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Shinkuchan

Shinkuchan (Chinese: 新堀江; pinyin: Xīnkūjīang) is a car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Shinkuchan is a collection of several streets and alleys and is packed with boutique clothing shops and restaurants along with many stalls selling food, snacks, and drinks. Shinkuchan shops and stalls start to open mid-afternoon and the neighbourhood has many small alleys with small houses that have been turned into places to eat. History The real birth of Shinkuchan was in the context of the collapse of the surrounding business district after a fire broke out in the Datong Department Store on October 29, 1995. In 1997, Liu Yifu, general manager of Shinkuchan, cooperated with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to comprehensively transform the district. Although this fire destroyed Datong Department Store, which had been operating for 20 years, it also gave the business district outside Datong Department Store an opportunity to reorganise. Overview Covering the area of Wufu 2nd Road and Renzhi Street of Kaohsiung City, Shinkuchan is renowned for its wide array of local and overseas fashionable clothing and accessories as well as special designer products. Similar to Ximending in Taipei, Shinkuchan is a popular Kaohsiung attraction involving youth and newfangled fashions, gourmet foods, and entertainment. Shinkuchan Commercial District has become the largest market in southern Taiwan for imported goods. Products from Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, and Tokyo can be found there, mostly oriented to teenagers. The district is close to many other tourist attractions, including 85 Sky Tower, Asia New Bay Area, Central Park, Liouhe Night Market. Transportation Shinkuchan can be accessed by walk from Exit No.2 of the Kaohsiung Metro Central Park station. See also Sanduo Shopping District Ximending References
Xinshan Dam

The Xinshan Dam (traditional Chinese: 新山壩; simplified Chinese: 新山坝; pinyin: Xīnshān Bà) is a dam located in Anle District, Keelung, Taiwan. The dam supplies water to Keelung and New Taipei districts of Jinshan, Ruifang, Wanli and Xizhi Districts. History The dam was completed in 1980. The reservoir underwent expansion capacity in 1998 from 4 million cubic meters (140×10^6 cu ft) to 10 million cubic meters (350×10^6 cu ft). Transportation The dam is accessible west of Keelung Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of dams and reservoirs in Taiwan References
Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management

Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management (HSC; Chinese: 新生醫護管理專科學校; pinyin: Xīnshēng Yīhù Guǎnlǐ Zhuānkē Xuéxiào; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sin-seng I-hō͘ Koán-lí Choan-kho Ha̍k-hāu) is a private junior college in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. As a junior college approved by Ministry of Education, it offers two-year curriculum for vocational high school graduates and five-year curriculum for junior high school graduates. Upon successful completion of the study, students receive associate degrees. In addition, it provides two-year vocational training for workers. History HSC was initially established in 1971 as Hsin Sheng Senior Medical Vocational School (Chinese: 新生高級醫事職業學校). In 2005, it was restructured and renamed to Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management. Teaching units Department of Nursing Department of Early Childhood Care and Education Department of Styling and Cosmetology Department of Marketing Department of International Business Department of Health and Leisure Management Department of Applied English Department of Applied Japanese Department of Long-term Care Department of Optometry Notable alumni Esther Huang, actress and singer Xiao Xun, member of Hey Girl See also List of universities in Taiwan Education in Taiwan Notes References External links Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management (in Chinese)
Hsinchu City Government

The Hsinchu City Government (HCCG; Chinese: 新竹市政府; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shì Zhèngfǔ) is the municipal government of Hsinchu City, Taiwan. History After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in October 1945, the Hsinchu Prefecture Caretaker Commission was established on 9 November the same year. On 17 November 1945, the commission was renamed Hsinchu Municipal Hall and subsequently was succeeded by Hsinchu City Government. The city government moved to the former prefectural administration offices. In 1955, the city government moved again from the former East District Office on Zhongzheng Road to the former high school on Linsen Road. Organization Government's Departments and Highest-Level Affiliated Institutions Department of Civil Affairs Department of Finance Department of Economic Development Department of Education Department of Public Works Department of Transportation Department of Urban Development Department of Social Affairs Department of Labor Affairs Department of Land administration Department of General Affairs Department of City Marketing Department of Personnel Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics Department of Civil Service Ethics Police Bureau Public Health Bureau Local Tax Bureau Environmental Protection Bureau Fire Bureau Cultural Affairs Bureau District Offices, Subsidiary and Affiliated Institutions East District Office North District Office Xiangshan District Office East District Household Registration Office North District Household Registration Office Xiangshan District Household Registration Office East District Public Health Center North District Public Health Center Xiangshan District Public Health Center Land Office Mortuary Services Office Family Education Center Zoo Stadium Access The city hall is accessible within walking distance north west from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Hsinchu City Council References External links Official website
Hsinchu Zoo

