Upon returning to Taiwan in 1996, she worked as an associate professor at the Department of Graphic Arts and Communications,
National Taiwan University until 2005. In 1996, she produced the first Taiwanese-made historical and cultural education documentary, titled
Discoverer. The documentary received recognition for its cultural and educational value and was recommended by Taiwan's
Ministry of Education. 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. 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. Lien also sought to make the content of her great-grandfather's work,
The General History of Taiwan, more accessible. In 1999, she produced and filmed the series
History of Taiwan, which included interviews with the
National Archives of the Netherlands. The documentary was later aired on the Public Television Channel and China Television Channel, contributing to the preservation of Taiwanese historical data. 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. “History of Taiwan” was in four episodes, entitled “Dutch Period”, “Immigration Period”, “Japanese Occupation” and “Republic of China”. The filming of the four episodes was completed in 2000. The series “Kangxi Dynasty” (original name: Kangxi Empire), produced in Mainland China, also included a scene from
History of Taiwan during its filming in 2001. Lien's project to create a simplified version of the
General History of Taiwan aimed to engage a broader audience. Collaborating with experts on Chinese literature and history, the book series “The General History of Taiwan: Original Text + Vernacular Annotation” was published in January 2024. The vernacular edition provides a valuable reference for researchers of Taiwanese history and offers an alternative perspective on historical narratives. 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. Former Premier
Liu Chao-Shiuan praised the transition to vernacular language, noting its accessibility and engaging narrative style. He remarked on the fresh perspective offered by the vernacular edition, presenting historical narratives in a concise and captivating manner. ==Business interests==