The Western Pacific remains a highly active theater defined by sustained U.S.-led military exercises and escalating great power competition. Key evidence includes continuous joint operations, such as RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii and the deployment of CSGs into the South China Sea, juxtaposed with increased naval activity from both China (PLAN task groups) and Russia near Japan's critical straits. These movements underscore a strategic push by non-allied powers to assert presence and challenge regional norms. Policy implications dictate that allied nations must maintain robust multilateral cooperation and interoperability to safeguard freedom of navigation and manage escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Taiwan And Europe Trade Relations And Economic Security
English Summary
The report argues that the economic relationship between Europe and Taiwan is rapidly evolving from purely commercial ties to a strategic partnership centered on national security and resilience. Key evidence highlights the growing importance of three sectors—semiconductors, renewable energy, and dual-use technologies (like drones)—as both sides seek to diversify supply chains and achieve strategic goals. While trade is expanding, the growth of Taiwanese investment into Europe remains hampered by regulatory and capital allocation concerns. Strategically, deepening cooperation in these high-tech sectors is crucial for Europe's energy transition and economic security, positioning Taiwan as a vital partner in global technological resilience.
中文摘要
本報告指出，歐台之間的經濟關係正從純粹的商業聯繫，快速演變為以國家安全和韌性為核心的戰略夥伴關係。關鍵證據凸顯了三個領域——半導體、再生能源和軍民兩用技術（如無人機）——的重要性日益增加，因為雙方都在尋求分散供應鏈並達成戰略目標。儘管貿易正在擴張，但台灣投資歐洲的增長仍受限於監管和資本配置方面的顧慮。從戰略角度來看，深化在這些高科技領域的合作，對於歐洲的能源轉型和經濟安全至關重要，這將使台灣定位為全球技術韌性的關鍵夥伴。
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