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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.
Matsu’s stone villages, sea-carved tunnels, and military relics reveal an outlying island chain shaped by distance, defense, and quiet reinvention. As easier transport and cultural events bring new attention to the archipelago, its Cold War history and coastal heritage are finding new life through tourism and local revitalization.
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’s economy began 2026 with strong momentum as AI-driven demand for semiconductors and computing infrastructure pushed growth forecasts sharply higher and exports to record levels. Yet economists warn the expansion remains concentrated in high-tech sectors and vulnerable to global trade and energy uncertainties.
A historic surge in AI-related exports has powered Taiwan’s economy to stunning highs, but rising U.S. protectionism, domestic strains, and questions about long-term competitiveness reveal just how challenging 2026 may be.
Taiwan’s north coast blends geothermal abundance with striking coastal landscapes, offering everything from Jinshan’s distinctive hot springs to the white-sand beauty of Baisha Bay. As sustainability efforts gain international recognition, the region is emerging as one of Taiwan’s most compelling destinations for slow travel and cultural discovery.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s approval of four Taiwan-focused bills reflects renewed bipartisan momentum and deeper U.S. engagement with Taiwan as the measures move to the full Senate.
Strong exports and high-tech investment continue to lift Taiwan’s growth outlook, even as weak consumption and a cooling property market highlight lingering domestic pressures.
Premier Cho Jung-tai’s “AI Action Cabinet 2.0” reshuffle signals the Lai administration’s push to accelerate digital, healthcare, and economic reforms through a more technocratic, reform-driven leadership team.
