In line with projections of slowed global economic growth in 2020 amid widespread political unrest and strained international trade relations, sales at art fairs in January and February were mediocre, though blue-chip spaces at Taipei Dangdai reported more lucrative transactions.

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The second edition of Taipei Dangdai (January 17–19) once again took place at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Compared to the previous year, the total number of participants increased from 90 to 99, with more than 60 returnees. Among the 2020 exhibitors, 23 maintain permanent spaces in Taiwan, while a majority have bases across mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.