Screening programs and improved technology are boosting early detection, but the disease remains the top cause of cancer deaths in the country. The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced in July that a national government-funded screening program had discovered 531 cases of positive results for lung cancer among nearly 50,000 people in its first…

Taiwan’s life expectancy and infant mortality rates appear to lag behind its neighbors. But a closer look at the data reveals a more complex story influenced by changing reporting practices and societal factors. Taiwan’s life expectancy and infant mortality rate seem to be increasingly lagging behind its neighbors Japan and Korea. The average number of…

As Taiwan grapples with demographic changes, experts and policymakers are turning to increased immigration to address worker shortages – a solution with recurrent historic precedent. Taiwan is set to become a super-aged society by 2025, meaning 20% or more of the population will be 65 years or older. This number could possibly reach 41% by…

Without new policies such as greater use of technology and conscripted national service for women, maintaining an adequately sized military could become increasingly difficult. The impending transformation of Taiwan into a super-aged society by 2025, when at least 20% of its population will be aged 65 or above, is poised to usher in significant consequences…

Amid profound demographic shifts, Taiwan needs to come up with new strategies to safeguard the health of the population and ensure continued economic viability. As Taiwan has undergone deep-seated economic and societal changes over recent generations, the fertility rate (the average number of children born per woman) has declined dramatically, from seven births in 1951…

Taipei was once a place where young adults chased their dreams. But today the city’s population has aged, and 25 years of urban renewal initiatives have led to spiraling housing prices and an outflow of people. What can be done to revitalize the city? BY REBECCA LIN, COMMONWEALTH MAGAZINE Last year Taipei’s population declined to…

Taiwan’s capital city is seeking greater international recognition as an attractive place to live and work. Taipei often ranks high on international surveys that rate cities on the basis of their livability and quality of life. Its attractions include a rich cultural heritage coexisting seamlessly with technological innovation, picturesque mountainous backdrops, a wide variety of…

Foreign residents in Taiwan are facing discrimination and limited access to disability benefits, sparking a campaign by activists and non-profit organizations for equal rights and recognition. In July, publicly funded media service TaiwanPlus aired a four-minute news feature that moved viewers to tears, judging by reactions on Twitter (now X). The feature, headlined “Foreigners in…

High costs and stringent local content requirements are causing delays and plummeting profitability for Taiwan’s offshore wind projects. When President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016, she announced a bold plan to set Taiwan on a path of energy stability while simultaneously phasing out nuclear power by 2025. With land use concerns limiting solar energy…

To make the most of digitalization, businesses and government need to implement enabling frameworks. The pandemic brought digital transformation to the forefront for many Taiwan-based businesses. When companies had to quickly pivot their services, products, or business strategies to stay afloat, efficient digitalization strategies became a necessity. The shift to remote work also compelled many…