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Taipei City Government is actively committed to assist industries accessing international markets and to inject momentum into the territorial expansion of the “IP industry through the IP Empower Taipei” Program. The ultimate goal is to attract a rising number of creators, brand operators, and emerging industries and to encourage startups to engage in vibrant interactions and exchanges with international entrepreneur communities and thereby explore the most recent trends and brand new business opportunities. In addition to the pragmatic implementation of the Global Startup Talents @ Taipei Program, the government relies on diversified media to bolster capabilities in the field of interactions and exchanges. It maintains its unwavering commitment to raise the international competitiveness of local enterprises and foster an urban outlook characterized by internationalization and creative vision.

As a result of rising living standards and the vibrant development of new business models for emerging markets, a rising number of traditional markets have entered a period of gradual decline or lie idle and abandoned. Nanmen Market has harnessed its long history and the driving force of urban renewal in eager anticipation of an opportunity for a splendid metamorphosis. The interim market has played an instrumental role in turning the nearby Rongjin Gorgeous Time Park into a tourism hotspot by leveraging its favorable location, which has also precipitated opportunities for the development of a new commercial district.

Given the global warming challenge, it is imperative to plan for a net zero emission pathway. The Taipei City Government has put forth a range of urban transformation strategies, encompassing initiatives outlined in the “White Paper on Taipei City 2050 Net Zero Actions 2.0” and the “Sustainable Energy Taipei White Paper 2.0”. These strategies encompass the replacement of energy-efficient equipment in buildings, the expansion of mass green transportation infrastructure, and the promotion of innovative practices in the circular economy. Through proactive implementation of diverse public-private collaborations, the city government seeks to embark on a shared journey toward sustainability with the public.

As Taiwan’s most vibrant city, Taipei City’s nighttime economy is diverse and distinctive, featuring numerous popular locations such as night markets, fairs, live performances, and bars. By focusing on the aspects of management model, culture, travel, and entertainment, Taipei City aspires to boost consumer spending, while also gaining further insights into its economic progress by compiling and examining its economic development.

As a key point of contact for foreign enterprises wishing to enter the Taiwanese market, the Taipei City Government established the Invest Taipei Office in 2016 to provide assistance in industry investments, talent exchange, and technological cooperation with the ultimate goal of creating a high-quality investment environment for foreign businesses. Foreign businesses not only inject capital into Taipei City but also generate benefits for local enterprises including technological upgrades and supply chain localization. Taipei City will maintain its commitment to create a highly attractive investment environment with a global outlook.

Taipei City Government is firmly committed to improving the cityscape and demonstrating the tenacity of the city in its efforts to develop in multiple dimensions. Taipei Expo featured the following six major highlights: Sustainable Development, Urban Regeneration, Open Taipei, Inclusive Society, Innovative Entrepreneurship and Smart City. This event aimed to present the diversified and extensive achievements of Taipei City in the field of urban innovation by adopting a hybrid on- and offline format.

The Taipei City Government is pleased to see the development of emerging technology industries. Using “problem setting by the government, problem solving by the industry” as a starting point, the City Government has organized the Taipei Smart City Industry Field Pilot Program to further promote the Taipei City 1+7 Fields. Cross-disciplinary technology verification has helped Taipei City strengthen its soft power, and has received international acclaim and recognition. Taipei City took the 4th place in the IMD Smart City Index 2021, becoming a model for global innovative technology.

Taipei City ranked 4th in the 2021 Global IMD Smart City Index, which shows that Taipei is a digital city with international competitiveness. To name a few, Taipei City Government utilized various features of blockchain technology and created excellent solutions in the areas of public services, medical care and insurance. Through field testing made possible via cross-functional collaborative efforts, Taipei City Government is looking forward to introducing more blockchain-technology applications in different areas.

Following the containment of the epidemic and increasing vaccination coverage, citizens have adopted brand-new, post-pandemic lifestyle modes in the wake of the gradual lifting of restrictions. Taipei city residents have resumed their consumer lifestyles to satisfy their demand for entertainment. The Taipei City Government has accelerated its efforts to bring the economy back on track through the launch of a series of subsidies and stimulus packages to revitalize economic activity. Local citizens are encouraged to return to Taipei shopping districts and reinvigorate the local economy.

Utilization of the latest technology to enhance epidemic prevention measures has become a mainstream strategy in the fight against the pandemic. By harnessing its solid capabilities in the field of ICT, Taipei City has successively rolled out numerous digital technologies to upgrade its epidemic control initiatives. These include the COVID-19 Dashboard, the expanded real-name registration, COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration, and Epidemic Prevention Taipei features of the Taipei PASS App, and the COVID-19 Relief Section. These services facilitate the epidemic prevention decision-making process and public service optimization, thereby ensuring the effective implementation of the City Government's epidemic prevention work.