Industrial Development Conflicts in Modern Developmental State: Taiwan Taken as an Example

Abstract

In this article, a brief introduction of the industrial development in Taiwan will be elaborated first. Then it will discuss the conflicts between industrial development and urbanization through the case of Kaohsiung City. The transformation of modern developmental state makes central government less power to dominate industry. Thus, the new development mode and relationships among society, local and central government should to be rebuilt in the future.