The watchword for the new Lai administration is “continuity,” with an emphasis on maintaining close ties with the United States, avoiding any cross-Strait crisis, and pursuing policies to cut Taiwan’s carbon footprint. When Lai Ching-te takes office on May 20 as the eighth President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), he will come equipped with…
More American states view Taiwan as both a market for their products and a source of incoming investment. As recently as three years ago, only six U.S. state governments were operating offices in Taiwan to promote business with the island. Today the number is 17, including Guam (an American territory that in this context is…
On November 1, U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Kurt Campbell to be deputy secretary of state, the second highest position in the State Department. Campbell is a seasoned Asia policy official who previously held positions at the State Department and the Pentagon. He was also the driving force behind efforts to strengthen ties with U.S….
Upsurge in demand for products from the Baltic state came on the back of warming diplomatic relations. However, considerable obstacles to agri-food imports remain. What does Lithuania mean to Taiwan? Prior to 2021, perhaps only the presence of several of the country’s basketball players in the NBA. However, following donation in July and October last…
Plans by a growing number of international technology companies to begin designing their own semiconductor products – and by governments to develop domestic chipmaking capabilities – could bring some disruption to the market. Yet Taiwan’s ability to produce chips efficiently and at a relatively low cost should ensure its continued growth and success. Taiwan’s production…
— By Chiayi Lin and Li Hsun Tsai, Commonwealth Magazine Taiwan’s COVID-19 generation, entering the employment market amid a severe pandemic, has not become a lost generation – instead, they are getting one step ahead. Rather than giving up on their dreams, they are pursuing them with pragmatism and flexibility. Zhu Rui-xiang, a recent Master…
Despite being held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, BIO Asia-Taiwan 2021 gave attendees the chance to enjoy a broad range of presentations, panel discussions, and business networking opportunities from the comfort of their homes. For the first time in its history, BIO Asia-Taiwan went completely online this year. The event, which took place…
Following a local outbreak in mid-May, some observers drew attention to the exodus of “COVID refugees” – those who had come to Taiwan at the height of the pandemic in the U.S. and other countries. But the results of a recent survey suggest that most foreigners who arrived in Taiwan after the beginning of 2020…
A large number overseas Taiwanese students, families, and professionals have returned to Taiwan over the past year in order to avoid the worst of the pandemic. Yet the recent surge of local COVID-19 cases has created a rift between those returnees who wish to stick it out in Taiwan and those who are ready to…
The Biden administration’s announcement that it would resume trade and investment negotiations with Taiwan after a five-year hiatus is a more significant development than some may realize. Since the mid-1990s, the “TIFA talks,” typically held each year, have proven to be a useful vehicle for ironing out policy differences between the two sides and setting the stage…
