In regard to the data for the bicycle, only the years of 1999 and 2000 could be obtained. As for the year 2001, it was quite difficult to have the complete one for the following reasons:
a. With the rapid changes in international trade, production, and investment environment, the bicycle industry of Taiwan changes. Especially, for seeking the cheaper labor and resources, most of the companies have moved their plants to China or Southeast Asian countries. Therefore, it is quite difficult to get the accurate figures.