Asia Report #56 | December 9, 2021
As an unprepared world reeled under the onslaught of the pandemic, Taiwan stood out for its early success in managing the spread of the virus. Taiwan continues to outperform other states in handling Covid-19, and a big reason is the way in which digital technology is being skillfully deployed for public health purposes within a demanding, vibrant democracy. How was Taiwan able to “hack” the pandemic and what does it suggest for the broader international community?
To take up this question, the Sigur Center for Asian Studies convened a Roundtable featuring Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang, and two leading experts, Chelsea Chou, Associate Professor in the Graduate Institute of National Development at National Taiwan University and Lorien Abroms, Professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University. The event was moderated by Deepa Ollapally, Associate Director of the Sigur Center.
