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Taiwan Agriculture and Fishing Overview
Agriculture
Agriculture was Taiwan's most important
export sector in the 1950s but no longer plays an
important role in the economy.
Small family farms dominate. Agriculture is intensive
and highly efficient. One quarter of the land area is
cultivable year-round, with two and in their places even
three harvests per year. Nearly half of the cultivated
area is occupied by rice. Sugarcane, vegetables and
fruits are also grown. Bamboo shoots, shiitake
mushrooms, mangoes and pineapples are among the most
common products. Pigs and chicken account for most of
the animal food.
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Comprehensive import regulations of Taiwan. Covers import prohibitions and special documentation requirements for a list of prohibited items.
Taiwan also imports large quantities of wheat, maize
and soybeans. For Taiwan defense and foreign policy,
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Fishing is an important part of the agricultural
sector while the forest industry is of little
importance.

2016
December
Taiwan loses ally in Africa
December 26
The small African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, which has
recognized Taiwan since 1997, is now completely transforming and establishing
diplomatic relations with China. Taiwan says that São Tomé has demanded a huge
sum of money to continue to choose Taiwan over China and that Taiwan has refused
to agree to it. Following São Tomé's ouster, Taiwan has only diplomatic
relations with 21 countries in the world, two of which are in Africa.
Step towards same-sex marriage
December 26
A parliamentary committee approves a bill that will allow same-sex couples to
marry. Opponents of the amendment are gathered outside Parliament in connection
with the vote and demand that the proposal be submitted to a referendum. If the
law is approved in upcoming treatments - a process that is expected to take
about six months - Taiwan will become the first country in Asia to recognize
same-sex marriage.
Phone call between Trump and Tsai
December 3
That US President Donald Trump chooses to answer President Tsai's phone call
violates US diplomatic practice since 1979, when the United States established
its "China policy," broke official relations with Taiwan and severed ties with
the People's Republic of China instead. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi fades
the importance of the telephone call by calling it "a little trick" from
Taiwan's President Tsai. Shortly thereafter, however, China makes a written
complaint to the US government. The White House responds by assuring China that
it does not intend to deviate from a China policy.
August
President Tsai apologizes to indigenous peoples for rights violations
August 3rd
It is a public apology on behalf of Taiwan addressed to 16 recognized groups
of indigenous people. Tsai promises that a commission will be set up to order
justice and that indigenous peoples will be given more self-determination and
land rights as well as greater opportunities to preserve their languages.
July
Over 20 are damaged in train explosion
July 8
At least 24 people are injured in an explosion on board a commuter train in
Taipei. It is unclear if the explosion was caused by an accident or an attack.
June
Beijing terminates diplomatic cooperation
The two semi-official "offices" that conducted talks and negotiations between
Taiwan and China interrupt their cooperation and communication.
May
Tsai Ing-wen assumes new president
May 20
She is the first woman on this post.
Mass murderer executed
May 10
A man convicted of multiple murders is executed without his family or defense
lawyer being informed in advance.
April
Taiwan accuses China of "kidnapping" Taiwanese people
45 Taiwanese are requested to be extradited by Beijing from Kenya. They are
suspected of being involved in a fraud linked to telecom businesses. About
twenty Taiwanese have already been released in legal proceedings in Kenya. The
Taiwanese will now face trial in China. The Taiwan government criticizes Beijing
for violence and rudeness in connection with the deportation and calls for the
suspected citizens to be sent home. Beijing, in turn, criticizes Taiwan for not
respecting the principle of China.
February
Powerful earthquake
6th of February
An earthquake reported to have magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale affects the
city of Tainan City. 116 people die and many are injured when a skyscraper
collapses. An investigation should investigate whether any errors were committed
when the house was built.
DPP's first President
February 2
Taiwan's new legislative yuan opens after the parliamentary elections. The
President is appointed DPP's Su Jian-chyuan. This is the first time a DPP member
will become President.
January
The President visits the disputed island
January 28
Ma Ying-jeou visits Taiping / Itu Aba in the Spratly archipelago. The island
is administered by Taiwan, but China, Vietnam and the Philippines also claim it.
The island has 180 inhabitants, most of them employed by the coast guard.
Roll victory for DPP
In the presidential election on January 16, 2016, the Democratic Progressive
Party's Tsai Ing-wen won 56 percent of the vote, compared to 31 percent for
KMT's Eric Chu. The DPP also wins the parliamentary elections with clear obesity
and gets 68 seats in the legislative yuan.
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