The registered membership reached 570,000 in 1941. However, all Scouting activities were interrupted in 1949 when the Chinese communists took over the Mainland China. The Association was reorganized in 1950 on the island of Taiwan and resumed the membership of International Scout Bureau. Since then it regained its vigorous momentum and became more active than ever. The membership surpassed 100,000 in 1994.

Cultivation of good citizenship is the major objective of Scouting movement and the outdoor activities and community service are considered to be the best ways to achieve this goal. Scouting activities include not only the traditional camping, hiking, water sports and so on, but also ham radio, computer operation, JOTA and internet communication, environment protection, etc. To keep up with the high tech industrial trends and the social development. All these programs are led by young adults like Rover and Ranger Scouts, who always play an important role in the Scouting movement. They are encouraged to plan, implement and evaluate Scouting activities.