People-watching is fascinating everywhere, not least in Taiwan.

Here are some stories that have a bearing upon our observations:


10 October 2012: New rules on foreign workers agreed

9 December 2012: Taiwan's migrant worker policy sparks debate

15 November 2012: Taiwan's Indonesian immigrants: Unfamiliar family members


2 April 2012: Taiwan to see more mainland individual tourists

30 August 2012: Chinese tourists boost Taiwan economy

17 January 2013: Mainland Chinese visitors jump by 40 percent in 2012

7 March 2013: Taiwan out to keep Chinese tourists happy


15 April 2012: Dog ownership culture in Taiwan

28 April 2012: Dogs these days are better dressed

16 July 2012: Crazy canine fashion debuts at Taipei Pet Show

9 November 2012: You can sniff but you can't touch