Why is Taiwan’s price much lower than in mainland China?

There’s no such thing as cheap. Buying a regular fountain pen in Taiwan usually costs around 45 New Taiwan Dollars. This is because most are imported from Japan, and many cheap items from mainland China are actually quite expensive. However, some electronics and phones are cheaper. But in Taiwan, I only felt that boxed meals were a bit cheaper.There’s no such thing as cheap. Buying a regular …