Supply chain disruptors worse than viruses: CNFI chairman
The new chairman of Taiwan’s leading industrial association, Matthew F.C. Miau, believes an age of high supply chain costs is inevitable. In this interview with CommonWealth, he explains why and suggests how Taiwanese companies might cope.
What price has Shanghai paid for China’s zero-COVID policy?
China’s manufacturing hubs – Shanghai, Kunshan and Zhengzhou – are under lockdown. The country’s GDP is expected to grow by less than 4 percent this year, the second-worst performance in 32 years, and is bound to drag down the world economy. How much more will be sacrificed for the sake of zero-COVID?
China under lockdown: The global supply chain crisis
Eighty-seven of China’s 100 major cities are under some form of lockdown. Shanghai has been under a strict lockdown for over a month. With logistics stymied and supply chains in every sector affected, how will Taiwan pull through? As China pursues its zero-COVID policy, how will the global economy regain its footing?
How can Cheng Kung University reach carbon neutrality in 20 years?
National Cheng Kung University has announced its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2041, making it the most aggressive public university in Taiwan in this respect. How have they built buildings with no need for air conditioning, and run experiments without using a single drop of tap water?