Premier Lin Chuan attended the Golden Tripod Awards for Publications today, saying that the award ceremony holds great significance because Taiwan's progress as a civilized society is intimately linked to the growth of the publishing industry.
A career in publishing can be a very lonely path, requiring hard work that takes years to be recognized, the premier said. People often face many setbacks before producing a successful piece of work, so Taiwan's publishing industry can be proud for having flourished and thrived these past years.
The growth of the internet world and the arrival of electronic books have taken a toll on the traditional publishing environment. Amid constant and inevitable changes, publishers must come up with creative ideas for adaptive growth. This is the challenge that must be accepted, Premier Lin said.
The government is committed to facing these challenges together with the publishing industry, the premier pledged. He hopes to see the emergence of more writers, editors and leaders in different areas of thought who can bring greater diversity and creativity to the industry and lead it to the forefront of the times.
The Ministry of Culture said that the purpose of the Golden Tripod Awards is to encourage outstanding companies, professionals and creators in the publishing sector. It also encourages the publishing industry to play a greater role in disseminating culture.