The Hsinchu Zoo (Chinese: 新竹市立動物園; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shìlì Dòngwùyuán) is a zoo in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Established in 1936, it is Taiwan's oldest zoo to continuously operate at the same location. History Established in 1936, it is Taiwan's oldest zoo to continuously operate at the same location. In the 1950s and 1960s, businessman Ho Kuo-hua donated a Hokkaido bear cub, an elephant, and a giraffe. Today, a memorial stands at the zoo in his honor. Recent years The zoo was temporarily closed for renovations in May 2017 and was reopened in December 2019. To restore the appearance of architectural features dating back to 1936, the zoo collected old photographs from the public. Architect Chiu Wen-chieh used a solvent that gradually stripped away layers of paint from statues, revealing that the base layer was green paint. Prior to closing, the zoo was home to 70 species of wild animals; this was reduced to 44 species under the rebirth project. Architecture Children's Zoo Chinchilla Asian water buffalo Domestic rabbit Pony Primate's Families Formosan rock monkey Brown lemur Grey gibbon Crab eating macaque Bird's Paradise Sulphur-crested cockatoo Green peafowl Common peafowl Mandarin duck Tropical Rain Forest Malayan sun bear Orangutan Bengal tiger Alligator snapping turtle Reptile Kingdom Yellow margined box turtle African spurred tortoise Green iguana Red eared slider Deer's Wonderland Formosan sika deer Formosan barking deer Exhibitions The zoo currently exhibits more than 300 animals from 100 different species, which includes 70 animals from 23 protected species. Transportation The zoo is accessible within walking distance east of Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Official website (in Chinese)
Glass Museum of Hsinchu City

The Glass Museum of Hsinchu City (traditional Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工藝博物館; simplified Chinese: 新竹市立玻璃工艺博物馆; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shìlì Bōlí Gōngyì Bówùguǎn; Wade–Giles: Hsin1-chu2 Shih4-li4 Po1-li2 Kung1-i4 Po2-wu4-kuan3) is a museum of glass art in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. History The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 for lodging and resting of Japanese royal family and government officials when they visit Taiwan. The building was converted into the Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on 18 December 1999. Objectives The museum has the following objectives: Combine cultural and sightseeing resources to help promoting the glass industry of Hsinchu Let the public and business personnel participate in and understand the exploration and application of the glass industry in Hsinchu Architecture The museum building retains its European style of oriental modern architecture through the standing bricks on the southeast corner of the building and the classical image of the foyer. Service functions The museum has the following functions: Administration Exhibition Collection Educational learning Public service Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of museums in Taiwan References External links Glass Museum of Hsinchu City on Facebook (in Chinese)
Hsinchu City Council

The Hsinchu City Council (traditional Chinese: 新竹市議會; simplified Chinese: 新竹市议会; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shì Yìhuì) is the elected city council of Hsinchu City, Republic of China. The council composes of 34 councilors lastly elected through the 2018 Republic of China local election on 26 November 2022. History The city council was established on 1 July 1982 with 24 sets for its first term. Organization Disciplinary Committee Procedural Committee The First Review Committee The Second Review Committee The Third Review Committee The Fourth Review Committee Secretary Council Affairs Section General Affairs Section Legal Affairs Section Accounting Office Personnel Office Speakers Hsieh Wen-chin (2010-2018) Hsu Siou-ruei (2018-) Transportation The council is accessible within walking distance North West from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Hsinchu City Government References External links Official website
Hsinchu Fish Harbor

