The Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf () is a fisherman's wharf in
Dongshi Township,
Chiayi County
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Taiwan
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History
After Taiwan joined
World Trade Organization
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on 1 January 2002, the government realized the need to reform and change Taiwan traditional fishing industries towards recreational-oriented business to face the competition from
Mainland China
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. Taking the advantage of the environment of Dongshi Township, the government transformed a fishing port in the township to become the multipurpose Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf.
Architecture
* Ocean Culture Hall
* Special Products Hall
* Shop Street
* Sea-Watching Pavilion
* Floating Bridge Market
* Coast Walking Platform
Transportation
See also
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Economy of Taiwan
Taiwan is a highly developed free-market economy. It is the 8th largest in Asia and 21st-largest in the world by purchasing power parity, allowing Taiwan to be included in the advanced economies group by the International Monetary Fund. Taiw ...
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Buildings and structures in Chiayi County
Transportation in Chiayi County
Wharves in Taiwan
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