l It is now official: the United States will include Taiwan in its
visa-waiver program in November 2012. Taiwan is the 37th country or
region in the world to be extended such courtesy, and Republic of China (ROC) passport holders can now travel to
129 countries and areas around the world without applying for a visa first.
l While many factors were responsible, the de-escalation of tension
across the Taiwan Strait and the island’s democratic and economic accomplishments were considered
most important.
l Amidst global economic uncertainty and economic malaise at home,
Washington’s decision to include Taiwan in the visa-waiver program provided a timely shot in the arm to
the Ma administration. More importantly it has broadened Taiwan’s
international space beyond the traditional definition of the term.....
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