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President Tsai Ing-wen launches 32nd Taipei Book Fair
President Tsai Ing-wen inaugurates the 32nd Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE), promoting exploration through reading and knowledge. The event, themed "Catch the Reading Wave," showcases strategies to support the publishing industry and features 509 publishers from 34 countries. Attendees include Deputy Culture Minister Lee Ching-hwi and the Netherlands Office in Taipei director. The fair offers incentives like ticket discounts and free entry for readers under 18, with the Netherlands as the theme country, highlighting Dutch diversity and inclusivity.2024/02/20 16:43 -
Eslite Xinyi store to close on Christmas Eve
The Eslite Xinyi Store in Taipei will be closing on Christmas Eve due to the expiration of its lease. Before its closure, the store plans to host a music concert and offer store-wide discounts of up to 50%. The Eslite Spectrum Songyan will become the new 24-hour bookstore, with renovations underway to increase its book capacity. The Xinyi store will have a month-long countdown to closure, featuring activities such as a book fair, author lectures, music, and handicraft sessions.2023/10/21 17:45 -
President Tsai shares love of reading at Taipei Book Fair
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen encouraged people to read more books at the opening ceremony of the Taipei International Book Exhibition on Tuesday (Jan. 31).2023/02/01 17:35