Taipei has played a unique role in the history of Taiwan.It preserves the culture of the Han people and thrived on foreign impact;thus, its modernization leans towards the western style.

• 台北在台湾历史上有一独特角色，即它不但保存传统的汉人文化，而且因系受外来冲击而兴起的，其发展倾向西方式的近代化。