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Customs Administration. The Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance (CA; Chinese: 財政部關務署; pinyin: Cáizhèngbù Guānwushǔ), headquartered in Taipei, is the agency of the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan (ROC) dealing with customs policies and regulations in Taiwan.
The naming customs of Indigenous Taiwanese are distinct from, though influenced by, the majority Han Chinese culture of Taiwan. Prior to contact with Han Chinese, the Indigenous Taiwanese named themselves according to each tribe's tradition. The naming system varies greatly depending on the particular tribes.
The Tamsui Customs Wharf (traditional Chinese: 淡水海關碼頭; simplified Chinese: 淡水海关码头; pinyin: Dànshuǐ Hǎiguān Mǎtóu) is a wharf in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Until today, this is the only remaining pier in Taiwan built by the Qing Dynasty and being used as naval base today.
Taiwan's name in the World Trade Organization, "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu", is frequently abbreviated as Chinese Taipei. [63] It also participated as an invited guest in the World Health Organization (WHO) under the name of Chinese Taipei.
The Ministry of Finance (MOF; Chinese: 財政部; pinyin: Cáizhèngbù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Châi-chèng-pō͘) is the ministry of the Republic of China responsible for government revenue, taxation, treasury, government land properties, customs in Taiwan.
The culture of Taiwan is a blend of Han Chinese and indigenous Taiwanese cultures. [1] Despite the overwhelming Chinese cultural influence and minority indigenous Taiwanese cultural influence, Japanese culture has significantly influenced Taiwanese culture as well. [2]
Overall, the Taiwanese Lunar New Year is a blend of ancient customs and modern-day celebrations, offering a unique experience that highlights the country's rich cultural heritage. While similar in some ways to the Chinese New Year, Taiwan’s celebration has a distinct charm that reflects its national values and traditions. [18]
Taiwan, [II] [i] officially the Republic of China (ROC), [I] is a country [27] in East Asia. [l] The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.