In 1999, she went on to create a documentary series called History of Taiwan, covering significant historical periods from Dutch Formosa to the Republic of China era.
In 2012, she assumed the position of CEO at the Lien Chen-Tung Cultural and Educational Foundation, where she led a team of experts in publishing a vernacular version of The General History of Taiwan.
[2] Following her PhD studies at Columbia University in 1994, Lien began producing educational materials, which led to the television documentary series Discoverer, originally presented by Richie Jen.
[citation needed] Lien also sought to make the content of her great-grandfather's work, The General History of Taiwan, more accessible.
The General History consists of 36 volumes covering the period from the Sui dynasty to the Japanese Occupation, and the TV series focused on the book's essential content.
[5] The book launch event, held on February 7, 2024, was attended by prominent figures and scholars, emphasizing the importance of Taiwanese individuals being knowledgeable about their history.