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inside the Taipei Music Centernational audiences and promoted Taiwanese pop music abroad. As the pandemic subsided, commercial spaces surrounding TMC gradually opened, restoring energy to the campus and opening the door to more exchange. That same year, TMC launched its first %u201cFrance x Taiwan Writing Camp, %u201dbringing together musicians from Taiwan and abroad for collaborative creation. It marked the emergence of a dedicated platform where musicians could create and connect.Huang acknowledged that international exchange had always been a goal since the planning stage. However, during the first three years of operation, much of the effort was focused on laying the groundwork, responding to government and council oversight, engaging with neighborhood concerns, and navigating administrative procedures left little time for outward expansion. Still, she pushed forward step by step, drawing on her personal network and taking part herself. From curating the New York exhibition to launching the residency program, she gradually opened the gates to international dialogue, marking a significant milestone in TMC%u2019s development.In 2023, Eric Liang took over as CEO. With a background spanning radio, record labels, and artist management, he brought with him a deep understanding of both the practical operations and administrative structures of the cultural industry. Compared to Huang%u2019s idealistic and visionary style, Liang offered strong organizational and implementation skills. Together, they formed a complementary partnership that gave TMC a more balanced pace and expanded its capacity for growth.%u201cThe title %u2018CEO%u2019 alone suggests how difficult the role is,%u201d Huang reflected. %u201cDuring the first three years, the former CEO worked incredibly hard. We organized all kinds of events during that time, and the entire team was operating under near-constant overload.%u201dLeftChairperson Kay Huang at TMEX, pictured with an installation in the exhibition areaRightCEO Eric Liang speaks at the fifth-anniversary press conference, sharing reflections on TMC%u2019s progress and future vision.066067