Taiwan

Taiwan, is a state in East Asia, and is officially known as the Republic of China (ROC). It’s the largest and most populous state in the world, that’s not a member of the United Nations.  

Today, Taiwan is one of the major players in the technology sector, and is the 22nd-largest economy in the world. It ranks highly in public education, freedom of the press, healthcare, and human development.

The People's Republic of China (PRC) claims that ROC’s government is illegitimate. The ROC has its own constitution, holds elections, and has an independent armed forces branch from the PRC. Lack of wide diplomatic recognition around the world, causes confusion as to whether the ROC is an independent state, or defunct state, under international law.

Because the PRC refuses to engage in diplomatic relations with any nation that recognizes the ROC, only  16 UN member states and the Holy See maintain ties with the ROC. The US, however, remains one of Taiwan’s closest allies under the Taiwan Relations Act passed in 1979. The government is broken down into five branches including: executive, legislative, judicial, control, and examination Yuan. Commander in chief, and leader of the armed forces, is the president, who is voted in by popular vote.

The Judicial Yuan is the highest  judicial organ in the ROC. The highest court is the  Supreme Court, consisting of a number of civil and criminal divisions. Constitutional disputes are heard in the constitutional court, which was established in 1993. Although there’s no right to a  trial by jury, citizens are granted fair public trial rights, governed by law. Today, Capital punishment is still used in the ROC, although efforts to abolish it have been made.

The major conflict today is ROC’s relationship with the PRC. Another main conflict in the state is the establishment of National Communications Commission, to take over the Government Information Office. DPP administration officials corruption scandals, and issues amongst political party members, have also been recent conflicts in the state.

The National Law Review covers news, stories, content, and international affairs from Taiwan, the PRC, and its relations in Asia, and around the world. International relations, sanctions and the imposition of duties, and cases including money laundering and fraud, are some of the stories covered in relation to Taiwan on the National Law Review. International trade relations, visa and immigration policy, and other relevant stories are also covered frequently. Visitors will always find the latest content when visiting the site.

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Mar
19
2024
The BR International Trade Newsletter: February 2024 Blank Rome LLP
Mar
19
2024
Cross Border Catch-Up: Digital Nomad Visa Trend in East Asia [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
16
2024
Law Library of Congress Publishes Report on Selected Issues in Biotechnology Regulation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
27
2023
Considering DPF Certification? It May be Worth Considering APEC Certifications, Too Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
21
2023
USITC Preliminary Injury Decision As To Extruded Aluminum Imports Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
15
2023
Visa Exemption Approved for India and Taiwan Berry Appleman & Leiden
Oct
13
2023
What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know about . . . The New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Aluminum Extrusions Foley & Lardner LLP
Oct
9
2023
At It Again: New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Aluminum Extrusions from Fifteen Countries ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
31
2023
Don’t Sleep on it! Domestic Mattress Producers Seek Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on Imports from 13 Countries ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
25
2023
New Antidumping Duty Petitions on Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale from India, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam ArentFox Schiff LLP
Feb
27
2023
TradeTalk China: February 18-24, 2023 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
1
2023
Trade Alert: New Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Petitions on Certain Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and the United Kingdom Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
20
2022
Serving Taiwanese Defendants by Mail under the Federal Rules Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Dec
3
2021
Global Solutions, Episode 28: Remote-Work Considerations for Employers Doing Business in the Asia-Pacific Region [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
25
2021
$50 Million Ransom Demand Largest Ever Robinson & Cole LLP
Nov
23
2020
Good News for Fintechs: Taiwan Announces Plans to Streamline Payments Regulations K&L Gates
Nov
18
2020
Good News For Global Fintechs: Proposed Amendment To Taiwan's Act Governing Electronic Payment Institutions Aims To Consolidate The Development Of Electronic Money And Payment Industries And Streamline The Provision Of Payments K&L Gates
Jun
25
2020
Global Solutions Episode 2: What’s up, Doc? Designated Occupational Medical Providers’ Roles in Reopening During COVID-19 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
7
2020
CFIUS Clearance: Yageo Corporation and Kemet Corporation Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
30
2020
Managing the Commercial Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak: Force Majeure Declarations Foley & Lardner LLP
Jan
23
2020
ACTA Update January 23, 2020: Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
16
2020
Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2020 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
6
2019
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Collated Steel Staples from China, Korea, and Taiwan Faegre Drinker
May
28
2019
In Historic First for Asia, Taiwan Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
25
2019
Global Chemical Product Innovation & Developments: Australia, Canada, China, Israel, South Korea, UK Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Feb
22
2019
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from China, India, Taiwan and Thailand Faegre Drinker
Jan
25
2019
Global Chemical Product Innovation and Development: Asia, Americas, Australia Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
23
2019
Taiwan Publishes New Chemical Control Law Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
10
2019
Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2019: Asia & Australia Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
19
2018
Upcoming/New CFIUS Filing: FIT Hon Teng Limited and Belkin International, Inc. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
22
2018
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Steel Propane Cylinders from China, Taiwan and Thailand Faegre Drinker
May
11
2018
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation: May 2018: Americas, Asia and Middle East Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Apr
11
2018
Terminating Employees in Taiwan K&L Gates
Jan
8
2018
Taiwan to Strengthen Allergen Labeling for Prepackaged Foods Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
8
2017
Non-Competition Clauses Under Taiwan Law K&L Gates
Oct
29
2017
ACTA Update October 27, 2017: Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
16
2017
Taiwan takes a stance on ICOs K&L Gates
Oct
6
2017
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Forged Steel Fittings from China, Italy and Taiwan Faegre Drinker
Oct
3
2017
FinTech in Taiwan: Regulatory Efforts and The Need For Speed K&L Gates
Sep
27
2017
New Antidumping Petitions on PET Resin from Brazil, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan and Taiwan Faegre Drinker
Jun
15
2017
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation- June 2017: Asia, Australia and OECD Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
3
2017
Amendments to the Grace Period in Taiwan for Novelty and Inventive Step Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
31
2017
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber from China, India, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam Faegre Drinker
Apr
24
2017
Fairchild (Taiwan) Corp. v. Power Integrations, Inc. Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Mar
15
2017
Tensions Heighten on the Korean Peninsula Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
2
2017
Enforcement of International Arbitration Award in Non-New York Convention Country Mintz
Jan
28
2017
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation- January 27, 2017: Asia Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
10
2017
Global Policy Watch: Tensions Building Up in Cross-Strait and U.S.-China Relations Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
15
2016
Continuing Resolution, Trump Taiwan Call, Chinese WTO Anniversary: Trade Talk Week in Review (5-11 December 2016) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
6
2016
Iran Sanctions, Trump Transition, Taiwan, TPP: Trade Talk Week in Review Nov 28 – Dec 4 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
 

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