Taiwan President Outlines Carbon Fee and Green Investment Strategy

President Lai Ching-te spoke at exhibitions in Taipei, stating that a company's ability to reduce emissions directly influences Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and future orders. He announced that the government would use carbon fee revenue to fund green transitions and technological innovation. Furthermore, the administration plans to invest NT$100 billion over eight years to aid micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in their digital and net-zero transitions.

The policies signal a shift toward mandatory emissions pricing and targeted government funding to meet increasingly stringent international supply chain requirements. This effort aims to ensure Taiwan's industries remain competitive while meeting national greenhouse gas reduction targets.