The growing research field of Taiwan studies approaches Taiwan as an entity in its own right rather than a subset of scholarship on China. The increasing global focus on Taiwan is also reflected in the expansion of Taiwan studies, a relatively new field of academic research that frames how the world sees Taiwan. Taiwan studies…
Alleged mistreatment of migrant fishery workers and non-reporting of daily catches could lead to punishing U.S. and EU sanctions. But the issue is not Taiwan’s alone to solve. As Taiwan and the U.S. continue to engage in trade talks under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, fishing industry issues could snag negotiations. The treatment of…
Becoming a parent is always challenging, but giving birth while living abroad presents an added list of difficulties. When Amber McKinnon realized she was pregnant, she didn’t know what to expect. The American relocated to Taiwan three years ago in search of positive change. Now 39, McKinnon appreciates her “charmed life in Taiwan.” She has…
Innovative deployment of consumer products was the focus for Taiwanese companies participating in the 2022 IFA electronics show in Berlin. Taiwan’s consumer electronics providers are doubling down on new market segments as the boom driven by a shift to remote working subsides in favor of belt-tightening amid high inflation. The 2022 edition of IFA, one…
A dramatic shift in supply and demand has put many logistics companies in hazardous positions. But up-and-coming market segments and technology could present new opportunities for the industry. Taiwan’s logistic sector has been finding itself at a turning point as a pandemic-driven bonanza has come to its end, and the outlook seems to worsen by…
At an event on Capitol Hill, a publication co-sponsored by AmCham Taiwan and the East-West Center received its official U.S. launch. At a time when global economic and political developments are drawing increasing attention to Taiwan, AmCham Taiwan has collaborated with the East-West Center in Hawaii and its Washington DC office on a project called…
Complicated procedures, lack of international agreements, and language barriers make an already painful process even more onerous for foreigners in Taiwan. Every divorcee has a unique tale to tell. Scott Sommers’ story, which includes a lengthy custody battle with his Taiwanese ex-wife, is one of anguish and frustration. It is never easy to separate from…
Management and leadership expert William Zyzo describes the four forces spurring multinationals to pursue creativity and innovation as a strategic imperative and provides advice on how global firms can overcome related challenges to retain their competitive advantage. Multinationals are currently buffeted by four forces of creative destruction (See Figure 1). Of these, the first and…
Taiwan’s first domestically bred coffee bean could potentially help the island’s coffee farmers overcome agricultural and climate challenges. STORY AND PHOTOS BY JORDYN HAIME Life in China was pretty good for Liu Yi-teng. During his six years there, he built a prolific career running a shoe factory. The salary was high: he was able to…
By Wu Ching-fang, Commonwealth Magazine The Formosa Plastics Group, the world’s 10th-largest petrochemical company, has announced its intention of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Considering that the conglomerate generates more than 50 million metric tons of carbon emissions a year, how does it intend to reach that goal? The Formosa Plastics Group is one of…
