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The Taiwan Miracle

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Written by Peter Li-Chang Kuo ( Chinese ) By 2026, I have reached the age Confucius (551-479 BC) spoke of, an age at which one should speak the truth plainly — without putting makeup on anyone’s face or polishing anyone’s image. Compared with Confucianism, I place greater faith in Guan Zhong (Guanzi, 725-645 BC)’s philosophy of governing the people: “ When a nation is wealthy, those afar will come; when land is opened and opportunities abound, the people will stay. When granaries are full, people understand propriety; when food and clothing are sufficient, they understand honor and shame .” It was for this reason that I devoted all my strength to helping my wife Linda Din (Ding Lin-Hong) realize the “ Rich Taiwan Plan .” The price paid is beyond anything most people could imagine. To explain it, I must begin with my background. During the Lunar New Year of February 1966, a Bing-Wu Year, my father (aka A-Kun) said to me, “ From now on, this family is your responsibility .” Imm...
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Barbie’s Legs

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Written by Peter Li-Chang Kuo ( Chinese ) “ Barbie Dolls ” were invented by Ruth Handler (1916–2002). Launched in 1959, they quickly swept the world and became the dream toy of countless little girls. Ruth Handler and her husband, Elliot Handler (1916–2011), co-founded Mattel, Inc. She served as chairwoman from 1945 to 1975 and was inducted into the U.S. Business Hall of Fame for her contributions to the economy and society. Fig 1: Ruth Handler with Barbie (from the internet) Barbie’s legs can bend into many charming poses because they contain a “ leg armature .” Children breaking Barbie’s legs, however, was Mattel’s greatest headache — one that could not be solved for more than a decade. In November 1982, I solved the problem in " ten seconds ." Production went from one piece every 15 minutes to four pieces every 15 seconds, with " zero defects " — so strong that even the roughest children could not break them. Fig 2: Barbie leg armature improved by Li-C...
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