I have worked in an NGO, a political party, and the private sector, taking part in policy research as well as international and domestic advocacy. These experiences taught me to analyze the trade-offs of policies from different angles, to identify potential conflicts in implementation, and to pay attention to the groups most affected under pressure. Finding common ground in international exchanges, coordinating within complex systems, and building communication across disagreements have been part of my daily work, and they mirror the challenges Taiwan faces every day in the international community.
Returning to academia is not a withdrawal but an extension. Observation requires roots, and only by grounding myself in solid foundations can I grow stronger. I am now pursuing a master’s degree at the School of Political Science and Economics at National Taiwan University, focusing on national security, economic policy, and technology industries, with particular attention to how shifts in the global order reshape political and economic frameworks and strategic choices.
At the same time, I founded Island Insight, a writing platform rooted in Taiwan’s perspective. Domestically, a healthy democracy must be supported by a strong civil society, which requires continuous dialogue on public issues. Internationally, Taiwan needs more voices that speak with clarity and resolve, contributing to the shaping of strategic frameworks.
Across different fields, I have always held to the same concern: how to help people live better lives. From competing in mathematics contests as a child, to conducting research on magnetic thin films in a physics lab during high school, and later studying economics and law at university, I began with an interest in how science could improve living standards. Today, I focus on how societies can enable people to live with dignity and freedom.
For people to live with dignity and freedom, and for Taiwan to preserve choice and resilience in a turbulent world—this is the future I want to pursue.
Island Insight began with a simple idea: to write about the world—both international and domestic—through the lens of Taiwan. It is a writing platform, but also a space for ongoing dialogue.
The articles focus on four main areas:
Taiwan is not an isolated island. We are embedded in global political and economic structures. To safeguard our future, Taiwan must not only understand geopolitical change but also take part in shaping the emerging strategic order.
Island Insight is not about offering conclusions. It is about sustaining a process: enabling readers to see the links between Taiwan and the world, and inviting them to join a dialogue that is still unfolding.