Global Taiwan Institute

Join us today at the first #GTI event of 2025 to explore "The Four Pillars of US-Taiwan Policy: Continuity or Change Ahead." How will US policy transpire under the #Trump administration? To learn more, join us at 12pm ET in person or online! Watch here: https://ow.ly/ZfNs50UQmm6

#Taiwan's National Health Insurance (#NHI), one of the world’s most successful #healthcare systems, underwent a significant reform last December: The elimination of the #suspension mechanism. As overseas residents continue to take advantage of the suspension and strategically use the NHI for high-cost elective treatment, Y. Tony Yang, an endowed professor and an associate dean at the George Washington University, suggests that the reform not only addresses the fiscal and fairness concerns but also creates opportunities for innovation and international partnership. Read Yang's #GTB to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan's NHI and its current challenges: https://ow.ly/toqu50UMOnY

Ready for GTI's first event in 2025? Join #GTI tomorrow at 12pm ET to navigate the change and continuity of Taiwan policy under #Trump's administration! Light lunch will be provided, so RSVP if you haven't! https://ow.ly/8SOo50UO9e9

"#Taiwan is at the heart of the information technology revolution." In face of complex transnational challenges, Taiwan could play a role in offering valuable experience and #technology that contribute to global efforts. Shihoko Goto, the director the Indo-Pacific Program at the Wilson Center, recognized Taiwan's capability and advocated for greater #inclusion of Taiwan in international cooperation at a #GTI event. Learn more about GTI Task Force and their insights about US-Taiwan partnership: https://ow.ly/knAq50UMHsa

"#AI-generated images reproduce cultural biases that reinforce misunderstandings about #Indigenous people." Margaret Yun-Pu Tu, also known as Nikal Kabala’an, a PhD candidate in law at the University of Washington, discusses in her #GTB about #Taiwan’s Indigenous people's identity and cultural expression being harmed by AI-generated content. She advocates for more comprehensive policies reflecting on how to maintain and enhance Indigenous people's visibility and significance in the AI era. For more discussion about Taiwan's Indigenous people and their representation in AI-generated content, read Tu's GTB here: https://ow.ly/VmF950UM9OU

Do you know there is a Taiwanese NGO in #Turkey, sheltering Syrian #refugees? Chen-Yu Chiu, the CEO of Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens, expressed in Taiwan Salon that over 50,000 citizens from #Taiwan support the operation of the Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre through donations, technical support, and all kinds of resources. Listen to the latest episode of #GTI's soft power podcast, Taiwan Salon, and get to know Dr. Chiu's amazing journey of running Taiwan-Reyhanli Centre for World Citizens: https://ow.ly/BGCh50UMGhV

As President #Trump took office this month, his #transactional perspective on international affairs becomes a important variable when it comes to his #Taiwan policy. On January 30, #GTI is presenting our first public seminar in 2025 exploring the future of #US-Taiwan relationship under the Taiwan Relations Act, focusing on the four pillars of #TRA: #defense/security, #economic, #international space, and #people-to-people ties. Register now: https://ow.ly/Nntt50UMFki

"Facing vagaries tied to #Trump’s outlook on foreign policy, #Taiwan should increase its defense budget and pursue economic measures that promote mutual benefit and long-term engagement." Huynh Tam Sang and Truong Tuan Kiet, from Ho Chi Minh City-University of Social Sciences and Humanities, navigate #challenges that Lai's administration may face regarding #US-Taiwan relations under Trump’s 2.0 presidency. Sang and Kiet indicate two #opportunities for Taipei to maintain and even enhance the bilateral relations: 🪖 #Defense: Taiwan should lift its defense spending, which would convince Trump that Taiwan is willing to contribute financially to Washington’s support, while also advancing its #military modernization objectives. 💸 #Economy: Taiwan should deepen ties with the United States by hastening #TSMC's investment projects and intensifying lobbying efforts regarding the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century #Trade. Read Sang and Kiet's #GTB to learn more about their recommendations for Taiwan under Trump 2.0: https://ow.ly/YJHh50UM0if

"The reality is we have a vibrant future together with the people of #Taiwan economically, politically, diplomatically, even militarily." Carolyn Bartholomew, the Chair of Radio Free Asia, spoke at a #GTI event about a lively future shared by the United States and Taiwan with close cooperation in various areas. Watch the event recording to learn more about the GTI Task Force on #US-Taiwan partnership: https://ow.ly/zVVR50ULT8g

With the ongoing fundamental changes in the #geopolitical landscape, both #Taiwan and #US governments have to rethink its foreign policy and bilateral relations. On January 30, #GTI is holding our first public seminar in 2025, navigating the future trajectory of the pillars of US-Taiwan relations, #security, #economic, #people-to-people ties, under #Trump 2.0. Get your tickets for in person attendance here: https://ow.ly/N5Qw50UMFEq