Dr. Poa-Kuan Ke, a renowned figure in the field, joins the Kuomintang's at-large legislative candidate list: How can Taiwan advance in digital innovation?

Taiwan is witnessing a historic moment as renowned information education and entrepreneurship expert Professor Ko Ju-chun is listed as one of the Kuomintang's at-large legislative candidates, becoming a key advocate in the fields of law and digital innovation. In fact, this is not the first time the Kuomintang has recruited private sector experts, focusing on emerging technologies such as blockchain. In 2016, TEDxTaipei co-founder Hsu Yu-jen was elected as the fifth at-large legislator, and during his term until 2020, he promoted legislation for financial technology innovation, blockchain connectivity, and industry self-regulation.

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Kuomintang announces list of at-large legislators, Dr. Ko Ju-chun ranks third

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The Challenges and Opportunities for Prospective Legislators

Gregory Ge: A Significant Leap from Academia to Politics

Professor Gregory Ge, widely known as Dr. Pao, has been ranked third on the Kuomintang's list of at-large legislator candidates. This not only recognizes his extensive experience in information education and entrepreneurship but also signifies the possibility of him entering the Legislative Yuan to become a representative voice for Taiwan's youth entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and digital environment.

Gregory Ge's response to being nominated as a Kuomintang at-large legislator: "Holding Web3, signing on the blockchain, thank you!"

Taiwan's Challenges: Lagging Behind in Bitter Struggle

Rapid Development of the Digital Environment and Taiwan's Response

Presently, Taiwan is facing a rapidly changing digital environment and increasingly fierce international competition. Establishing an environment that aligns with international trends is crucial in supporting the competitiveness of Taiwan's youth on the global stage. Taiwan needs to focus on attracting global talent to create an open and collaborative international ecosystem, especially in the fields of information and communications technology, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.

In the past decade, Taiwan's government has lagged behind in the progress of the digital environment. The Taiwanese government needs to accelerate its pace to keep up with international standards. This includes relaxing digital trade and company establishment conditions in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and transforming the government into a facilitator of industrial innovation rather than an obstacle. Regulations related to procurement laws, regulations promoting participation in international organizations, and other related laws should be thoroughly reconsidered to remove obstacles to digital projects, open-source collaboration, and international cooperation.

Policy Recommendations and Legal Adjustments

Revisiting Regulations Related to the Digital Economy

To promote the overall momentum of Taiwan's digital economy, it is recommended to revisit regulations related to digital assets and industries to foster healthy competition in the virtual currency and digital asset industries.

To safeguard the interests of all in sharing the benefits of digital technological advancements, it is suggested to establish a dedicated guidance mechanism to assist domestic funds and talents in entering relevant industries and to support innovative businesses in terms of taxation, loans, and subsidies. Additionally, new regulations should be formulated in digital laws to address emerging digital cross-border platform norms, artificial intelligence regulations, personal data protection, and regulations related to virtual currencies that are in line with Taiwan's actual conditions. This will not only empower entrepreneurs to embrace new opportunities but also protect the digital rights of all individuals.

Expectations for Professor Ge's Contributions

We look forward to Professor Gregory Ge, a prospective legislator, leveraging his influence in the parliament to further promote legislative and oversight work in Taiwan's digital, technological, and innovative entrepreneurship fields, contributing to the nation's digital future.

Which Incumbent Legislators are Involved in Blockchain-related Issues?

Currently, legislators from both parties have shown involvement in blockchain and cryptocurrency issues, such as Legislators Jiang Yongchang, Guo Guowen, and Li Guimin:

• Taiwan's First Special Cryptocurrency Law Proposal! Legislator Jiang Yongchang: Should Face It Head-On with Special Laws Evaluation
• Legislator Guo Guowen Inquires about the Regulatory Authority for Virtual Currencies, FSC Chairman Huang Tianmu: There Will Be a Certain Role, Pending Decision by the Executive Yuan
• FTX Taiwan Users Left Unattended! FSC Focuses Only on Anti-Money Laundering, Legislator Li Guimin: Allowing International Organizations and Individuals to Infringe on Taiwanese Investors