Amid shifting global conditions, Taiwan might soon have a new opportunity to stage a diplomatic reversal in the Americas. When promises go unfulfilled, foreign policy adjusts to meet the political reality in which livelihoods and public trust are key. While Asfura’s election boosts diplomatic confidence in Taiwan, it also underscores the need for strategic evolution. As global supply chains are restructured and awareness of the risks posed by authoritarian expansion grows, more countries are reassessing the costs behind China’s promises. Edwin Yang is an associate professor at National Taiwan Normal University and chairman of the Central Taiwan Association of University Professors.

Source: Taipei Times January 06, 2026 17:35 UTC