Written by Tzu-Ming Liu. The article discusses how the Rukai tribe’s traditional millet intercropping system not only sustains their food security and cultural heritage but also serves as an effective adaptation strategy to climate change. It also critiques government policies and economic shifts that have neglected these Indigenous practices, leading to environmental injustice and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Written by Min-hua Chiang. This article examines the trend of Taiwan’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI) amidst the geopolitical uncertainties. The declining reliance on China for manufacturing and the increasingly diversified economic links are expected to help Taiwan connect more closely with America and the rest of the world.
Written by Jiun-Da Lin and Kuei-Tien Chou. The Risk Society and Policy Research Centre at National Taiwan University have been conducting annual surveys on just transition. This article discusses the results of the latest survey in 2024, revealing Taiwanese citizens’ attitudes and understanding of climate change, Net-Zero policies, and their effects on economic inequality. This article further proposes policy recommendations based on the survey to enhance just transition.
Written by Yi-Yen Lim, Jui-Jan Chan and Chan-Yuan Wong. This article analyses the challenges and opportunities facing professional sports in Taiwan. Unlike Western models, Taiwanese teams heavily rely on corporate sponsorships and government support, leading to a mismatch between technology push and industry demand. The authors argue that granting more autonomy to teams and fans in technology adoption could foster a more independent and vibrant sports culture. The article focuses on the case of the Uni-Lions baseball team, highlighting its unique business structure and sustainability challenges.
Written by Min-Hua Chiang. This article explores the potential impact of higher tariffs under the second Trump administration on Taiwan’s export-oriented economy. It argues that Taiwan’s manufacturing industry remains resilient with its history of coping with changing geopolitical relations. It could even encourage Taiwan’s companies to invest overseas.
Written by Chee-Hann Wu. This article centres on the popular topic of discussion on Taiwan’s lack of AAA games. It argues the necessity of such questions. Rather than focusing on the absence of AAA titles, the conversation should shift towards supporting and promoting the existing strengths of Taiwan’s game industry.
Written by Hsin-Ju Li. This article reviews Taiwan’s legal frameworks for carbon emission reduction, including the carbon fee and carbon trading schemes. It also explores how Indigenous peoples have participated in these systems and the future path for developing Indigenous carbon rights.
Written by Gunter Schubert. Taiwan’s security is largely determined by the government’s ability to promote the resilience of Taiwan’s high-tech industries, especially semiconductors, to ensure their international competitiveness and crisis resilience. Based on this fact, this article raises two subsequent questions: what strategies are the Taiwanese semiconductor industry pursuing to secure its technological edge and markets in the new global power constellation? And what is the Taiwanese government doing to strengthen the country’s economic security, which arguably depends essentially on maintaining Taiwan’s leading position in the global high-tech industry over the long term?
Written by Ming-Cheng Li. This article highlights the WTO as the fundamental economic pathway for Taiwan to join the CPTPP. Taiwan has demonstrated its willingness to conform to international standards of trade policies and actively engage in the governance of the WTO. It also developed robust partnerships with substantial members of the WTO like Japan, Canada and the UK.
Written by Bonny Ling. This article is republished from the Business Human Rights Journal. It examines the recent public consultation, conducted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, about the draft guidelines of Taiwanese enterprises on respecting human rights in the supply chain.
Written by Ling-Ming Huang. Taiwan’s semiconductor industry grew significantly in the 1970s and 1980s, driven by important government-led strategies aimed at developing manufacturing capabilities for integrated circuit (IC) products in Taiwan. These initiatives laid the foundation for Taiwan’s global dominance in the semiconductor sector and facilitated the establishment of key corporations like TSMC.
Written by Russell Sherrard-Smith. This article compares Taiwan’s DPP with the Liberal Party of the Philippines, focusing on party institutionalisation and how it contributes to our understanding of the quality of democracy. The author looks at the two parties’ systemness, centralisation, leadership stability and other factors that significantly influence the countries’ democratic development.
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