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Historical Background

Current Status

Facilities

Prospect

Due to changes in its social environment, Taiwan has gradually transformed from an agriculture oriented economy into one that relies on industry and commerce. With changes in socioeconomic structure, it is now part of the nation‘¦s policy to develop technology that promotes industrial advancement, ecological improvement, and environmental protection.

The government has designated biotechnology as a strategic industry. The key to this scientific and industrial development lies in the training of top scientists and technicians and in the laying of the foundation for a good research environment.