Australia’s AUKUS submarine buildup could strengthen deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and protect critical undersea infrastructure. But workforce shortages, industrial constraints, and uncertainty over U.S. technology transfer threaten its delivery.
AmCham Taiwan’s 2026 Doorknock found strong support for Taiwan in Washington, alongside calls for tangible contributions that reinforce its strategic value. Passing an ADTA remains key to sustaining bilateral momentum.
Former AmCham Chair Jeffrey Williams reflects on the first bilingual *Taiwan White Paper* and the responsibility that came with the Chamber’s growing influence.
Former AmCham Chairman Paul Cassingham reflects on Taiwan’s transformation and the Chamber’s evolving role in shaping economic policy and strengthening U.S.-Taiwan commercial ties.
Former AmCham Taiwan Chairperson Bill Wiseman reflects on his brother Reid Wiseman’s Artemis II mission, the story behind a photo of Taiwan taken from space, and the Chamber’s role in U.S.-Taiwan business advocacy. His conversation looks back on leadership, policy engagement, and the personal connections that have shaped AmCham’s work over decades.
Taiwan is cautiously rebuilding ties in Latin America, leveraging renewed U.S. focus on the region to counter Beijing’s influence and potentially regain diplomatic partners. While openings are emerging, lasting gains will hinge less on geopolitics and more on whether Taiwan and its allies can offer meaningful economic engagement.
Kaohsiung’s push to become a “concert economy” powerhouse is drawing global acts and generating billions in tourism revenue, reshaping the city’s image along the way. Yet beneath the spectacle lies a more complex question: whether short-term surges in spending can translate into lasting economic and cultural momentum.
Over 75 years, AmCham Taiwan has transformed alongside the island’s business environment, emerging as a steady connector between policy, industry, and international partners in an increasingly complex world.
A once-overlooked byproduct of Taiwan’s sugar industry is reemerging as a quiet force across food, biotech, and scientific research. From nostalgic “yeast candy” to precision fermentation and biodiversity breakthroughs, the island’s yeast story reflects a broader shift toward innovation rooted in unlikely origins.
Taiwan is advancing organ-on-a-chip technology, offering a faster, more human-relevant alternative to animal testing. As startups scale and global momentum builds, the shift could reshape drug development and reduce reliance on lab animals.
