Nice thread.
Taiwan and its people deserve this, and I strongly believe that all the negativity here on the forum is largely by people who should just go back home (only to find out how bad it might be there …).
I have been and seen half the planet, and been living half of my life overseas.
Taiwan might not be perfect, but which place in this world is?
Most of its people are more than nice, its lifestyle a nice combination between business orientated and relaxation, it is safe, its not poor, its got plentiful of beautiful places, and most of that all just a step outside the door.
Yeah, I know the problematic areas, but again, tell me which place does not have its problems.
And about Singapore, yeah, it is nice for a week as a tourist, but gets into your nerves if you are there any longer, at least to me.
The freedom you have in Taiwan, in combination with its general safety, is almost unprecedented, and we should treasure it all.