Describes through the narration of Wang Shen, a teen-age boy of the village of Pingtung, Taiwan, his home life, educational system, improved farming techniques, village commerce and industries and life in the larger city of Taipei.  Explains, using an animated map the geographical, topographical and climatic charcteristics of the island.  Shows the export crops of sugar and rice being grown and harvested; and also the modern air and rail transportation which has aided in the growth of industries.  Taiwan is depicted as a model of development for an eventual "Free China."

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