De-risking the Next Generation Solar Supply Chain: the Taiwan-EU Potential Collaboration 

Written by Yu-Ping Yang. Facing China’s dominance in the solar panel market, the EU is exploring perovskite solar cells (PSCs) as a strategically important alternative to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China-controlled materials and manufacturing. This article examines the strategic advantages of PSCs and Taiwan’s potential role in building a resilient PSC supply chain for the EU.

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Adding Turbulence to the Turbulent Region: Cooperation Between Western Balkans, China, and Taiwan

Written by Stefan Vladisavljev and Damir Dizdarević. The Western Balkans face the challenge of balancing growing Chinese influence with the need for diversified and resilient partnerships to support their green transition. While limited by diplomatic constraints, Taiwan offers a strategic alternative through cooperation in clean energy and technology that aligns with democratic values and enhances supply chain security.

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The Power of “Taiwan Can Green”: Energy transitions as a discursive response to Cross-Strait Geopolitical Tensions 

By Anthony Ho-fai Li. This article explores why the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been so committed to the aggressive target of domestic solar energy installation despite intensified controversies since 2016. It argues that its commitment goes hand in hand with enhancing its ideational power through the narrative of “Taiwan can green,” which helps Taiwan navigate the escalating cross-Strait geopolitical tensions and the DPP to cope with domestic political challenges.

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Navigating Geopolitical Turbulence with Taiwan’s Energy Transition Policy 

Written by Yun-Ling Ko and Chia-Wei Chao. Taiwan’s reliance on imported fossil fuels presents a critical energy security vulnerability and makes a transition to renewable energy a vital pathway to greater national resilience. This article argues that developing domestic renewable energy and strategically addressing supply chain dependencies are crucial for Taiwan to enhance its energy and national security in an evolving geopolitical landscape.

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It’s Getting Serious: Taiwan’s Phasing Out of Nuclear Energy and Furthering its Transition to Green Energy

Written by Josie-Marie Perkuhn. On 17 May 2025, Taiwan shut down its last nuclear power plant, ending nearly five decades of nuclear energy use. While the government promotes renewables and sustainability, rising energy demands, heavy fossil fuel dependence, and geopolitical risks challenge its green transition. Civil society and innovation remain key drivers forward.

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To Be Chinese, Truly — Beyond Flags and Borders

Written by Meng Kit Tang. In an era where Chinese identity is increasingly politicised and weaponised by state actors, this article argues for a re-centring of Chineseness around civic virtue, cultural continuity, and ethical striving. Taiwan, by embracing freedom and cultural plurality, emerges as a living laboratory for a more inclusive, moral, and modern understanding of what it means to be Chinese today.

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Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs and Potential Impacts on Taiwan

Written by Dr Chieh-chi Hsieh. This article asks the question of whether Trump’s tariffs on Taiwan signal a potential divergence of his foreign policy on cross-Strait relations. It argues that although the country needs to remain cautious, the long-term impact might be less severe than one expects. Recent developments suggest that the Trump administration has not altered its foreign policy.

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Will Trump’s Tariffs Hamper the Taiwan-US Trade Relationship

Written by Yun-Chieh Wang. This article analyses the potential impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on the Taiwanese sectors with high value of export to the US, and the impact on the Taiwan-US trade relationship. With the strong economic ties between Taiwan and the United States, it is undeniable that the additional tariff imposed by the Trump administration would affect Taiwanese exports negatively.

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The Impact of Trump’s Tariff Policy on Global Trade and Its Geopolitical Ramifications

Written by Peter C.Y. Chow. This article assesses the impact of Trump’s tariffs from a global trade perspective. It argues that the effects of tariffs in reducing trade deficit remain indeterminate. Applying it to all trading partners will affect US relations with its allies, including Taiwan, and challenge the rules-based trade system that the US nurtured since the end of World War II. 

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The Impact of Trump’s Recent Tariffs on Taiwan’s Trade, Investment, and Economic Prospects

Written by Alexander C. Tan. This article argues that Taiwan finds itself in a uniquely vulnerable position in the shifting landscape of international trade. The Taiwanese economy is heavily reliant on international trade. Taiwan is also excluded from major regional trade agreements such as the RCEP and CPTPP, limiting its options for diversifying trade relationships and mitigating the impact of tariffs.

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TSMC: The Enduring Silicon Shield of Taiwan’s Economy

Written by Min-Hua Chiang. This article argues that the TSMC will continue to be Taiwan’s silicon shield, despite its US$100 billion investment pledge in the US, as most of the more advanced chips will be fabricated in Taiwan. That is also why Taiwan faces challenges from the US tariff threat in the near term. TSMC remains Taiwan’s best chip in its negotiations with the US.

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