Reforming Taiwan’s National Health Insurance: From Exploitation to Equitable Participation
Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system began implementing a major reform in December 2024 that eliminates the suspension-and-resumption mechanism for overseas residents.
How Should Taiwan Brace for Trump’s Second Term?
Facing vagaries tied to Trump’s outlook on foreign policy, Taiwan should increase its defense budget and pursue economic measures that promote mutual benefit and long-term engagement.
Taiwan After the DeepSeek Shock
The announcement of DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Washington, intensifying the U.S.-China rivalry in the “compute power is national power” race for AI supremacy.
Linking Taiwan and India Through Technology and Media
While Taiwan and India have both shown willingness to engage at deeper levels, particularly since 2020, the two countries still have important challenges to overcome.
Taiwan at the Crossroads of the US-China Rivalry
This article examines the strategic importance of Taiwan, the vulnerabilities facing both the United States and Taiwan, and the urgent measures required to counter China’s growing influence.
Book Review: Reframing Matsu Beyond the Battlefield – The Evolution of Matsu’s Identity
They are not soldiers, and Matsu is no longer Taiwan’s frontline as the frontline of anti-communist resistance.
Strengthening Transregional Resilience and Sustainability: Compatibilities in Germany’s Indo-Pacific Guidelines and Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy
Germany’s approach to the Indo-Pacific, as formulated in its 2020 Indo-Pacific Guidelines, is very compatible with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.
Book Review: the Boy From Clearwater
History fades easily if its stories aren’t kept alive. But how do we truly grasp and connect with history— be it personal, local, national, or global?
US-Taiwan Economic Relations in Trump 2.0: Opportunities and Challenges
Trade will be a major issue between the United States and its largest trading partners, many of which have large trade deficits with the United States, including Taiwan.
Review: Grandma and Her Ghosts
While the so-called “Taiwan Miracle” created a wealthy class of elite engineers, “Taiwanese culture” has struggled to establish a distinct and compelling presence in the fiercely competitive global market—one that fully expresses the island’s unique beauty and sorrow.
Review: Life Is a Series of Battles《Battle City: Finale》
Here, “battle” extends far beyond war, encompassing the everyday struggles for survival.
Parallel Paths, Divergent Stories: Taiwan and South Korea’s Democratic Experiment
South Korea’s experience highlights the need of preserving Taiwan’s unique institutional strengths while addressing vulnerabilities through targeted reforms.