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today, but that only highlights a deeper truth: the more deeply rooted something is in its local culture, the more likely it is to gain global visibility. In recent years, the works that have gained international attention are often those born of the land, grounded in lived experience, like the musical Don't Cry, Dancing Girls, the choreography of Bulareyaung Pagarlava, or the story of Difang Tuwana. These works have made the world hear our voices.%u201dBut before moving toward internationalization, Taiwanese pop music must first rediscover its own identity. %u201cAt different stages of life, every person has to reposition themselves, and so do teams and organizations.%u201d Wu said. He emphasized that pop music has always been inherently tied to generational experience. As society changes rapidly, pop music must evolve with it, and reexamine its relationship to the nation, to society, and to its people. Wu emphasized, %u201cWe can%u2019t just indulge in self-appreciation, we have to stay connected to the world. Truly great music doesn%u2019t need aggressive promotion; it will cut through borders and resonate on its own. When I speak of %u2018repositioning,%u2019 I don%u2019t mean simply reclaiming the past, I mean redefining the value of our music. What is Taiwanese music? How does it shape our lives?%u201dThis process of repositioning will help TMC gain a clearer understanding of its mission. He hopes TMC will remain committed to discovering, nurturing, and promoting talent in contemporary music, ensuring that the spirit of pop music continues to pass from one generation to the next, and that Taiwan continues to generate vibrant cultural energy for the future.Eyes and Ears to the WorldVeteran singer-songwriter Jonathan Lee, affectionately known in the music community as %u201cBig Brother,%u201d holds a different vision for TMC. Speaking from a musician%u2019s perspective, he believes that TMC should be a space that serves musicians, and more importantly, a window that helps them see and reach the world. %u201cI think TMC should be the eyes and ears through which musicians in northern Taiwan view the world,%u201d he said.Echoing Huang%u2019s description of TMC as a kind of %u201ccommunity center for pop music,%u201d Lee emphasized: %u201cTMC%u2019s mission is to serve, and to help musicians develop a global perspective. If we want the world to see Taiwan through artistic creation, then pop music is our most visible channel. The nation, government, and cultural institutions must recognize this advantage and make the most of it.%u201dLike Jing-Jyi Wu, Lee firmly believes that Taiwanese pop music must move onto the international stage. He also hopes that Taiwanese musicians will take a more active role in connecting with the world: %u201cThere%u2019s so much music out there, so many different kinds. Just recently, I came across some artists who are really alternative, really inspiring. TMC should be going out to find people like that and digging deeper into their work.%u201d He went on to emphasize: %u201cIn terms of international exchange, we need to understand how music industries operate in other countries. How does an unknown band grow to the point where they can play in a live house? How does their management system work? What 018019