnerable groups in remote areas. By 2024, they aim to complete the equipment required for the Ruiyuan Elementary School archery team in Luye Township, Taitung County, and once again invite mobile phone brands to join the cause, leading society towards common good.
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CharityFE SOGO Department stores Zhongli store holds the 33rd "SO GOOD Good Children's Christmas Wishes" The 33rd Dream Fulfillment Charity Event "SO GOOD Good Children's Christmas Wishes" will be held on December 5, 2024 at the FE SOGO Department stores in Zhongli. The event is open to the public to claim children's Christmas wishes, and 100 gifts will be sent out before Christmas, lighting up children's smiles with love.
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CharityFar Eastern Group lights up Christmas and hopes for public welfare to bring warmth Celebrating Christmas Month, On December 6, 2024, New Taipei Happy Christmas City welcomed its second LED castle show "Magic Power". In conjunction with the New Taipei Christmas Market, Banqiao Far Eastern Department Stores also held a "Christmas Child Star Market", inviting children and children to play amusement facilities, visit the market, and plan a wish card and reindeer check-in wall.
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CharityFar Eastern Department Stores holds agricultural exhibition and sales event, donates caring apples to support vulnerable families Far Eastern Department Stores in Hsinchu Far Eastern Department Stores Taoyuan will jointly hold the "Tainan 400 Thick Gift Tree Tour Exhibition" with the Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau on December 1 and December 14, 2024, at the National Farmers' Association R.O.C 、 Multiple small farmers and businesses promote Tainan's autumn and winter fruits and souvenirs.
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CharityTaichung City Far Eastern Department Stores Charity Action Gratitude Transmission Taichung City Far Eastern Department Stores has long been committed to rural areas public welfare. On November 26, 2024, they held a voluntary scissors event. On the other hand, the volunteer team also went to the Taichung City Toy Bank of the Down Syndrome Foundation before November 28 to assist in cleaning caring toys. On December 1st, a charity concert will be held, calling on the public to donate invoices.
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CharityFar Eastern Memorial Foundation sponsors 13 schools' wind instruments to create magnificent music, bringing joy to New Taipei's Christmas City The 2024 New Taipei Joyful Christmas City "Wind Music Carnival Christmas Jingling~Double North Wind Music Joint Performance" sponsored by Far Eastern Group Far Eastern Memorial Foundation will be held on December 22, 2024, bringing together 13 schools and over 450 wind music enthusiasts to perform in relay, making the entire venue exciting.
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CharityFE SOGO Department stores hold 'Christmas and New Year's Eve party' to unite everyone's cohesion FE SOGO Department stores held a "Christmas and New Year's Eve party" for colleagues on Christmas and New Year's Eve to unite the team. Colleagues attending the meeting would like to express their gratitude to Sophia C.W. Huang Chairman for her care and compassion. Huang Chairman also expressed special thanks to his colleagues for their efforts in achieving various tasks and working together with the company.
Honor and Personnel Change
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HonorFar Eastern Group received a sponsorship letter of gratitude for the "2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taoyuan" Far Eastern Group sponsored the "2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taoyuan" event and received a thank-you letter from Mayor Zhang Shanzheng on December 18, 2024. The award was presented on behalf of Far Eastern Memorial Foundation Executive Director Dong Lizhen.
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HonorFar Eastern General Construction Inc. was awarded the "18th Excellent Engineering Golden Safety Award" Two projects undertaken by Far Eastern General Construction Inc. were awarded the Special Excellence and Excellence in Public Works category at the 18th Excellent Engineering Golden Safety Award on November 22, 2024.
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HonorCross border volunteers shine, Yuan Ze University volunteers achieve new success in service Yuan Ze University has achieved frequent successes in the field of volunteer service, winning the "Ministry of Education 2024 Youth Overseas Volunteer Service Outstanding Team - Team Construction and Inheritance Continuation Category" special award and third place in the "Taoyuan City Government Youth International Volunteer Service Team Short Film Competition" Waiting for the award to be recognized.
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HonorFar EasTone Telecommunications subsidiary New Century InfoComm Tech wins the Silver Award for Energy Efficiency Standards from the Ministry of Economic Affairs New Century InfoComm Tech, a subsidiary of Far EasTone Telecommunications, is located in an office building in Neihu. By utilizing advanced energy management systems and replacing high energy consuming equipment, it not only reduces energy consumption but also significantly reduces carbon emissions. On December 19, 2024, it won the Silver Award for the 2024 Energy Conservation Benchmark Award.
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HonorThe headquarters of the group's comprehensive efficiency and retail planning has pioneered and won the patent for smart retail The group's comprehensive efficiency and retail planning headquarters integrates group resources, uses artificial intelligence and Big Data technology to create forward-looking retail intelligent application solutions, and becomes the first enterprise to obtain a patent for the retail industry's Big Data marketing application intelligent system.
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HonorFar Eastern Department Stores wins 2024 Public Art Award and Green Procurement Excellence Award Far Eastern Department Stores promotes art experience and environmental aesthetics education in Zhubei, and was awarded the Outstanding Work Award at the 9th Public Art Awards by the Ministry of Culture on December 4, 2024; On December 17th, the Taoyuan store was awarded the title of "2024 Green Procurement Outstanding Unit" by the Taoyuan City Government.
