This article introduces the content and publication purpose of Taiwan Information Magazine "Koryu" July 2025 issue published by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
This issue provides detailed explanations of the historical development and current situation of Kinmen people communities in Nagasaki and Kobe. Research by Chiang Po-wei analyzes the trends of overseas migration since modern times and the process of settlement in regional societies, along with specific examples. On the political front, Ishihara Tadahiro provides detailed reports on Taiwan's political situation from early April to early July 2025, with important political developments such as confrontation between ruling and opposition parties over mass recall, evaluation of the first anniversary of the Lai Ching-te administration, and former President Ma Ying-jeou's visit to China organized chronologically.
Regarding economic statistics, official data including national income statistics and domestic economic outlook for the first quarter of 2025, as well as balance of payments statistics for the same period are included, enabling numerical understanding of Taiwan's latest economic trends. Reports on the implementation of decoration ceremonies for three Taiwanese recipients of foreign decorations in autumn 2024 are also included, introducing the achievements of human exchanges between Japan and Taiwan.
The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's monthly business report for June activities details the specific achievements and future development policies of exchange promotion projects undertaken by the association, providing important information for understanding the current state and future prospects of Japan-Taiwan relations.
The article is evaluated as providing comprehensive Taiwan information across political, economic, social, and cultural fields, contributing to the promotion of understanding of Japan-Taiwan relations.