The TAIPEI Act: Origins, Tools, Results, and Remedies
Passed in 2020, the TAIPEI Act was intended to stem Taiwan’s loss of international allies and to incentivize the United States to act.
Passed in 2020, the TAIPEI Act was intended to stem Taiwan’s loss of international allies and to incentivize the United States to act.
His intention is to utilize this inclusive stance to strengthen Taiwan’s collective identity and foster unity among its people—acknowledging that the journey of Taiwanese national identity formation is still a long way ahead.
It is evident that the path of Taiwanese subjectivity will continue to advance under the Lai administration, accompanied by policies emphasising democratic ideals, rather than taking a route of pitting Taiwanese nationalism against Chinese nationalism.
Time is closing, and the world is watching. History will judge the US’ actions (or inaction) when the pivotal moment arrives.
Now, all three parties in the Legislative Yuan have issued their own statements and proposals regarding Resolution 2758, and the president of the Legislative Yuan has ruled for them to proceed to a second reading and inter-party negotiation.
The TGC program is an excellent pathway to Taiwan for foreign professionals, but areas for improvement exist.