Taipei THE FACTS ECONOMY AND LABOUR FORCE

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1 THE FCTS City: Taipei Major Cities: Taipei Country: Taiwan (Republic of China (ROC)) Population: 2,655,570 (2010) Population Density: 9,770.3/km 2 Sex Profile: 92.3M / 100F Governance Structure: Mayor-Council ECONOMY ND LOUR FORCE Occupational Typology (C/S/W): 25.3% / 32.7% / 42.0% Top Employers: 2011 Fortune 500 Companies headquartered in Taipei with global rank: ge Profile: Years Population Share < , % ,995, % > , % Company Global 500 Ranking Hon Hai Precision Industry 60 Quanta Computer 247 Cathay Life Insurance 259 Comal Electronics 340 Chinese Petroleum Corporation 340 Formosa Petrochemical 410 cer 487 Wistron 500 Other Notable Companies Chunghwa Telecom Nan Ya Plastics Corporation sus HTC Labour Force Distribution by Sector: Industry Proportion of Total griculture 5.9% Manufacturing 27.2% Service Sector 58.8% Financial and Insurance Services 4.0% Other 4.1% GDP: $ billion USD (2011) Economic Growth Rate: 10.8% ( ); 4.2% ( ) 1

2 Universiade Taipei 2017 In November 2011, Taipei was selected to host the 2017 Summer Universiade, also known as the World University Games. It is the second largest sports event after the Olympics in terms of member nations and number of participating athletes. The 2017 games will host 12,000 athletes from 163 countries around the globe. The central and municipal government will share the USD $1.3 billion budget, with more than 1 billion to be used for the development of six new facilities, including the new Taipei dome and an athletes village. The plan is to turn Linkou Sports Park into dormitory for competing athletes, which will later be turned into welfare housing units. The Taipei Dome will be built on land that once was the Songshan Tobacco Factory, which closed in In its approval stages, there was much debate between developing the Taipei Dome versus using the space for a second inner city park for Taipei. In the end, the plan called for a mix-used hub that will cater to both visitors and locals, consisting of a shopping mall, offices, a hotel, and a cultural park in addition to the Taipei Dome. The event is expected to bring a boost to Taipei s tourism industry and related commercial activities thanks to spillovers from the Universiade. It will also be an opportunity for Taipei to showcase itself as a global city, which it has continuously done through hosting international events such as the Flora Expo in 2011 and the Deaflympics in

3 TLENT SCORECRD Talent Score Justification Educated Population: K 8 (Primary) Educated Population: 9 12 (Secondary) Educated Population: Post-secondary Educational Institutions: College Educational Institutions: University Education Spending Creative Class Share Overall score for talent C - 10% of Taipei s working population has a primary completion as their highest level of education attainment. 33.5% of Taipei s working population has secondary education as their highest level of educational attainment. 56.5% of Taipei s working population obtained postsecondary degrees. There are six colleges located in Taipei. Colleges in Taiwan consist of students from vocational high schools for the most part. There are 18 universities located in Taipei, with the National Taiwan University ranking 1st in the country and 154th worldwide (Times, 2012). In 2010, 31.3% of municipal expenditures and 10.5% of the central government expenditures were spent on education, accounting for a share of 5.7% of the GDP, comparable to a share of 5.7% average for the OECD countries. share of 25.3% of Taipei's working population belongs to the Creative Class, whose occupations are mainly concentrated in the information technology and high-tech industries. Taipei has a significant share of a Creative Class working population and its highly educated population is a great asset for the country s future prosperity. Taipei also spends a significant proportion of its expenditures on education, comparable to other global cities. 3

4 TECHNOLOGY SCORECRD Technology Score Justification Patents + In 2011, a total of 50,305 patents were granted by the Intellectual Property Office of Taiwan, growing with a rate of 9.4% from Innovation In 2008 Taiwan's R&D expenditure accounted for a share of 2.77% of the GDP, on par with the U.S. but higher than those of both France and England. Private investment accounts for over 70% of innovation expenditures in the country. Job Growth - The unemployment rate increased from 3.7% in 2007 to 5.2% in Creative Class Share share of 25.3% of Taipei's working population belongs to the Creative Class, whose occupations are mainly concentrated in the information technology and high-tech industries. High-Tech Index + The high-tech industry in Taipei remains strong despite competition with China s relatively cheaper production costs. Taipei is home to Taiwan s largest technology park, the Taipei Neihu Technology Park. It is home to 23 headquarters and around 4,000 company operations. Over the past five years, the park has been growing, with a revenue of USD 117 billion in Sustainability/ Green Economy Taipei continues to perform very well in terms of environmental safety. With the implementation of Pay for Garbage Disposal by the ag in 2000, Taipei s amount of garbage per person decreased by 34.4% from 1999 to In 2011, Taipei hosted the International Green Industry Show and the Smart Green uilding Expo. Taipei scores above average for every category of Siemens Green City Index released in Entrepreneurship - lthough being behind start-up hubs like Silicon Valley, Taipei s start-up network is growing, with an estimated 2,000 internet start-ups in the city. In 2011, the Taipei government has begun offering interest-free loans up to USD $340,000 for startups from the city s young residents, with no payments required for the first five years. Overall score for technology - Despite an increase in unemployment due to the global economic crisis, growth in the high-tech industries in Taipei remains strong. There is also visible effort by the city in fostering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment. 4

5 TOLERNCE SCORECRD Tolerance Score Justification Diversity Immigration Visible Minority Integration Multiculturalism Gay and Lesbian Population Religious Diversity D C D + In 2010, the absolute number of aboriginal population and foreign population was 13,745 and 53,683 respectively accounting for shares of less than 1% and 2% of the total population. Taiwan s immigration policy has historically been complex and limiting due to tense relations with China. Since exiting the UN in 1979, immigration policies have focused on national security, namely the migration of ROC citizens and ethnic Chinese. More recently, the policy orientation has shifted towards Southeast sia due to inter-country marriages and more amiable relations with China under Ma s administration. Dual citizenship is allowed for ROC citizens. In 2010, the number of foreigners living in Taipei was 53,683 accounting for a share of 2% of the total population, with the three largest groups being Indonesians, Vietnamese and Japanese. Many education and policy incentives are in place to aid aboriginal populations in their transition to urban areas. Foreign residents of Taipei are residentially concentrated in the Tianmu and eitou area, but work all over the city. Multiculturalism is included in the educational system curriculum, covering Hakka, Taiwanese, and boriginal material. Many government services targeted to help foreigners are offered in Chinese, Taiwanese and Hakka. Taiwan is one of the most progressive countries in sia with regards to LGT rights, and is a host to multiple gay pride parades. dult, private, and non-commercial same-sex activity is legal. In 2003, the central government proposed legislating and granting same-sax marriages which has since been stalled. The most common religions in Taiwan are uddhism, Taoism and Protestantism, accounting for shares of 35.1%, 33.0%, and 2.6% of the population respectively. The Ministry of the Interior recognizes 26 religions in Taiwan. 5

6 Tolerance Score Justification Openness Civil Rights ohemians Overall score for tolerance - Taipei remains the most LGTQ-friendly city in East sia, and enjoys great economic and political freedom. 55.8% of government employees are female, although the same data was not available for private firm employees. Taiwan was ranked 18th by the WTO in terms of 2011 trade volume. Freedom House rated political rights in Taiwan as free. Reporters Without orders s Press Freedom Index ranks Taiwan 45th among 179 countries (2011). The Shida neighbourhood and its night market are youthoriented and have a hip bohemian feel. It is also home of the richest underground music and art scene in the city. Overall, Taipei is a considerably open environment with regards to gays and lesbians, and providing civic rights. However, despite being a global city, Taipei s presence of residing foreigners and visible minorities remain small. 6

7 MENITIES ND QULITY OF PLCE SCORECRD menities and Quality of Place The SOs (Symphony, Opera, allet) Museums Entertainment and Nightlife Crime Rate Recreation Facilities Neighbourhoods Scenes Score Justification Taipei is home to the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, and several dance troupes and opera companies. There are many museums in Taipei that feature a diverse range of subjects, such as the National Palace Museum, Taipei Fine rts Museum, National Taiwan Science Education Centre, and the National Museum of History. The National Palace Museum ranks 7th worldwide in attendance. Nightlife in Taipei is vibrant and concentrated in the Xinyi and Zhongxiao districts. The city s night markets are famous and popular with locals and tourists alike, offering food and shopping until late nights. Taipei s crime rate is very low, with 20.1 incidences of violent crime per 100,000 persons in 2010, down from 25.9 in There are 55 public libraries in Taipei, and also newly renovated community centres in each district, providing facilities and offering classes. Most sports facilities in public schools are open to the public on weekends. Characteristics of Taipei s neighbourhoods are largely dictated by the districts they belong to. Xinyi and Da-n are known for their business and commercial hubs, Chong- Cheng for its cultural and political institutions, Wan-Hua for its heritage, and Wen-Shan for education and greenery. Despite these identities, most of the city consists of commercial-residential mixed use. Taipei has a vibrant art scene, with galleries throughout the city that embrace both modern and traditional Taiwanese art. They are concentrated in Da-n and other central districts. There is also a growing alternative music scene, as artists reorientate from the western pop to local music traditions. Public Transit + The Taipei Metro currently has five major lines and five sub-lines, with a total of 96 stations. sophisticated but complicated bus system is operated by multiple government-appointed bus companies. ll transit operates on a single distance-based fare system with base-fare at USD 0.67 and capped at USD ike Paths Civic Capital (NGOs, Non-Profits) C There are 231km of bike lanes in the city of Taipei. However, crowded road conditions and affordable public transit make biking as a mode of daily transportation rare. ccording to the NGO ffairs Committee at the Ministry of Foreign ffairs, there are 393 national NGOs and 1029 international NGOs located in Taipei. 7

8 menities and Quality of Place uilt Form Investment Infrastructure (Utilities, Roads, etc.) Overall score for amenities and quality of place Score + Justification In recent years the redevelopment of old building structures has accelerated, especially for residential buildings. Much of the land in the city is saturated; resulting in rapid development of Taipei s surrounding counties and other satellite cities. domestic and cross-strait servicing airport is located in the city centre and accessible by metro, whereas an international airport can be reached by cab within 45 minutes from the city-centre. Wi-Fi is available throughout the city using a free registered account. Roads are well maintained and the city has made it a priority to renovate sidewalks and storefront pedestrian spaces. The city boasts 5.17 square meters of accessible green area coverage per capita. Taipei has easily accessible amenities that are affordable to the population. Public transit in particular is an advantage, although bike and motor-bike safety could be improved. Recent floods also signal required attention to seasonal (typhoon) adaptive infrastructure. 8

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