Hsinchu Baseball Stadium, which was rebuilt for nearly NT$1.2 billion (US$40 million) after a former venue at the site was demolished in 2019, was officially reopened with great fanfare on July 22.
However, numerous problems have emerged during the two professional baseball games played there since the reopening, provoking many complaints from players and fans.
A surging interest in sports has made Taiwanese cities keen to organize international or domestic multi-sports tournaments, which has made the construction of new stadiums increasingly important. Government authorities would be well advised to slow down a bit, and take the time to confront problems and work