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Looking to the future, there are hopes to invite even more international participants and to showcase music rooted in Taiwan%u2019s local culture, establishing TMEX as a music expo based in Taipei with a clear orientation toward Asia. Huang shares that some of the most moving feedback he received came from delegates from Indonesia, Vietnam, and even Japan and Korea. Many expressed surprise at the scale and vision of Taiwan%u2019s music industry. %u201cTaiwan%u2019s positioning is actually very clear,%u201d he notes, %u201cso much so that some Southeast Asian delegates went home wondering if they should start a music expo of their own.%u201dIn recent years, Taiwanese musicians have continued creating and performing, waiting for the right moment to be seen. TMEX offers more than just a stage, it brings artists into the broader framework of the industry, allowing them to engage directly with producers, curators, buyers, and fans on the same musical wavelength. From now on, the idea of %u201cthe live music scene%u201d goes beyond the spotlight; it includes those crucial moments and platforms that connect music to the world. This is another kind of stage for Taiwanese pop music, and we%u2019re standing at its very beginning.John Huang led international guests backstage to connect with the performing artists of JAM JAM ASIA(Photo courtesy of John Huang)Sense & Sound: Five Ways into Taiwanese Pop Music