Taiwan geopolitical risks 結果共6筆

Explore the impact of geopolitical risks, trade frictions, and inflationary rate hikes on Taiwan’s machine tool exports in April, as reported by the TMBA, with a significant decline in export value compared to the previous year and the preceding month, highlighting the global economic challenges faced by the industry.

Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang to lead a delegation to Geneva, advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO and emphasizing the unanimous domestic support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, despite the challenges posed by UN Resolution 2758. Chiang highlights Taiwan’s effective governance and sovereignty over its territory, calling for meaningful participation in the UN system to enhance global visibility, improve cross-strait relations, and promote regional stability.

Explore how Taiwan’s core inflation cycle has dramatically shortened from an average of 17.19 months to just under 8 months over recent years, leading to a significant shift in public perception towards inflation. This change is attributed to various factors, including the pandemic, geopolitical risks, and climate change, affecting the country’s inflation trend and resulting in a discrepancy between public feeling and official statistics.

Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang emphasizes the need for ＂cooling down＂ U.S.-China-Taiwan relations, advocating for open communication to prevent misunderstandings and misjudgments. Laura Rosenberger’s visit to Taiwan and Ma Ying-jeou’s trip to China are seen as efforts to maintain stability rather than escalate tensions, with an emphasis on dialogue and reducing regional geopolitical risks. Chiang underscores the importance of peaceful cross-strait relations for the benefit of Taiwan’s people and businesses.

KMT vice-presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong claimed that he invited Taylor Swift to perform in Taiwan in 2023, but she declined due to concerns over the island’s geopolitical risks. Jaw warned that without a peaceful environment, investors would be discouraged from investing in Taiwan, potentially hindering the modernization and progress of businesses. He criticized the DPP for escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait and believed that the U.S.’s harsh rhetoric and threats could deter potential investors. However, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs disputed these claims, stating that foreign investment in Taiwan reached US＄10.7 billion by November 2023, the second-highest rate in 15 years. The MOEA emphasized that ＂war risk＂ did not deter foreign capital, citing major semiconductor companies and AI companies that have recently invested significantly in Taiwan. With the general elections approaching, the MOEA urged Jaw not to damage Taiwan’s reputation for political gain.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs reported that the Industrial Production Index for September 2023 decreased by 6.72% compared to the same month in the previous year. The manufacturing industry experienced a decline rate of 7.01%, marking 16 consecutive months of negative growth.