26 February 2008, Taiwan - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and Taiwan's Government Information Office (GIO) today jointly announce the global premiere of the second season of Taiwan to the World, airing exclusively on National Geographic Channel. Taiwan to the World is the only documentary production initiative in Taiwan by NGCI and GIO that reaches a global audience.

Season 2 of Taiwan to the World consists of 5 x one-hour original programming to unravel the little known secrets of Taiwan. The all new season will first premiere in Taiwan on every Sunday at 9.00 pm (TWN), starting 2 March 2008. The season will later premiere on National Geographic Channel's 270 million homes in 166 countries and in 34 languages.

Produced under the supervision of NGCI's Asian-based award-winning production team, viewers can look forward to the same unrivalled production quality and compelling storytelling that pushes the boundary of our understanding. The all new season explores the diverse contemporary subjects on the edge, from the breeding of the transgenic florescent pigs to the modern-day relevance of martial arts and from cricket fighting to conserving the endangered Taiwanese black bears.

Mr Bryan Smith, Executive Vice President of Productions at National Geographic Channels International, says, "National Geographic Channel viewers from around the world have always been fascinated with inspiring stories from Asia and Taiwan. With the second season of Taiwan to the World, we applaud the first-rate creativity and production capability of the Taiwanese producers as they invite viewers to rethink the way we understand our modern world."

GIO Deputy Minister William Yih says, "Taiwan to the World, a first-time initiative that started from 2003 by the Government Information Office and National Geographic Channels International, showcases nine films with subjects that range from Taiwanese local customs and culture to the richness of Formosa's natural environment. That was the first time that Taiwan undertakes a multinational project with an international media for documentary production. This clearly demonstrates the efforts of Taiwan's government to elevate the standards of domestic documentary filmmaking. After one year of production, we bring to you five films in Taiwan to the World S2 that reveals the beauty of Taiwan to National Geographic Channel's global audience."

Mr Bryan Smith added, "We are certain that the all new season of Taiwan to the World will follow the same success as the first and once again, put Taiwan on the world stage. Taiwan to the World is dedicated to our partner, Taiwan's Government Information Office and the people of Taiwan."

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI)

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) invites viewers to re-think the way they see television - and the world - with smart, innovative programming. A business enterprise owned by National Geographic Television (NGT) and FOX Entertainment Group, NGCI contributes to the National Geographic Society's commitment to exploration, conservation and education through its five channels: National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Adventure and Nat Geo Music.

Globally, National Geographic Channel (including NGC U.S. which is a joint venture of NGT and Fox Cable Networks Group) is available in 270 million homes in 166 countries and 34 languages.

Government Information Office, Republic of China, Taiwan (GIO)

The Government Information Office (GIO) is the channel of communication between the government and people of Taiwan, and a window on Taiwan for the international community. The GIO is responsible for expounding government policies, publicizing the government’s achievements, and releasing important information both at home and abroad.

For media inquiries, please contact:

National Geographic Channel Asia- Taiwan Office

Mindy Lee + 886 2 2734 3311 mindyl@ngcasia.com

Eloisa Yen + 886 2 2734 3347 eloisayen@ngcasia.com

Government Information Office

Miguel Huang + 886 2 3356 7956 miguel@mail.gio.gov.tw