The stationery industry in Taiwan took shape during the 1950s. Export sales commenced in the 1960s, achieving strong growth through the efforts of the industry and government support. The gift industry rise to prominence began in the 1970s as the economy began to take off as well in Taiwan. From the 1990s onwards, The economic development began to level off with labor shortages and rising wages in Taiwan. When Taiwan joined the WTO in 2002, the arrival of high-quality, highly-designed gift & stationery products from overseas began putting pressure on the gift & stationery industries in Taiwan. The co...