Trump Tariffs Target Shein and Temu—Is Taiwan Their Workaround?
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has imposed new tariffs on small parcels from China. Aimed at e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu, the policy is intended to stop the surge of Chinese e-commerce in the U.S. In reality, these companies have already sought alternative routes, with Taiwan possibly emerging as a “safe haven.”
Can Taiwan Learn From Japan’s Unmanned Service Industry?
Japan is looking for ways to alleviate manpower shortages caused by an aging population and a low fertility rate. While migrant workers, retirees, and women are encouraged to join the workforce, robots have become indispensable helpers, too. Can Taiwan—which has an even lower fertility rate and a faster-aging population—follow the Japanese model?
Japan’s Labor Pivot: How Migrant Workers Keep Narita Running
When Narita International Airport faced a severe labor shortage after the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan’s government eased restrictions on migrant workers to fill the gap. How is traditionally conservative Japan dealing with the influx of new immigrants?
How Will Taiwanese Orchids Survive Trump’s Tariffs?
It took two decades for Taiwan’s famed moth orchids to conquer 70% of the U.S. market. Now, Trump’s tariffs may put them in jeopardy. With sales to the U.S. totaling over US$60 million annually, Taiwan’s orchid cultivators must look for a way out.
Taiwan Minister: Support Single Women Who Want Kids
Taiwan’s birth rate has reached a new low, ushering the country into the realm of an aging society. How should Taiwan address its extremely low birth rate?