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Jiang, Wun-Ji、Lee, Roy Chun、Lo, Shih-Fang、Wang, Yu-Shung、Li, Yi-Ching、Hsu, Yu-Chia, 2024/08/21
Abstract: This study aims to explore the feasibility of three different emerging technologies (including blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things) in improving bottlenecks within international trade supply chains. In addition, in response to the needs of Taiwan's policies, this study particularly emphasizes the research on blockchain. Apart from addressing the feasibility of improving supply chain bottlenecks, the study also investigates its potential applications in other trade sectors and its implications for the participation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in international trade and the promotion of focus areas in the APEC Internet and Digital Economy Roadmap. The research methodology primarily involves literature review (including secondary data collection), field interviews, and hosting seminars. The key points of the research are summarized as follows:
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Jiang, Wun-Ji、Lee, Roy Chun、Hsu, Yu-Chia、Su, Yi-Wen、Li, Yi-Ching, 2023/08/09
The aim of the study is to explore the prospects of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as well as the advantages and limitations of Taiwanese enterprises in expanding into seven African countries with growth potential (Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, and Eswatini). A qualitative analysis was also conducted to identify the modes of market entry by Taiwanese businesses, potential barriers and strategies, explore the possibility of entering the African market together with other countries (including the US, Japan, UK, and South Africa), and solicit industry suggestions on ways the government and Taiwanese busiensses could expand into the African market. In so doing, the study developed policy recommendations for the government on African market entry. The following provides an overview of the analysis results.
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Yen, Huai-Shing、Lee, Roy Chun、Yang, Shu-Fei 、Kao, Chun-I、Cheng, Yun-Hsing、Wang, Yu-Shung, 2023/08/09
The research covers the following key topics: 1. Focus and aims of the Trump administration's economic and trade agenda; 2. US economic and trade engagement with major trading partners and potential impact; 3. Development of US tech regulation; 4. Bilateral economic and trade agreements under the Trump administration; 5. The Trump administration's participation in multilateral economic and trade forums; 6. The impact of Trump administration's economic and trade agenda on Taiwan's industrial development strategy, and 7. Comprehensive analysis, conclusions, and policy recommendations for US-Taiwan economic and trade policy coordination.
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Lee, Roy Chun、Lo, Shih-Fang、Wang, Yu-Shung、Su, Yi-Wen、Hsu, Yu-Chia、Li, Yi-Ching, 2023/08/09
The key issues that OECD discusses and addresses tend to shape the future of global economy. Identifying the critical trade issues for OECD in recent years, therefore, provides informative insights into the future global economic and trade landscape. The study focuses on five key trade issues for OECD in recent years: industrial subsidies, fossil fuel subsidy reform, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), trade and environment, and conflict minerals and rare earths, and examines key interest areas under each topic, while exploring the policy implications for Taiwan to deepen its participation in the global governance system.
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Yu, Pei-Ju、Hong, Wei-Chun、Lee, Roy Chun、Yen, Huai-Shing, 2023/08/09
The study began with an analysis on the current development of digital healthcare sector in Taiwan from the perspective of different stakeholders and industry players, followed by an investigation on digital healthcare priorities for both the public and private sectors in seven APEC economies, which include the US, Japan, South Korea and four target countries in Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy—Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand, and Australia. The study aims to identify the key areas and development models for digital healthcare in Taiwan and APEC economies. The findings indicate the following: 1) the US boasts a more advanced digital health system and regulatory framework, which could serve as a model for APEC economies; 2) the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the development of telehealth in APEC economies; 3) Taiwan has competitive advantages in several AI-enabled data/medical imaging applications; 4) Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia have implemented different levels of robot solutions in digital healthcare; and 5) a regional pattern, characterized by integration of existing online consultation platforms, has been observed across the New Southbound countries, a result driven by the pandemic.
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Jiang, Wun-Ji、Lee, Roy Chun、Li, Yi-Ching, 2023/08/09
The present research aims to analyze the investment opportunities and business environments in emerging markets in Africa. It also seeks to examine future prospects of a number of sectors in Africa, including agriculture and food processing, renewable energy, textiles, building materials, and information and communication technology (ICT), and to discuss relevant case studies of Taiwanese investment. The findings of the research are expected to inform investment decision-making for Taiwanese businesses. The research consists of four parts. Part I analyzes the trends and structures of bilateral trade and investment between Taiwan and Africa (see Chapter 2). Part II examines investment opportunities and local business environments in eight countries, including Egypt, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Eswatini, Somaliland, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to provide information for Taiwanese businesses considering investment in Africa (see Chapter 3). Part III explores the experiences and opinions of Taiwanese businesses in agriculture and food processing, renewable energy, textiles, building materials, and ICT sectors that have invested in Africa (see Chapter 4). Based on the research findings and industry inputs, the final section, Part IV, presents the conclusions, SWOT analysis for Taiwanese businesses investing in Africa, and policy recommendations (see Chapter 5).
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Lee, Roy Chun、Hsu, Yu-Chia、Su, Yi-Wen、Wang, Lee-Rong、Wang, Yu-Shung、Cheng, Yun-Hsing, 2023/08/09
This study compiles the short-term and medium- to long-term strategies for global economic recovery and growth in the post-pandemic era proposed by four international economic and trade organizations and fora, namely WTO, APEC, G20, and OECD. An analysis on four critical issues—supply chain resilience, green recovery, digital economy, and inclusion—is conducted to identify global trends and key areas of focus. By reviewing the positions and policy development of major economies, such as the US, EU, and Japan, this study offers suggestions on Taiwan’s stance in future WTO and APEC deliberations, as well as policy recommendations, which are presented as follows.
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Lee, Roy Chun、Wang, Yu-Shung, 2023/08/09
In an effort to address the emerging security risks posed by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the European Union has been developing the “Artificial Intelligence Act” since 2021. The proposed act aims to regulate AI applications through a risk-based approach, featuring pre-market requirements and post-market surveillance for high-risk AI systems. Phase I of the present study presents an overview of the draft AI Act, followed by an impact assessment for the relevant domestic sector.
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Jiang, Wun-Ji、Lee, Roy Chun、Jiang, Wun-Ji、Li, Yi-Ching, 2023/08/09
Drawing upon the 2017 White Book for Business and Investment in Thailand, the present study reviews recent changes in Thailand’s business environment and investment climate in general, and explores the prospects for Taiwan-Thailand bilateral cooperation in the context of the US-China trade war and the post-pandemic era. In an effort to provide updates from the previous edition, interviews with Taiwanese investors in Thailand were also conducted to develop policy recommendations for Thai authorities of trade and investment, and shed light on the actual needs of Taiwanese businesses in Thailand amidst recent shifts in international economy and trade.
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中華經濟研究院WTO及RTA中心 李淳 副研究員, 2023/02/16
Taiwan should welcome any international leaders and friends that show support by way of visiting. Despite different domestic considerations, the significance of such visits and other explicit support is demonstrated by the war in Ukraine. Taiwan and all visiting leaders are also not acting to change the status quo through these visits — the cross-strait ‘new normal’ should be best defined as grey zone coercion.
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