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Taipei’s renowned Eslite bookstore in Xinyi District, a symbol of Taiwan’s literary and cultural scene, prepares to close its doors this Sunday. The anticipated successor, Songyan store, opens Jan. 20, promising to continue Eslite’s legacy in a new, expansive setting.

Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan reveals his oversight of the planning and construction of 23 libraries during his tenure as Taoyuan mayor, with 15 libraries costing approximately NT＄8 billion. The announcement comes ahead of the Taiwan Reading Festival, seen as a symbol of civilization and a mark of a nation’s progress. Education Ministry reports show a rise in library visits, card applications, and book borrowing by Taiwanese residents. The festival, now in its 11th year, has gained international recognition and is expected to further promote Taiwan’s literary and cultural richness.

Taiwan’s reading habits have significantly declined over the past few years. 

The 2023 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) opened on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at the Taipei World Trade Center with the theme ＂the Multiverse of Reading.＂

Taipei Private Tsai Hsing Elementary School unveiled a new Digital Philanthropic Library on Monday (Dec. 12) established with the support of the Taiwan Reading and Culture Foundation.