Maritime GENIE is a leadership and policy innovation program for early- to mid-career professionals working on maritime governance at the national, regional, or global level, with a strong focus on Taiwan’s maritime policy, sustainability efforts, and regional role.

“About That March: Things I Remember,” an exhibition at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, frames the gallery as a writer’s study, using art and literature to revisit March 1947.

Taiwan has its own Esperanto history dating back to the Japanese colonial period, and the community remains active today. The Pingtung Esperanto Club meets about once a month, usually in the Pingtung area, with an annual gathering held each year. Attendance ranges widely, from small discussions to meetings of several dozen participants.

One standout section features translations from the Philippines, with more than 70 versions represented from that country alone. Visitors can also find multiple Chinese translations, along with portions of the Bible rendered in Taiwan’s Indigenous languages.

Via KH City Govt KAOHSIUNG — Cheers erupted in classrooms across Kaohsiung’s Cianjhen District (前鎮區) as students received a milestone many had…

Under current CEEC regulations, air conditioning is only permitted when the forecast temperature exceeds 28°C (82.4°F). On Saturday morning, temperatures in Kaohsiung hovered between 24°C and 25°C, technically falling below the threshold. However, parents at the Kaohsiung Girls’ Senior High School [高雄女中] testing site complained that direct sunlight and poor ventilation made indoor conditions stifling.

The program, titled “Read More, Get Rewards,” was launched to encourage consistent reading habits among residents. Under the scheme, borrowers earned one point for every five books checked out, which could later be exchanged for prizes.

National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (國立高雄科技大學) has brought precision machinery used on real-world production lines directly into the classroom.

Experts warn that graduates from northern Taiwan are often reluctant to relocate south, raising concerns that local universities alone may struggle to meet future workforce needs as related industries expand.

Visitors begin by collecting an “energy challenge card” and earn points through hands-on activities comparing electricity use among common home appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. QR-code simulations allow participants to “shop” for appliances while learning to read energy efficiency labels.