Ho Shih-chang

Ho Shih-chang

expert Taiwan

Ho Shih-chang is a real-estate expert who has commented on the increasing number of elderly individuals living alone in Taiwan, highlighting the greater demand for retirement homes compared to their supply, which contributes to this trend.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
31,004
Power
872$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 1 7.00 0.12% +10% 23,816,775 31,004 $670,000 872$
Totals 1 23,816,775 31,004 $670,000 872$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Ho Shih-chang said the dual implementation of public housing and the rent subsidy schemes would lessen people’s housing burdens. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: More than 1m apply for rent subsidies

Taiwan Taiwan: Ho Shih-chang said that increasing the supply is only the first step of an effective public housing policy. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Public housing supply expected to near 100,000

Taiwan Taiwan: Ho Shih-chang said that the combination of an aging society, low marriage rates and high divorce rates has led to many elderly people in Taiwan living alone. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan population drops for 21st straight month

Taiwan Taiwan: Housing researcher Ho Shih-chang said that the problem of low birthrates has been aggravated by the trend of staying unmarried and childless. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Nearly half of households have only one or two people

Taiwan Taiwan: Real-estate expert Ho Shih-chang said elderly people tend to live alone due to the greater demand for retirement homes than their supply. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Number of old people living alone hits record high