Taiwanology

American investment plays a vital role in Taiwan's economy. The US ranks as Taiwan's second-largest source of foreign direct investment, and is also its second-largest trading partner. Beyond these impressive figures, the U.S. stands as Taiwan’s most significant strategic ally. Following the latest edition of AmCham's annual White Paper, we talked to AmCham Chairperson Dan Silver on why U.S. businesses remain optimistic about Taiwan's growth and opportunities despite rising geopolitical tensions. 06:50 - AmCham's role in shaping the Taiwan Relations Act 16:05 - Why does AmCham publish a Taiwan White Paper each year? 26:04 - Why should Taiwanese people care about what this White Paper has to say? 33:55 - Why do most U.S. businesses remain bullish on investing in Taiwan? Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Dan Silver, Chairperson of AmCham in Taiwan Producers: Weiru Wang, Billy Wu ＊Read more about how AmCham Taiwan facilitated the birth of Taiwan Relations Act: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3336 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

When you hear “industrial computers,” you might think of robotic arms on assembly lines or power plants. But the new generation of industrial computing comes in all shapes and sizes, from conveyor belt sushi restaurants to cashier systems in cafes and supermarkets. Our guest today calls it “AIoT”—Artificial Intelligence of Things combined with Edge Computing—powering devices from Las Vegas slot machines to Israel's Iron Dome. 70% of these vital computers are made by Taiwanese companies. We unpack Taiwan's tech prowess with Chaney Ho, one of the co-founders of the world's largest industrial computing company. 05:30 - How Advantech started and why was the navy its first customer? 13:20 - How industrial computers determine our daily lives? 23:16 - What is "edge computing" and what does it have to do with industrial computing? 29:10 - Why Taiwanese companies provide over 70% of the world's industrial computers Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Chaney Ho, Co-founder of Advantech Producers: Weiru Wang, Billy Wu ＊Read more about how Taiwan's industrial computers: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3386 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

In this special episode, we delve into the challenges faced by environmental journalists in Taiwan. Dr. Aziz Mulla, himself an expert in preserving Taiwan's coral reefs, had an in-depth interview with Kwangyin and Sally Jensen, an environmental reporter for the TV station TaiwanPlus. This episode was recorded in January and was first aired February 8, 2024. 16:20 - How to make environment journalism relevant for a larger audience 21:50 - What can Taiwan do to curb the climate disaster? 34:10 - How can business protect the climate and also be profitable? 43:35 - What can be done to improve the education system? Host: Dr. Aziz Mulla Guests: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine; Sally Jensen, reporter for TaiwanPlus. Producers: Weiru Wang, Ian Huang, Billy Wu, Morris Chen, David Kao ＊Read more about Taiwan's efforts to revive coral reefs: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3320 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

As global buyers like Apple and Nike ramp up pressure on their supply chain to decarbonize, everyone in Taiwan seems to want more renewable energy: from chip makers like TSMC to smaller manufacturers of nuts and bolts. But the pace has been slower than expected. In 2023, renewables accounted for a mere 10% of Taiwan's electricity consumption, and will surely fall short of its target of 20% by 2025. Can this be fixed? How badly does Taiwan really want renewable energy, and is anyone prepared to pay for it? 7:20 - What are the challenges facing Taiwan's renewable energy in general/ 10:58 - Why is solar deployment in Taiwan so difficult? 18:40 - What headwinds is Taiwan facing in offshore wind? 28:23 - Exploring Taiwan's untapped geothermal energy potential 31:03 - What to do going forward/ Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Raoul Kubitschek, managing director of NIRAS Taiwan Producers: Weiru Wang, Ian Huang ＊Read more about how Taiwan's renewable obstacles: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3672 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Pundits and policymakers in the US and Europe are increasingly worried that, as China's economy slows down, China’s excess manufacturing capacity might overflow the world with cheap imports, ranging from steel, solar panels, to electric cars. Moreover, what's looming on the horizon are legacy semiconductors. How worried should we be? What can be done to mitigate the impact of Chinese overcapacity? 5:00 - In global trade, we have seen "China shock" before. What's different this time? 7:27 - The three major impacts brought by the Chinese overcapacity 8:55 - Will there be Chinese overcapacity in semiconductors? 15:25 - Why is it unlikely for cheap EVs to flood Taiwan streets? 21:36 - What would be the impacts if China increases domestic chip production and utilization? Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Silva Shih, China editor, CommonWealth Magazine Producers: Weiru Wang, Ian Huang ＊Read more about how China's overcapacity impacts world economy: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3670 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting