Taipei is on an island in Asia.
The Eastern District of Taipei refers to the newly developed area in eastern Taipei , Taiwan . Taipei ( [ ˌtaɪˈpeɪ ] ) , officially known as Taipei City , is the capital city and a special municipality of Taiwan . Sitting at the northern tip of the island , Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City . Taipei is the political , economic , educational , and cultural center of Taiwan , and one of the major hubs of the Chinese-speaking world . Taiwan ( [ taɪˈwɑːn ] ) , officially the Republic of China ( ROC ) , is a state in East Asia .