2019 Taiwan White Paper
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The annual Taiwan White Paper is written and published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (AmCham). It includes an overall assessment of Taiwan’s business climate, a review of the status of last year’s priority issues, and statements of the current priority issues identified by AmCham’s industry-specific committees. An additional section offers recommendations to the U.S. government.
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2019 Taiwan White Paper
- 1. 2019 TAIWAN WHITE PAPER www.amcham.com.tw/advocacy/white-paper Download the WHITE PAPER:
- 2. TAIWAN WHITE PAPER BACKGROUND 2 PRESIDENT WILLIAM FOREMAN American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei May 29, 2019
- 3. AmCham Taipei White Paper published annually since 1996. 24Industry committees
- 4. More than 4 months of preparation… 14Board of Governors & Supervisors 40+Industry-specific Committee Co-chairs and specialists 35+Committee meetings
- 5. 5 CHAIRMAN LEO SEEWALD American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei May 29, 2019 2019 TAIWAN WHITE PAPER “A TIME FOR ACTION”
- 6. 6 8 Issues solved Solved 11% Good Progress 21% Under Observation 38% Stalled 26% Dropped 4% Solved Good Progress Under Observation Stalled Dropped 71 Issues Raised
- 7. 7 15 Good Progress Solved 11% Good Progress 21% Under Observation 38% Stalled 26% Dropped 4% Solved Good Progress Under Observation Stalled Dropped 71 Issues Raised
- 8. 8 15 Good Progress Solved 11% Good Progress 21% Under Observation 38% Stalled 26% Dropped 4% Solved Good Progress Under Observation Stalled Dropped 71 Issues Raised 32% Issues solved or showing good progress
- 9. 9 The momentum must continue: Taiwan should break the habit of “election paralysis”
- 10. 10 HIGHLIGHTS: MAJOR ISSUES SOLVED Human Resources Capital Markets Cosmetics Telecom & Media
- 11. 11 HUMAN RESOURCES Provide exemptions from certain provisions of the Labor Standards Act for defined professional and administrative personnel. 在勞動基準法中擴增特定責任制專業及 管理人員得不受工時及加班費之限制
- 12. 12 CAPITAL MARKETS Lifting the requirement that offshore analysts be chaperoned by locally licensed securities personnel when visiting professional investors. 為解決證券商人力精簡趨勢，鬆綁或簡 化對國外分析師拜訪專業機構投資人應 由國內高級業務員陪同之規定
- 13. 13 COSMETICS Resolution of 3 issues relating to the introduction of the Cosmetics Act: definition of cosmetics, use of “corrective advertisements,” and regulation of toothpaste/mouthwash. 解決3個與化妝品法案有關的議題： 釐清化 粧品的定義 、「更正廣告」 之獨特條款 ， 以及牙膏/漱口水的管制。
- 14. 14 TELECOM & MEDIA Amend the Copyright Act to criminalize the manufacture, import or sale of infringing OTT boxes. 修改著作權法，將製造、輸入或銷售侵權 OTT盒子之行為予以刑罰化
- 15. Key items showing good progress INFRASTRUCTURE & ENGINEERING Amend theModel ContractTerms& Conditionstoallowcontractorsto submitchange notifications.修訂公共工程契約範本，使承包商得通知業主變更契約。 Adoptthe“Most AdvantageousTender”approachratherthan“LowestPrice”as the preferred selection process for public projects. 公共工程招標優先採取「最有利標」之評選流程，而非「最低標」。 PHARMACEUTICALS Implement Patent Linkage and Data Exclusivity to strengthen IPR protection for innovative products. 實施專利連結與資料專屬權，以強化對創新產品的智慧財產權保護，確保獎勵創 新的投資環境。 TELECOM & MEDIA Lower spectrum fees to speed up mobile bandwidth network development. 調降頻率使用費促進行動寬頻網路發展。 CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS Improve the protection of Confidential Business Information with regard to chemical substance disclosure. 改善化學物質資訊揭露的商業機密保護。
- 16. 16 Taiwan continues to face challenges in both international and domestic environments External Pressures: U.S.-China trade war Political Season: Upcoming presidential campaigns Internal Challenges: 5 shortages and aging population
- 17. 17 WARM RELATIONS WITH U.S. American recognition that Taiwan is animportant trading partner andan important beacon for democracy in Asia. REGULATORY REFORMS Taiwan is reforming its laws to be meet international best practices and attract more innovative industries OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Arealization thatTaiwan is an attractive place todo business and the beginning of atrend of moving operations backto Taiwan.
- 18. 18 Excellent Workforce Strengthened IPR Protection Open Society, Rule of Law Strategic Location Quality of Life Excellent Workforce Taiwan has numerous fundamental strengths as a business location
- 19. 19 Position Taiwan to take advantage of major changes in the structure of global trade. 1 • Work closely with the U.S. to resolve major outstanding economic issues to gain strong American support. 2 • Commit to international standards and practices, avoiding Taiwan-unique regulations. 3 • Build on that cooperation to actively seek a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the U.S.
