Taiwan in the Hidden War: The Contest for Technological Sovereignty Against Infiltration

In an era where technological supremacy increasingly determines national power and economic prosperity, the battleground for competitive advantage has shifted from traditional military theaters to research laboratories, corporate boardrooms, and academic institutions. This transformation has created new vulnerabilities that nation-states must address while maintaining the openness necessary for innovation to flourish. Taiwan, positioned at the epicenter of global technology production and caught between its democratic values and the strategic pressures of cross-Strait relations, offers a unique lens through which to examine these challenges.

This edited volume presents a comprehensive examination of Taiwan’s approach to technology security challenges across multiple sectors and policy domains. The contributors, drawn from academic institutions and government agencies, offer diverse perspectives on the challenges Taiwan faces and the strategies it has developed to address them.

The volume is structured to provide both sectoral analysis and cross-cutting themes that illuminate the broader patterns of Taiwan’s technology security challenges. Individual chapters examine specific sectors including AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and academic exchanges. The contributors have sought to present a balanced assessment that acknowledges both the successes and limitations of Taiwan’s approach while identifying areas where further development may be necessary.