1. 1 Kaohsiung: A Good Place for Investment Kaohsiung City Government February, 2009

2. 2 Outline 1. Current Status of Taiwan 2. Kaohsiung City: A Marine Capital 3. Outstanding Geographic Advantages 4. Excellent Investment Environment and Conditions 5. Favorable Investment Policies 6. Future Industrial Development Planning 7. Comfortable Living Environment 8. Conclusions

3. 3 1. Current Status of Taiwan Area: 36,189k ㎡ Population: 23.03 million GDP: US$383,303 (2007) Average income per person: US$15,078 (2007) Economic growth rate: 5.70 ％ (2007) Taiwan’s foreign trade turnover ranks 16 th in the world BERI: Taiwan ranked 5 th in the world in investment environment (2008)

4. 4 高雄市 2. Kaohsiung City: A Marine Capital Area: 153.6k ㎡ Population: 1.5256 million Sales volume: more than US$8.9 billion Number of companies: 53,615 (2008) Number of factories: 1,507 (2008) Containers handled at the Port of Kaohsiung: 10,256,830TEU (ranked world’s 10 th in 2007) Kaohsiung, the most important gateway in southern Taiwan, features mountains, the ocean, a river, a port, an international airport, and other advantages

5. 5 Shortest flight time to the 7 major Western Pacific cities: 2.55 hours 6:15 4:55 4:15 4:00 3:30 3:25 3:05 2:55 Shortest sailing time to the 5 major ports: 53 hours 53 124 78 64 110 68 Kaohsiung Hong Kong Manila Shanghai Tokyo Singapore Sidney Singapore Tokyo Seoul Manila Shanghai Hong Kong Taipei Taiwan 3. Outstanding Geographic Advantages Transport hub for Asia: Kaohsiung International Airport & Port of Kaohsiung

6. 6 4. Excellent Investment Environment and Conditions Industrial Cluster Distribution  Export Processing Zone, MOEA: A zone dedicated to semiconductor packaging and test in Nanzih Designated LCD zone in Jhongdao  Zuoying plant of CPC: dedicated petrochemical zone  Kaohsiung Multifunctional Commerce and Trade Park: Future commerce and trade center in Kaohsiung City  Linhai Industrial Park: Dedicated steelmaking and shipbuilding areas  Free Trade Zone: A professional zone entitled to tariff incentives in the port area

7. 7 Culture and Leisure Area Warehousing & Transportation Area Commerce and Trade Core Area 4. Excellent Investment Environment and Conditions Introduction to major clusters  Kaohsiung Multifunctional Commerce and Trade Park  Area developed: about 587ha, divided into 3 areas: Culture and Leisure Area: Features mainly waterfront leisure facilities, local business, and cultural facilities Warehousing & Transportation Area: features mainly logistics, warehousing, processing, and transshipment businesses Commerce and Trade Core Area: offers auxiliary functions related to commerce and trade. Large shopping malls, office building complexes, residential buildings, and education and culture facilities are constructed in this area 多功能經貿園區現況空照圖 Aerial Photo of the Multifunctional Commerce and Trade Park Urban Plan for the Multifunctional Commerce and Trade Park

8. 8 Development Project for Kaohsiung Multifunctional Commerce and Trade Park

9. 9 4. Excellent Investment Environment and Conditions Introduction to major clusters  Kaohsiung Software Park About 7.9 hectares have been developed, divided into the North and South Areas This digital technology R&D center features industries related to digital content, information software and application services, and R&D of electronic, electrical engineering, and emerging technologies