- 20. 20 4 • Spur innovation as the source of Taiwan’s competitiveness: Continue to focus on areas with high growth potential. Example: “5+2 Innovative Industries” 5 • Raise government efficiency: Improve interagency cooperation and provide meaningful responses to stakeholder comments on proposed new regulations. Further enhance Taiwan’s investment climate
- 21. 21 Messages to the U.S. Government Help to maintain regional stability and prosperity in Taiwan by fostering increased economic partnership Set the stage for BTA negotiations through the resumption of TIFA Council meetings. Arrange more high-level government visits in both directions. Implement tax reforms to relieve burdens on Americans overseas and help promote U.S. exports.
- 22. Our Goal Energy Assuringasufficient, reliable(zero power dips), andcost-effective energy supply–basedonan appropriatemixofenergy sources –tosupport Taiwan’sfutureindustrial competitiveness. Pharmaceutical EnablingTaiwanese patientsto have access to innovativenew drugs soon after their internationallaunch,and aidingTaiwan’sadvance intothe new realm of biologicsand biosimilars. Banking Furthering Taiwan’s progress toward becomingoneofAsia’s financialhubsthroughthe promotion offintech, development ofgreen finance,andthe enhanced competitiveness of Taiwan’sfinancialsector Asset Management Moving the industryfrom product-focused sellingto advisory by ensuring product suitability, focusing on customer solutions,and improving financialadvisors’ skillsto provide portfolio solutions to achieve long-term financialgoals.
- 23. 23 A time for action. The world economic and political environment is changing faster than ever and requires Taiwan’s urgent attention. Taiwan faces serious challenges, but it also has some key advantages. Negotiating a BTA with the U.S. would be good for both countries’ economic interests. LOOKING AHEAD
- 24. 24 This is a critical point in time. We feel a great sense of urgency.
- 25. Download the 2019 White Paper SCAN ME Or visit our website: amcham.com.tw/advocacy/white-paper/
Hinweis der Redaktion
- Each of AmCham’s industry committee creates a Priority Issues Paper included in the annual Taiwan White Paper, which is presented to the government and the public as a summary of the current business climate in Taiwan for each specific field.
- Morethan four months of preparation by – 20-member Board of Governors & Supervisors and members of Government Relations Committee who consider macro economic and business issues and set the overall “tone.” Final vetting by BOG-appointed sub-committee. More than 50 Committee Co-Chairs, who coordinate with their respective committees on updating and identifying new business sector priority issues. AmCham Office Staff Members Senior Director & Editor-in-Chief Don Shapiro Senior Director of Government & Public Affairs Amy Chang Government & Public Affairs Manager Patrick Lu
- 2018: Scoreboard for 2017 issues – 11 Resolved (13%) 21 Good Progress (25%) = Nearly 40%
- External Pressure: The U.S.-China trade war is putting a profit squeeze on many Taiwanese enterprises, threatening potential shifts in global supply chains. Taiwan is at a severe disadvantage in its lack of bilateral or multilateral trade agreements with major trading partners. Political Campaign: upcoming election may monopolize public attention and put a serious crimp in the workings of government for more than half a year. Internal Challenges: How to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population despite increasing budgetary constraints? How to alleviate the “five shortages” – land, power, water, labor, and professional/technical talent – that pose a predicament for potential industrial investors?
- 1) Opportunity in U.S.-China Trade War U.S.-China tariff war is prompting a number of Taiwanese manufacturers to consider moving their China-based operations back to Taiwan, either completely or for the most technically sophisticated portions. That is highly positive news in terms of job creation, tax revenue, and overall industrial development. 2) Strengthened Relationship with the U.S.: Taiwan’s relationship with the U.S. appears better than it has been in decades – as numerous U.S. government visitors to Taipei have attested to. One reason is the deterioration in American relations with China. U.S.-Taiwan collaborate in a wide variety of ways. Example: Global Cooperation Training Framework- provides a platform for Taiwanese experts to interact with counterparts from Southeast Asia and elsewhere on many subjects of concern to both the U.S. and Taiwan. Example: AIT US$255.6-million complex – concrete expression of American commitment to Taiwan, which takes place as embassy to represent U.S. interests in Taiwan 3) Continued Progress on Regulatory Issues: a second year with another high record Resolved issues: 4 from Cosmetics Committee, 2 from Insurance, and 1 from Agro-chemicals, 1 from Capital Markets, 1from Human Resources, and 1 from Telecommunications & Media. Priority issue: revision to labor regulations and constructive development was revitalization of interest in the Taiwan market by private equity funds
- Taiwan has numerous fundamental strengths as a business location