Written by Jiun-Ru Chiang. This article examines the geopolitical constraints of Taiwan’s space development, exploring how China use political and economic power to shape broader geopolitical restraints in order to obstruct Taiwan’s space development. While struggling in space development and international cooperation, Taiwan must pursue a more calculated and diversified approach.
Written by Jiun-Ru Chiang, Fan Su, and Jie-Yun Hung. This article reviews Taiwan’s journey in space development, reflecting a strategic evolution from experimental satellite projects to a structured, policy-driven industry. Examining the evolution of Taiwan’s space sector provides insight into how government initiatives, industrial expertise, and diplomatic challenges have intertwined to influence the country’s strategic direction.
Written by Dah-Wei (David) Yih. This article describes a workshop hosted at the NATSA conference that aimed to empower participants to communicate Taiwan’s significance to American audiences. The workshop emphasised Taiwan’s multifaceted importance to the United States, ranging from economic and geopolitical ties to shared democratic values and technological cooperation. It used interactive activities and facilitated discussions to help attendees understand why Taiwan matters and how to communicate this understanding to others effectively.
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 Chia-Yun Lee. This article examines marketing narratives in fertility clinics, social media, and mainstream online media, revealing how egg freezing in Taiwanese society is seen as a form of insurance and a means to empower women. However, this technology also leads to personalising the risks of female infertility and reinforces social expectations of traditional gender roles.
Written by Yu-Ching Kuo and Chun-Yi Lee. With limited access to the physical public sphere, the COVID-19 pandemic has made digital democracy more vital than ever. This article examines the challenges and opportunities of its adaptation in post-pandemic Taiwan, especially on the relationship between digital protection and citizens’ privacy.
