Deutsche Welle :
Shoppers pack the malls and the restaurants in downtown Taipei. The economy is bustling, and Taiwan’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities have made it central to global supply chains.
The Taiwan Research Institute has forecast economic growth of over 3% in 2025. But like everywhere else in the region, Taipei residents are fearful of a turbulent new year.
What will 2025 bring for its rival China? What will Donald Trump’s second term mean for countries dependent on trade with the US?