Dear Believers of the Future,

In February 2010, I proposed direct Hong Kong to Hualien-Taitung flights to capitalize on the growing number of tourists from Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, aiming to boost regional tourism. I suggested leveraging Taitung's warm winter climate to attract tourists seeking to escape the cold from Japan and Korea. Following electrification of the eastern railway, plans include converting old stations into bicycle hubs to promote cycling tourism, enhancing Hualien-Taitung as a destination for leisure and slow travel.

I expressed concerns about the academization of vocational education, advocating for a shift back to technical training to help students find their societal roles. Observing Taiwan's declining birthrate and its impact on schools, I recommended developing the education sector, proposing the concept of "international bilingual boarding schools" to position Taiwan as an educational hub for bilingual learning, akin to the "Switzerland of Asia."

I advised the Taitung County Government to market Taitung's cultural depth, suggesting the creation of a museum to showcase the area's missionary history and cultural stories. I also proposed redeveloping the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Center into a venue for foreigners to experience indigenous culture, suggesting interactive performances and activities to deepen visitors' engagement and support indigenous youth employment and cultural preservation.

Chairman 

Stanley Yen