Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system began implementing a major reform in December 2024 that eliminates the suspension-and-resumption mechanism for overseas residents.
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.
Germany’s approach to the Indo-Pacific, as formulated in its 2020 Indo-Pacific Guidelines, is very compatible with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy.
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.
Washington needs to pursue a strategy in which the United States can punish the CCP every time it tries to inch closer to the redline of attacking Taiwan.