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Why's Taiwan So 'Run-Down'? The Realest Take I've Seen.

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    Robyn Monahan
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    How small are the populations of Japan and South Korea? They're already experiencing negative population growth. If they didn't provide these benefits, their countries might not even exist anymore! What on earth are you talking about? Go study some sociology and economics.

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      Rafael Rau
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      Taipei, by avoiding excessive demolition, maintains a strong cultural atmosphere.

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        Lucille Borer
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        Skyscrapers mean nothing to me; I can't afford Gucci or Chanel anyway. The 'breath of life' from my childhood – the aroma of pan-fried pork buns and scallion pancakes – is gone, nowhere to be found.

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          Zachary Hayes
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          That's just how people are. When they're poor, they dream of a better life. Once they're rich, they often want to return to a simpler lifestyle.

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            Wesley Parisian-Kerluke IV
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            I prefer the urban vibe of Taiwan.

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              Lula Turner
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              Me too. I like cities where individually-built homes coexist with skyscrapers.

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                Elaine Boyle PhD
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                Which city in mainland China isn't based on private property rights? It primarily depends on whether developers have the money.

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                  Edith Friesen
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                  It's the difference between 70-year land use rights and permanent property rights.

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                    Glenn Ryan PhD
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                    It's a real challenge to modernize a city while preserving its original charm. I once lived in Beijing for an extended period and have visited Shanghai several times. Amidst the concrete and steel jungles, I could feel the city's development and convenience. However, it was only when wandering through the old streets and alleys that I could truly connect with its 'breath of life' and soul. Although I haven't been to Taiwan yet, I'm very much looking forward to an in-depth tour there one day.

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                      Lewis Larkin
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                      Guangzhou has that too!

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                        Franklin Weimann IV
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                        Do some people genuinely believe that only skyscrapers equate to 'good'? With such a narrow standard, how can they be so confident? The world is vast—they should get out more, broaden their horizons, and read more books.

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                          Dr. Wade Boyer
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                          Comparing it to Shanghai right off the bat? Setting the bar pretty high, @lok666💥.

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                            Edith Friesen
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                            [Its] GDP is higher than Shanghai's. So, who's really the one with high aspirations here?

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