“Ten chess pieces, then a walnut,” our guide smiled, holding up a small, worn chess piece. “That’s how Dr. Kwoh-ting Li, a man who shaped Taiwan’s economic miracle, counted his daily steps right here at Kwoh-ting Li’s Residence.” Tucked away on a quiet lane in Taipei, Kwoh-ting Li’s Residence stands as a testament to a life dedicated to nation-building and simple living. This unassuming Japanese-style house, built in the 1930s, was home to Dr. Li, often called “Taiwan’s father of technological development”, for almost three decades. It was here that he, as Minister of Finance and later as a key figure in establishing Taiwan’s tech industry, would retreat after long days of shaping national policy. Imagine him, pacing the rooms of Kwoh-ting Li’s Residence, deep in thought, marking his progress with each carefully placed chess piece, striving to reach his daily goal of 10,000 steps even in his later years. The house itself, now a museum, offers a glimpse into his world: the book-filled studies, the meticulously kept garden, the simple furnishings that speak of a life focused on purpose, not possessions. Even the dining room chairs, held together by cords when their joints loosened, tell a story of frugality and resilience. Kwoh-ting Li’s Residence is more than just a house. It’s a place where the echoes of history whisper through the rooms, where the spirit of a nation-builder lingers in the air, and where a simple chess piece becomes a symbol of a life lived with unwavering dedication.
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