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HonorFar EasTone Telecommunication's assistance in building AI traffic detection in Taipei City has won the Special Award for "Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation System Development and Design" Far EasTone Telecommunication promotes the "Taipei City Smart Image Incident Detection and Construction Project", effectively improving traffic congestion problems. On December 20, 2024, it was awarded the Special Excellence Award in the Department of Transport's "Evaluation of Smart Transportation System Development and Design".
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HonorAsian Light Yuan Ze University's technological strength has been recognized in four major competitions Yuan Ze University participated in the "Global Technology Strategy and Talent Development" Summit Forum and the first "Asian Innovation and Creativity Competition", the 2024 Taiwan Internet Symposium, and TSMC's "2024 IMC DAY" competition Waiting for the competition to shine and win multiple awards.
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HonorFar Eastern International Bank customer service awarded BSI 'Service Excellence Mark' Far Eastern International Bank has obtained the BSI (British Standards Institution) "Service Excellence Mark", becoming the second bank in Taiwan to receive this mark. This demonstrates Far Eastern International Bank's relentless pursuit of excellent service quality and professional commitment, meeting international standards in both implementation and management.
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HonorYuanchuang Smart uTagGo has won the "Outstanding Contribution Award for Marketing Communication" for creating a green driving ecosystem Yuanchuang Wisdom is committed to improving the convenient driving experience for pedestrians. On January 6th, with the theme of "Open uTagGo when you go out, and master the creation of a green driving ecosystem", it participated in the "2024 Marketing Communication Outstanding Contribution Award" for the first time and won the "Annual Outstanding Brand Award in the Transportation Industry".
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HonorNanchang Yadong Cement is honored to be included in the "No Waste Cells" list of Nanchang City for the year 2024 Nanchang Yadong Cement has shown excellent performance in reducing solid waste at the source, utilizing resources, and disposing of it harmlessly. After evaluation and review by the Nanchang Ecological Environment Protection Committee, it has been listed as a "no waste cell - no waste enterprise". Only eight enterprises in Nanchang have been selected.
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HonorU-Ming Marine Transport wins ESG Transportation Awards - Gold Award On December 28, 2024, the Taipei City Transportation Culture and Education Foundation and the Taiwan Global Business Operations Development Association jointly hosted the "2024 First ESG Transportation Sustainability Award" ceremony at the Department of Transport International Convention Center, U-Ming Marine Transport has won a gold award and is one of the industry models.
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HonorHAPPY GO wins DMA Annual Best Data Application Innovation Award for consecutive years ICONNECT, a subsidiary of HAPPY GO, creates new value in data through its "CRM+Intelligent Member Analysis Platform" for intelligent data marketing. On December 30, 2024, it won the "Best Data Application Innovation Award" at the DSA Digital Singularity Awards for the third time.
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HonorFar Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei wins sustainability gold award and environmental certification On the occasion of Shangri La's 30th anniversary celebration, Far Eastern Group in Taipei once again achieved excellent results. In addition to standing out in the "2024 First Taipei Sustainable Accommodation Gold Award" organized by the Taipei City Government Tourism and Communication Bureau, it won the highest honor gold award and was certified as a "Bronze Environmental Protection Label Tourist Hall" by the Ministry of Environment.
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HonorFar Eastern New Century Corporation and Far EasTone Telecommunications have been selected as constant stocks for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) The results of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) will be announced on December 16, 2024, Far Eastern New Century Corporation has been awarded the Constant Stock in the Emerging Markets Index, Far EasTone Telecommunications has also been selected as a constant stock in the "World Index" and "Emerging Market Index", ranking second in the global telecommunications industry and first in Taiwan's telecommunications industry.
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HonorFar Eastern International Bank wins three major awards at the 2024 Trust Award Far Eastern International Bank, with outstanding professional capabilities and innovative service concepts, won three major awards in 2024, including the "Best Public Trust Innovation Award", "Best Real Estate Management Trust Innovation Award", and "Cross Industry Cooperation Recommendation Award" at the Trust Award, and its strength has been highly recognized.
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HonorFar Eastern Group New Far EasTone Telecommunication 、 FE SOGO Department stores 、 Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls The shopping center has been awarded six "Buying Power" awards by the Ministry of Economic Affairs The "2024 Buying Power" award ceremony of the Ministry of Economic Affairs will be held on December 6th, Far Eastern New Century Corporation 、 Far EasTone Telecommunication 、 FE SOGO Department stores 、Big City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls Received six awards in total, demonstrating the group's commitment to the path of corporate sustainability development.
Welfare
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GeneralitiesTaipei Far Eastern Group collaborates with fashion professor Li Mingchuan to create a joint afternoon tea called 'Incredible Falling in Love with You' Seizing the opportunity of Valentine's Day, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei has teamed up with fashion professor Li Mingchuan to launch the "Unbelievable Love for You" joint afternoon tea at the Marco Polo Lounge on the 38th floor every Saturday and Sunday from January 11th to March 2nd, along with a limited edition "Eye Show Joint Eye Care Gift Box" set B.
