National Strategy

National strategy stands at an unprecedented moment of restructuring. As semiconductors become geopolitical weapons, data flows redefine sovereign boundaries, and artificial intelligence rewrites the rules of industrial competition, the traditional concept of national security — centered on military and diplomacy — has expanded into a full-spectrum strategic framework encompassing technology, demographics, energy, and institutional competitiveness. As the critical node of global advanced chip manufacturing, Taiwan possesses unique strategic leverage in this great-power competition, yet also faces structural risks without precedent.

Prof. Hung-Yi Chen draws on perspectives from legal institutions, industrial policy, and international comparisons to provide in-depth analysis of core national strategy issues: the four dimensions of digital sovereignty and survival strategies for small states; how tech diplomacy transforms chips into geopolitical currency; the AI national strategy pathway from Silicon Island to Smart Island; the financial sustainability challenges of long-term care in a super-aged society; the long-term impact of low fertility and skilled immigration on workforce structures; the legislative evolution of fintech from regulatory sandboxes to systemic legal frameworks; and the institutional readiness required for cross-border data flows as Taiwan pursues CPTPP accession. These analyses integrate global trend assessments with Taiwan's local context, offering policymakers, industry leaders, and academic researchers a strategic thinking framework that combines depth with foresight.