On 1 July 1993, the Executive Yuan approved the establishment of a science park in southern Taiwan as part of the Economic Revitalization Plan.[1] The Phase I site of the park was approved in May 1995 and totaled 1,577 acres (6.38 km2), marking the beginning of high-tech development in southern Taiwan.[2] Phase II was approved in September 2001 and covered an area of 988 acres (4.00 km2)[2] The park focuses on optoelectronics, integrated circuits, biotechnology, and precision machinery industries.[2]