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Jiang, Wun-Ji、Hsu, Yu-Chia、Li, Yi-Ching、Su, Yi-Wen, 2024/08/21
Foreign trade and economic activities serve as vital drivers of economic growth for most Asian countries. Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea have faced deteriorating trade conditions with their major trading partners, China and the United States, finding themselves in a similar situation caught between the two giants. This study aims to analyze the strategies on supply chain adjustment of Japan and South Korea over the past decade and thus draw insights from their experiences in adapting to changes in the global trade environment.
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Yen, Huai-Shing、Su, Yi-Wen、Cheng, Yun-Hsing, 2024/08/21
This study focuses on the regulatory mechanisms adopted by various countries in the recent years to protect critical technologies, with the aim of safeguarding national security and economic security. Firstly, the study examines the foreign investment screening mechanisms of the United States, the European Union, Germany, Japan, and South Korea. It reveals that all five nations have amended legislation within the last five years.
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Yen, Huai-Shing、Su, Yi-Wen、Hsu, Yu-Chia, 2024/08/21
On September 10th of this year, the United States officially elevated its relationship with Vietnam to a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” while initiating the “North American Leaders’ Summit” and the “U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue” with Mexico. The United States plans to enhance supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and Mexico in semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy, and healthcare. Vietnam was chosen by the United States for friendshoring primarily due to due to considerations such as its geostrategic importance, low cost of living, abundant labor force and natural resources, as well as Vietnam’s participation in many important FTAs.
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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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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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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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