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Writing & Media
Commentary on the legal rules and public affairs that connect Taiwan, the United States, and the world. Choose a topic to browse.
U.S.–Taiwan Relations & Security
Deterrence, arms sales, and the legal framework of U.S.–Taiwan relations.
The Taiwan Readiness Trap: When “Do More” Starts to Weaken Deterrence
Featured with commentary by UPI: UPI Korea Regional Review, Director’s Corner, September 2026 →
Taiwan Cannot Afford to Become China’s Back Door
The Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act and the Institutionalization of U.S.–Taiwan Relations
Trade & Dispute Resolution
Tariffs and trade enforcement, customs valuation, tax treaties, product regulation, and international dispute resolution.
Legal and Practical Issues in Import Royalty Valuation: Customs Audits and the Role of Importer Self-Assessment
The Cultural Impact of Product Labeling: Addressing the Governance Challenge of Simplified Chinese Products
U.S. Sanctions Alert: The Giant Bicycle Case and Labor Compliance Gaps in Taiwan
Republished in translation: “The need for human rights due diligence,” Taipei Times, October 8, 2025 →
Multiple Legal Tools Remain Available to the U.S. Government: Implications of the Reciprocal Tariffs Court Decision for Taiwan
Tariffs and Institutional Challenges: A Legal Response Guide for Mid-Sized Enterprises
The Future of a U.S.–Taiwan Double Taxation Agreement
Also published in Accountant Magazine, Summer 2025
Data Privacy & Technology
Data protection and platform governance in cross-border commerce.
Learning from EU Reform: Strengthening Information Governance for Cross-Border E-Commerce
The Impact of Establishing a Data Protection Officer Regime
Bilingualism & Public Education
Legal bilingualization and public understanding of Taiwan.
Transitional Justice Shows Young People the Road to Democracy
Liking Taiwan; Understanding It
Regulatory Bilingualization and Taiwan’s Challenge of Global Integration
In the Media
Interviews and news coverage.
Taiwan’s Bilingual 2030: Beyond the Classroom
Going It Alone on Capitol Hill: Taiwan Advocate Harper Chen Pushes to Rename Taiwan’s U.S. Office
Taiwanese Student Harper Chen Elected to American Bar Association Post, Hopes to Deepen Taiwan–U.S. Exchange
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