Taiwan
- Population
- 23,113,901 (July 2012 estimate)
- Capital City
- Taipei
- Value of NZ exports
- NZ$899 million (year to Dec 2011)
- Language(s)
- Mandarin; Taiwanese, Hakka
Taiwan is an important trading partner for New Zealand and source of a steady flow of visitors and international students. Asia:NZ’s business programme plans to help increase scientific and technological cooperation through internships.
Useful links on Taiwan
Taiwan profile on CIA World Factbook
Apply online for a working holiday visa through Immigration New Zealand's webpage
Safetravel - New Zealand Government advice on Taiwan
New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office, Taipei
In the absence of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Taiwan, the NZCIO represents New Zealand in Taipei.
Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, Taipei
Media and news
ASIA:NZ resources on Taiwan
Action Asia Business - Taiwan
Useful resources on trading with and investing in Taiwan
Internship for science and engineering graduates at Industrial Technology Research Institute