The rise of the Eastern District as the business district of Taipei only occurred in the last decade. The development of Taipei during the Qing Dynasty was limited to the area of Taipei Prefecture (bordered by Zhonghua Rd., Zhongshan S.
Taipei's business district, the Eastern District, has become prominent only in the last decade. Conversely, Taipei's growth during the Qing Dynasty was restricted to a more limited geographical area, which is now defined by the boundaries of Taipei Prefecture (including Zhonghua Rd. and Zhongshan S).