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Editorial, Opinion

The Need for Continued, Expanded U.S. Support

AmCham Taiwan/2021-05-082022-10-25

In pre-recorded video remarks provided to AmCham Taiwan for its annual Hsieh Nien Fan banquet this year, U.S. Senator Edward Markey lauded the Biden Administration for its attention to upholding the U.S.’ important – if unofficial – relationship with Taiwan. He noted that connections must be deepened at the working levels as well, emphasizing that…

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Editorial, Opinion

Taiwan Should Keep Its Eyes on the Prize

AmCham Taiwan/2021-04-132022-10-25

Last month, Central Bank of the Republic of China (CBC) Governor Yang Chin-long spoke to lawmakers regarding the U.S. possibly labeling Taiwan a currency manipulator, one of the criteria for which is a trade surplus with the U.S. of more than US$20 billion. Yang noted that the U.S. market has become increasingly reliant on Taiwan…

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Taiwan Briefs

Taiwan Life in Brief – March 2021

Taiwan Business TOPICS/2021-03-222021-03-08

By Austin Babb and Jason Wu New Chief Named for Mainland Affairs Former Minister of Justice Chiu Tai-san was sworn in on February 23 as the new Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) minister. He replaces Chen Ming-tong, who has been appointed to head the National Security Bureau (NSB). During the swearing-in ceremony, Chiu pledged to resume…

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Editorial, Opinion

It’s Time to Drop the “Greater China” Terminology

AmCham Taiwan/2021-02-112022-10-25

As newly inaugurated President Joseph R. Biden Jr. took office last month, many questions remained about what direction U.S.-Taiwan relations would take under his leadership. While Biden and his Cabinet picks did espouse strong support for Taiwan policy during his presidential campaign, most observers agree that the opening months of his presidency will mostly be…

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Industry Focus, Special Report

What’s in Store for Next Year?

Jane Rickards/2020-12-172021-03-22

DBS economist Ma Tieying takes the most bullish view of Taiwan’s economic prospects for 2021, forecasting GDP growth of 4.2%. The most cautious position among those interviewed for this report was from Yuanta-Polaris Research Institute President Liang Kuo-yuan, whose forecast is “at least 3%.” In between is the government’s own statistics agency, which expects growth…

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Editorial, Opinion

Healthy U.S.-Taiwan Ties Need Continuity

AmCham Taiwan/2020-12-152022-10-25

Given the importance for Taiwan of its relationship with the U.S., a pending change in administration in Washington always sets off intense speculation on the island as to what to expect from the incoming American government. This year, with Joe Biden about to replace Donald Trump in the White House, there has been even more…

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Editorial, Opinion

Reexamining Strategic Ambiguity

AmCham Taiwan/2020-11-172022-10-25

A discussion currently underway in American foreign policy circles focuses on how best to define the potential U.S. response to a military attack on Taiwan. Washington’s longstanding approach to the matter has been called “strategic ambiguity” – a vague statement of support for Taiwan in the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) but no explicit commitment to…

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Taiwan Briefs

Taiwan Government and International – November 2020

Jeremy Olivier/2020-11-102020-11-16

Hong Kong Rally Held in Taipei An October 25 rally in Taipei supporting 12 Hong Kong activists who were arrested when trying to flee to Taiwan in August drew hundreds of participants from across the island. Dressed in black and carrying signs bearing the slogan “Save 12” and other messages of support, rally attendees marched…

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Editorial, Opinion

Moving Toward a BTA with the U.S.

AmCham Taiwan/2020-10-202022-10-25

Recent progress in tightening the U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been stunning. Developments have included high-profile visits to Taipei by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment. Additional major military sales are reportedly in the offing, following Taiwan’s August purchase of…

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Taiwan Briefs

Taiwan Government and International – October 2020

Jeremy Olivier/2020-10-192020-10-19

U.S. Official Krach Makes Brief Visit U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith J. Krach made a brief visit to Taiwan from September 17 to 19. While Krach is the highest-ranking State Department official to visit Taiwan since the U.S. cut official ties with the island in 1979, his trip…

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