Bilateral commerce is booming and technological cooperation is growing. Ongoing trade negotiations and potential double-tax-avoidance legislation may boost the relationship further. In the first quarter this year, Taiwan’s exports to the United States surpassed those to China for the first time since 2003, the latest manifestation of a deepening commercial relationship between Taipei and Washington….
Bilateral and public-private collaboration can unlock Taiwan’s potential to be a leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). “A more inclusive Taiwan is a more included Taiwan.” Those were the words of AmCham Chairperson Dan Silver during his opening remarks at the AmCham Taiwan DEIA Celebration Forum. Taiwan’s commitment to inclusivity positions it as…
As rising sea temperatures and human activities threaten biodiverse aquatic ecosystems, safeguarding Taiwan’s coral reefs becomes paramount to ensuring environmental resilience. Surrounded by water as far as the eye can see, Taiwan has oceanic views as breathtaking below the surface as they are above – or at least they used to be. Once known as…
As the Taiwan government works to solidify new carbon-reduction policies, industries are preparing for a greener future. Some of Taiwan’s most important industry sectors are waiting for a government policy decision that could markedly affect their bottom line. It will be up to a newly established committee under the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) to determine…
Taiwan’s persistent yet unrecognized struggle for climate inclusion reflects a broader narrative of diplomatic isolation, overshadowing its significant contributions to global environmental efforts. “I’m from Taiwan,” said Meg J. C. Lin, CEO of the Taiwan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Partnership, during a panel at the 2023 Conference of the Parties (COP28). It should be a…
As the world grapples with unprecedented challenges, the resilience of Taiwanese citizens is being put to the test. In April 2021, the Taroko Express train No. 408 derailed as it was about to enter a tunnel in Hualien County, killing 49 people and injuring over 200. It was a disaster that shook the country. Without…
Taiwan is taking strategic cues from Ukraine, recalibrating its defense strategies in the shadow of a looming giant. Russia’s war in Ukraine represents the most significant military confrontation in Europe since the Second World War, setting precedents for future understandings of warfare. In many ways, Taiwan finds itself in a similar situation as Ukraine before…
Propelled by soaring demand for AI technologies and geopolitical shifts, Taiwan is emerging as a crucial hub for server production and data transfer. In December last year, digital infrastructure management company Vantage Data Centers announced plans to enter the Taiwan market. Through this move, the American multinational will be joining data center giants like Amazon…
To mitigate the effects of both natural and man-made disruptions, Taiwan plans to strengthen its undersea cable network and install a new backup satellite communication system. For about a month in early 2023, Taiwan’s outlying Matsu Islands lost regular internet access. The only way the islanders could get online during that time was to connect…
The 5G sector is anticipating a revolutionary “iPhone moment” as new technology helps companies in a range of fields pay less, earn more, and become more autonomous. Until mid-2023, many Taiwanese manufacturers were frustrated by the trend of customers placing small-batch orders. For one Tainan-based cable factory, for example, each new order required a total…
