Economic Relations between Taiwan and Southeast Asia: A Review of Taiwan’s “Go South” Policy

[[abstract]]Taiwan has become one of the world's largest overseas investors and net exporters of capital. Due to this, the infrastructure is severely strained, therefore the government is striving to cope with the situation by fostering national economic policies in an attempt to enhance Taiwan's competitiveness in the international market and maintain economic growth. This paper discusses the "Go South" policy which strives to strengthen bilateral investment, trade and other substantive relations with the countries of Southeast Asia. Section I explains the underlying reasons and goals for the "Go South" policy. Section II explains the legal mechanisms adopted by the Taiwanese government and analyzes Taiwan's expansion of trade and investment in Southeast Asia. Section in reviews the rationale behind the "Go South" policy from both economic and political viewpoints, specifically discussing the underlying reasons for the policy and the justifications of the policy.[[fileno]]2070407010002[[department]]科技法律研究