On his second anniversary, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te set out maintaining peace and stability and a livelihoods-first agenda as core priorities, repeatedly stressing that the island's future is decided by its 23 million people.

Domestic priorities

Domestically, the presidential office foregrounded livelihood stability—prices and jobs—and industrial competitiveness, aiming to keep an edge in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing while adjusting to demographic change.

Notably, from 2026 Taiwan is implementing talent-attraction rules—easing graduate work permits and residency—to address labor shortages from low birth rates and aging.

Cross-strait ties, reported factually

President Lai has said he is willing to engage Beijing through orderly exchanges based on equality and dignity. We do not judge either side on cross-strait matters, presenting only official positions and facts in a balanced way.

For our readers

For readers weighing study or work in Taiwan, its domestic policy shifts are practical information. We will follow up by comparing Korean and Taiwanese systems to aid planning.

We report Taiwan's politics and policy factually and with political neutrality.