The focus of colonial governance was economic development, driven by the colony's abundant natural resources and products. From staple foods like rice and salt to cash crops such as sugar, fruit, tea, tong cao (Tetrapanax papyrifer), and orchids, and strategic resources like wood, camphor, and natural gas, all were valuable to the colonizers. Through significant investments of both public and private capital, the agricultural, forestry, and mineral industries benefited from new technologies and modernized factories, resulting in increased production and improved quality. Additionally, the improved infrastructure for irrigation and transportation allowed the profits from the colony to support the industrial development in mainland Japan. The colonial government also utilized various communication channels, including photographs and media coverage, to promote Taiwan as a land of abundance, displaying the success of colonial governance and flourishing industries.