The Hsinchu Fish Harbor (traditional Chinese: 新竹漁港; simplified Chinese: 新竹渔港; pinyin: Xīnzhú Yúgǎng) or Nanliao Harbor (traditional Chinese: 南寮漁港; simplified Chinese: 南寮渔港; pinyin: Nánliáo Yúgǎng) is a fishing port in North District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. History The harbor was originally built in the 1980s for the convenience of local fishermen. However, due to the decreasing amount of fish over the years, the old harbor was replaced by new, tourism-focused buildings. Activities The harbor acts as the center for the local seafood business. It has housed the Hsinchu Fishermen's Association since 1991, which has since become an important location for residents to buy seafood. Trading done in the Hsinchu Seafood Wholesale Center, a two-story building, in which the ground level houses seafood trading activities and the upper level houses a food market. Activities that can be done around the harbor area include cycling, kite flying and eating seafood. Transportation The harbor is accessible in the north west from Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Hsinchu References External links Hsinchu Fish Harbor on Facebook
Hsinchu County Government

The Hsinchu County Government (traditional Chinese: 新竹縣政府; simplified Chinese: 新竹县政府; pinyin: Xīnzhú Xiàn Zhèngfǔ) is the local government of Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Organization Civil Affairs Department Finance Department International Economic Development Department Public Works Department Education Department Agriculture Department Social Affairs Department Labor Affairs Department Land Administration Department Transportation and Tourism Department General Development Department Administration of Indigenous Peoples Affairs Personnel Department Civil Service Ethics Department Budget, Accounting and Statistics Department Transportation The building is accessible within walking distance south of Zhubei Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Hsinchu County Council References External links Official website
Hsinchu County Council

The Hsinchu County Council (HCC; traditional Chinese: 新竹縣議會; simplified Chinese: 新竹县议会; pinyin: Xīnzhú Xiàn Yìhuì) is the elected county council of Hsinchu County, Republic of China. The council composes of 35 councilors lastly elected through the 2022 Republic of China local election in 2022. History The council was originally established on 14 April 1946 in Taoyuan at Wudedian Hall. It was then soon dissolved on 23 January 1951. The first members of the council was elected on 7 January 1951 and was shown on 23 January 1951. The temporary office for the council was at the east room of the Hsinchu County Government building (the present-day Hsinchu City Hall). On 28 October 1989, the county council moved from Hsinchu City to Zhubei City in Hsinchu County. The 18th county council Since the local elections in 2014, the Council was composed as follows: Current composition Since the local elections in 2022, the Council was composed as follows: Organization Administration Personnel Room Accounting Room Legal Affairs Room General Affairs Room Council Session Room Secretary Reviewing board First Review Meeting Second Review Meeting Third Review Meeting Fourth Review Meeting Fifth Review Meeting Procedural Committee Disciplinary Committee Joint Review Board Task Force See also Hsinchu County Government References External links Official website
Hsinchu Chenghuang Temple

The Chenghuang Temple of Hsinchu is a temple located in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is dedicated to the City God (城隍爺), who is believed in Chinese religion to record the good and bad deeds of every person residing in the city. Common prayers made within the temple are for better lives, to seek justice and to avoid flood and drought. History The Chenghuang Temple of Hsinchu was built in 1747 by Hokkien colonists. As Hsinchu became a prefecture and as such, the temple also rose in status. In 1891, the complex was chosen as the meeting place of ceremonies. After the ceremony, Guangxu presented the temple with a sign board reading "Golden Gate Protection", which signifies that the City God of Hsinchu protects and gives blessings to the entire country. Feature The temple features six halls, each of which have their own meaning. The names of the halls are Bell and Drum Tower, Main Hall, Back Hall, Horenji, Sanchuan Hall, and Protection Room. Activities Twelve activities are held yearly at the temple, which includes the parade of the City God. During the parade, many Taiwanese leave home in order to join in the festivities; some set off fireworks and pray to the City God. References
Xinzhuang Gymnasium

