Min-Hua Chiang
Non-Resident Fellow, Taiwan Studies Programme, University of Nottingham, UKArticles by Min-Hua Chiang
Technology
How Chinese talent powers US AI dominance
US AI leadership has long relied on Chinese talent, from leading researchers in top institutions to foreign-born engineers driving innovation, underscoring how global talent flows have been central to its technological dominance. Economist Min-Hua Chiang gives her analysis.
Min-Hua Chiang
29 Apr 2026
Economy
How Taiwanese firms became the US’s secret weapon against China’s rise
Taiwanese firms have long been vital partners in the US economic strategy towards China. Their flexible operations and investments are reshaping supply chains and helping the US strengthen its manufacturing base while managing the challenges of China’s rise. Economist Min-Hua Chiang gives her read.
Min-Hua Chiang
15 Oct 2025
Economy
Should the US fear a BRICS currency?
Much has been said about the possibility of BRICS creating a new currency or promoting the RMB to rival the US dollar. But is this feasible? According to economist Min-Hua Chiang, it is unlikely that BRICS will successfully threaten US dollar dominance. Nevertheless, this does not mean that the US should be complacent, she says.
Min-Hua Chiang
27 Dec 2024
Economy
Taiwan’s quest for global economic integration despite CPTPP hurdles
Due to China’s political pressure, Taiwan’s prospect of joining the CPTPP remains dim. However, the island’s strength in fabricating semiconductor chips will allow it to stay connected closely with the CPTPP members and the rest of the world.
Min-Hua Chiang
10 Jun 2024
Economy
China's economic weakness as informed by the 'Taiwan model'
While China has tried to diversify its export destinations, as Taiwan did when it faced economic bottlenecks in the early periods of its development, its manufacturing sector with a large presence of foreign firms is still largely tied to the US market. Meanwhile, efforts to lift the domestic economy have been stymied by a lack of consumer spending and regulatory clampdowns. Academic Min-Hua Chiang examines the issue.
Min-Hua Chiang
05 Oct 2023
Economy
China's application to join CPTPP comes to the fore, after the UK's entry
With the UK's addition to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the question of the next applicant, China, joining comes front and centre. Other applicants like Taiwan, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Uruguay are also keen to be part of a grouping that could become the largest free trade area in the world. Academic Min-Hua Chiang outlines the stakes involved.
Min-Hua Chiang
20 Jul 2023
Economy
Taiwan's economy is breaking away from China's
Heritage Foundation researcher Min-Hua Chiang observes that China is fast losing its grip on its economic coercion strategy vis-à-vis Taiwan. With supply chains regrouping after a period of US-China trade war and geopolitical tensions, Taiwan has found greater support in its efforts to delink cross-strait issues with its economic survival.
Min-Hua Chiang
21 Mar 2023