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Differences between Taiwan & USA

The video discusses the differences between Taiwan and the United States in terms of weather, eating habits, healthcare costs, and indoor shoe-wearing customs. The speaker highlights various cultural contrasts she experienced while living in both countries.

Published on 2023-08-04 · Used with permission

Comprehensible Mandarin

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