Xinzhuang Gymnasium (Chinese: 新莊體育館; pinyin: Xīnzhuāng Tǐyùguǎn, formerly romanizationed as Hsinchuang) is an indoor sporting arena located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. It was built from September 1999 until April 2002 by RSEA Engineering Corporation. Events Xinzhuang Gymnasium has held many sporting events and concerts. It was also used during the 2009 Summer Deaflympics and the 2017 Summer Universiade. Its current tenants are professional basketball teams New Taipei CTBC DEA of T1 League, and New Taipei Kings of P. League+. Sporting Events Hosted 2007 and 2008 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix 2009 Summer Deaflympics 2010 BWF Super Series Masters Finals 2017 Summer Universiade Chinese Taipei Open and Chinese Taipei Masters badminton tournaments William Jones Cup 2018 AFC Futsal Championship Concerts Hosted Shinee World III Shinee World IV 2016 May 21–22 SpeXial Land 2016 BTS Live Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa On Stage: Epilogue 2017 TAEYEON Solo Concert "PERSONA" 2017 SEVENTEEN 1st World Tour: Diamond Edge. 2018 GFRIEND 1st Asia Tour: Season of GFRIEND 2018 SEVENTEEN Concert: IDEAL CUT Shinee World V 2018 MAMAMOO Concert 4 Seasons S/S 2019 MAMAMOO Concert 4 Seasons F/W References
Fangyuan Art Museum

The Fangyuan Art Museum (traditional Chinese: 方圓美術館; simplified Chinese: 方圆美术馆; pinyin: Fāngyuán Měishùguǎn) is an art museum in Xihua Borough, Jiangjun District, Tainan, Taiwan. History The museum building was originally constructed in 1944 as Sui Garden, the residence of the first mayor of Jiangjun Township, Huang Qing-wu. Later, he turned it into the Suisheng Clinic. In 2008, the building was purchased by an entrepreneur, Lin Chen-feng. He then rebuilt it to be a museum of fine arts. Architecture The building is a mix of Taiwanese and Western architectural styles featuring a 4-section compound with corridors and winding, arched cloisters. The front section of the building was built in a Western architectural style, and the back section is connected to Sanheyuan. Exhibitions The museum displays pottery and porcelain, which were commonly used in early Taiwan. See also List of museums in Taiwan References External links Official website
Marriott Taipei

Marriott Taipei is a hotel on Lequn 2nd Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The hotel is located in Block C of the Yihwa International Complex and is the first Marriott Hotel in Taiwan. With a total of 502 rooms and 5 restaurants, the hotel started trial operations on August 24, 2015, and officially opened on September 28, 2015. The hotel features a unique view of the Taipei skyline from the rooms and is one of the top luxury hotels in the city. The lower floors of the building houses a shopping center TM Midtown, which opened on 10 November 2017. Location The closest metro station to the hotel is Jiannan Road metro station located on the Wenhu line of Taipei Metro. The hotel is within walking distance of Miramar Entertainment Park, ATT e Life, NOKE shopping center and Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei. See also ATT e Life Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei Hotel Indigo Taipei North References
Cishan Wude Hall

The Cishan Wude Hall (Chinese: 旗山武德殿; Hanyu Pinyin: Qíshān Wǔdé Diàn; Tongyong Pinyin: Císhan Wǔdé Diàn) is a former martial arts training center in Qishan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It was built in 1934 after being proposed by the Japanese "in the spirit of Bushido". The hall was constructed in a traditional Japanese-style temple with strong Tang dynasty-style temples style. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Cishan Wude Hall on Facebook
Qishan railway station (Taiwan)

Qishan Station (traditional Chinese: 旗山車站; simplified Chinese: 旗山车站; pinyin: Qíshān Chēzhàn) is a former train station in Cishan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The station was originally built by the Japanese government in Taiwan in 1912 to transport sugar cane, rice, bananas and people along the Qiwei Branch line. In the following decade, the railway began to serve passengers. The railway was decommissioned in 1978 with only the station buildings left intact. Formally abandoned in 1982, it was designated a municipal historic building in 2005, then underwent renovation and was reopened on 27 July 2009 as a tourist attraction in a ceremony attended by Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing. Architecture The 1-story station building is made of wood and has an octagonal shape. Its style was influenced by Tudor architecture. Features Around the station is the Qishan Old Street, Qishan Cultural Park, and Qishan Elementary School. See also Shengxing Station References
Lee-Ming Institute of Technology

