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Robert Wu: Bibliophile who created cultural landmark in Chinese-speaking world

Taiwanese top book chain Eslite faces challenges after founder's death

The flagship Eslite Bookstore in Taipei is a major tourist magnet. (Photo by Cheng Ting-fang)

TAIPEI -- The Eslite Bookstore located on the Dunhua South Road in downtown Taipei, open 24 hours a day, has long been considered a must-visit spot for Chinese-speaking bibliophiles.

Eslite Founding Chairman Robert Wu, who died on July 18 at the age of 66 (Courtesy of Eslite)

The Founding Chairman Robert Wu, who passed away on July 18, was a revered businessman, making Eslite synonymous with taste and humanity, as well as Taiwan's top bookstore chain.

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