The book contains answers written in a laconic and relaxed form to a variety of, sometimes unexpected and "delicate," questions from listeners of Taiwan International Radio. From these answers, readers will be able to form a lively and reliable idea of ​ ​ the history, culture, customs, beliefs and everyday life of the inhabitants of the island. The author of the book, Valentin Liu, worked for many years as an editor and presenter of the Russian service of Taiwanese radio.