Beyond the Hype: a holistic view of Taiwan’s national passion – Baseball, is our system healthy?

Written by Yenting Lin. Amid baseball’s rise to national prominence in Taiwan, this article assesses whether the baseball system is truly healthy. While the system can produce popularity and results, the issue is structural – fragmented governance, weak development systems, and shallow industry. This article argues that Taiwan should improve its long-term investment and development.

Enhancing Physical Activity Levels through Government-led Sports Promotion for Children: A Taiwanese Case

Written by Yu-Ling Chen and Ren-Shiang Jiang. Although the term “physical activity” has been recently introduced to Taiwan in the last decade, the policies of exercise and sports promotion have existed for a long time. While competitive youth sports remain relatively stable in Taiwan, the message from the government is clear: sport and exercise cannot just be an activity for elite athletes, but everyone living in Taiwan.