Lee-ming Institute of Technology (LIT; Chinese: 黎明技術學院; pinyin: Límíng Jìshù Xuéyuàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lê-bêng Ki-su̍t Ha̍k-īⁿ) is a private university located in Taishan District, New Taipei, Taiwan. LIT is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields. LIT offers degree programs in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, business management, computer science, and design. The programs are designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge that are relevant to the current job market. History The university was established in 1969. Faculties College of arts College of engineering and services College of fashion and creativity College of tourism and food Transportation The station is accessible north of Danfeng Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of universities in Taiwan References External links Official website
Macronix

Macronix International Co., Ltd. (MXIC; often shortened to Macronix) is an integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market. The company manufactures NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products for the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, and networking markets. Its headquarters are located in Taiwan. History Headquartered in Taiwan, Macronix was established in 1989. By 1997, the company was a global supplier of Mask ROM and EPROMs. In 2012 the company developed a process to prolong the life of solid state drives. Macronix developed specialized memory chips for the consumer electronics industry, including those used in Nintendo's 3DS and Switch devices, and Samsung's wearable electronic devices. The company presently has more than 4,000 employees—approximately one-fifth of whom serve in research and development roles. Macronix's total revenues in 2023 were US$888 million, slightly more than one-half of which was derived from NOR flash, followed by ROM revenues at approximately one-third. As of March 2024, Macronix has had 9,200 patents granted. Macronix owns two in-house wafer-manufacturing foundries—one for 200-nanometer wafers, the other for 300-nanometer wafers. The company also has sales and support branches in Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and China. Recognizing the market opportunity in proprietary semiconductor designs becoming high-volume, open-market flash memory, Macronix leveraged flash memory customized for specific customers into widely available devices for broader applications. Macronix has developed partnerships with various microcontroller manufacturers to pair its OctaBus flash memory with the partners’ MCUs. In the automotive market, Macronix's automotive-grade ArmorFlash and OctaFlash memory families are being adopted by automotive-electronics semiconductor and system makers such as Nvidia and NXP to bring highly secure data storage to vehicles. In 2021, Macronix became the first NVM manufacturer to bring 1.2-volt, 120 MHz Serial NOR flash to mass production, contributing to a new generation and broader range of devices requiring ultra-low-power flash memory. Macronix in 2022 introduced its memory-centric computing concept, developed to enable AI-focused computation within flash devices. Also in 2022, Macronix received EE Times Asia's Best Memory Product award for the second consecutive year. References External links Official website Company overview
Macronix

Macronix International es un fabricante de dispositivos integrados en el mercado de la memoria no volátil (NVM). La empresa fabrica productos NOR Flash, NAND Flash y ROMs para los mercados de consumo, comunicación, informática, automoción y redes. Su sede se encuentra en Taiwán. Historia Macronix se estableció en 1989. En 1997, la compañía era un proveedor global de Mask ROM y EPROM.​ En 2012, la compañía desarrolló un proceso para prolongar la vida útil de las unidades de estado sólido.​ Macronix desarrolló chips de memoria especializados para la industria de electrónica de consumo, incluidos los utilizados en la consola de juegos portátil Nintendo 3DS​​ y los dispositivos portátiles de Samsung.​ En 2014, la compañía tenía alrededor de 4500 empleados, y en ese año la empresa estuvo involucrada en una batalla legal por uana infracción de patente sin éxito con el competidor Spansion Inc.​​ A partir de 2016, Macronix tenía sucursales en Europa, Estados Unidos, Japón, Corea del Sur, Singapur y China, y fue el mayor proveedor de ROMs del mundo. Asimismo, la compañía experimentó pérdidas operativas y una reducción de su calificación crediticia cuando la Bolsa de Valores de Taiwán fue rebajada.​ Referencias Enlaces externos Resumen de la compañía
Macronix

Macronix International Co., Ltd. (MXIC; chiń. 旺宏電子股份有限公司) – tajwańskie przedsiębiorstwo z branży półprzewodnikowej, z siedzibą w Xinzhu. Zostało założone w 1989 roku. Wyspecjalizowało się w produkcji układów pamięci (ROM, EPROM, pamięć flash) i układów logicznych do zastosowań w urządzeniach audio, generatorach sygnału zegarowego oraz urządzeniach graficznych. Przypisy Linki zewnętrzne Oficjalna strona przedsiębiorstwa (ang. • chiń.)