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.
Moving forward, Taiwan should balance domestic and diplomatic development while paying attention to the various considerations APEC members have regarding Taiwan’s advantages.
The United States and its allies are taking measures to protect their interests and prevent Chinese tech companies from dominating the global semiconductor market.
The future of these negotiations likely hinges on the priorities and approach of the next U.S. administration, potentially leading to a period of reassessment and realignment in U.S.-Taiwan economic relations.
Taiwan is deftly navigating the global arena like a player of “go,” leveraging its technological prowess to embed itself firmly within the global supply chain, rather than passively awaiting exclusion from international affairs.