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GeneralitiesBaseball fans should not miss out! Brush Far Eastern International Bank card to draw the signature ball of the champion football star Celebrating the Chinese team's first victory in the world's top 12 baseball championships, Far Eastern International Bank has teamed up with the Lotte Monkeys baseball team to launch the "Chinese Hero - Lotte Monkeys Player Signature Baseball" lottery from now until February 28th. Holding a Far Eastern International Bank credit card with a single brush of a specified amount will give you a chance to bring home the championship star's personally signed baseball ball!
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Electronic Toll Collection collaborates with Quanfeng Business to apply for "eTag Parking" to provide roadside assistance During the Spring Festival trip back home, the biggest concern is that your car may break down halfway. From now until the end of 2025, users who apply for Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection's "eTag Automatic Storage" and add "eTag Parking Withholding" can enjoy free roadside assistance within 10 kilometers, or emergency repair services such as receiving electricity, delivering fuel, water, and changing tires once.
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GeneralitiesNew Taipei's first Cantonese dish "Moon Pavilion": New chef launches "Strong Aroma and Spicy Braised Cabbage" The Moon Pavilion, which boasts unbeatable scenery, will launch a seasonal dish called "Strong Aroma and Spicy Braised Cabbage" from now until February 28, 2025 (excluding the Spring Festival holiday from January 25 to 31). Combining tradition and innovation, it welcomes the peak season of year-end gatherings and welcomes both old and new visitors to try it out.
Office Talk
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Management TipsAre you brittle? Threads ignites a new wave in Taiwanese communities When the public thought that Instagram and Dcard were the home ground for the emerging generation to manage online relationships, a new platform called Threads had rapidly emerged. The Group's Comprehensive Efficiency and Retail Planning Headquarters has written a special article analyzing the characteristics and development trends of Threads, to assist relevant enterprises in seizing opportunities.
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Office LearningStarting from risk awareness, building sustainable resilience Are you ready to knock on the door unexpectedly? To assist individuals, families, or businesses in responding to various unexpected situations, Far Eastern New Century Corporation Learning & Development Center 、 The Cybersecurity Department has specially invited the only specially appointed cybersecurity system lecturer in the Asia region of ISO International Standards Organization to share the secret weapon for resolving crises - ISO22301.
Hot Topic
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GeneralitiesTitle: "Far Eastern Talks" March Topic: 2025 Wish List At the beginning of the new year, it is an opportunity to readjust the pace and take new steps. Welcome to write and share your New Year's plans, with a length of no more than 300 words, Far Eastern Magazine will provide you with a dream fund to make this year even more exciting than last year! (Deadline: Before February 15th)
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Speaks: 2025 Wish List The beginning of a new era is an opportunity to adjust the pace and start anew. Have you also made this year's wish list? Come and take a look at the New Year's plans of Far Easterners both domestically and internationally?
Life Guide
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Fashion ColumnThere is a set of fashionable hat tricks to reduce age At the beginning of the new year, as the temperature drops, a fashionable hat is the key to wearing in the spring of 2025. It not only keeps warm and reduces aging, but also has a stylish look. In this issue of 'Fashion Column', we will demonstrate how to skillfully perform hat tricks!
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Health ColumnA clever way to prevent cervical cancer - get vaccinated against HPV According to statistics, the probability of women being infected with human papillomavirus in their lifetime is as high as 80%, and there is a trend towards younger age groups. In addition, studies have shown that persistent HPV infection is the main cause of cervical cancer. In this issue of 'Health Column', we will analyze the biggest threat and prevention methods that cause cervical cancer.
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Finance ColumnOverseas Smart World Tour Fun In order to seize overseas tourism opportunities, various banks have increased their offer of credit card full payment gifts, interest free installment payments, and dividend discounts Cardholder exclusive promotions and other activities. This issue of 'Finance Column' introduces important expenses and bank discounts for overseas travel, helping you receive higher returns for every purchase!
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Legal Column-TWNew health insurance system on the road, stopping and reinstating insurance for lazy people, one visit package
Story
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GeneralitiesAccompany the Ancient City City Walk 'City Walk' is a popular new term on social media this year. The 'Play with the Ancient City, City Walk' event, jointly organized by the Human Resources Department of Oriental Industries (Suzhou) and the labor union, received a warm response from colleagues. Everyone went on a date that combined fitness, tourism, and cultural experience!
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GeneralitiesTalking about Kuanyin Mountain Jiuzhongling Trail You may know that Kuanyin Mountain's "Hardman Ridge" is a great place to enjoy the sunset, sunset, night view, and sunrise scenery in the suburbs of Greater Taipei, but you may not know that there are actually several different paths leading to "Hardman Ridge". This article shares with you some of the favorite secret paths for mountain enthusiasts, and welcome to explore together.
Editor
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Generalities2025 Far Eastern Magazine invites submissions for train launch Far Eastern Magazine has been soliciting submissions for various units for a long time. We welcome you to participate and showcase your creativity to the fullest!
