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Taiwan’s Economy

The Taiwan Advantage

TAITRAOur Services

OUTLINE

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Population: 23 Million; roughly 4 million more residents than Florida

Size: 36,190 Sq. Km

Foreign Trade: Total: US$571.8 Billion (2012)17th largest trade economy worldwide Export: US$301.1 Billion (2012)Import: US$270.7 Billion (2012)

Foreign Exchange Reserves: US$408.5 Billion (2012) 6th in the World

Main exports: electronics; flat panels; metals; textiles, plastics, chemicals; optical, photographic, measuring, and medical instruments

Main imports: electronics, machinery, crude petroleum, precision instruments, organic chemicals, and metals

Taiwan at a Glance

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Taiwan - Your Ideal Partner

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World Economic Forum (WEF)Global Competitiveness Report 2012~2013 (among 144 economies)• 1st in “Inflation, annual % change ” under Macroeconomic environment • 1st in “State of cluster development ” under Business sophistication • 1st in “Fixed Telephone Lines” under Infrastructure CategoryThe TECH 100, 2011

8 Taiwanese Companies Listed (US 43; Japan 11; China 8; Brazil 6; India 6)• 3rd in the world; 2nd in Asia

Business Environment Risk Intelligence (BERI) Investment Environment Risk Assessment Report 2012• 4th in Profit Opportunity Recommendation (among 50 countries); 2nd in Asia

International Institute for Management (IMD)The World Competitiveness Scoreboard 2012• 4TH in Business Efficiency (among 59 countries)

Taiwan’s Global Competitiveness

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)2009-2013 Innovation Ranking• 6th in the world (among 82 countries); 2nd in Asia

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Taiwan’s Top Global Brands Total value for Top 20 brands amounted to US$12.41 billion in 2012.

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Log on: www.brandingtaiwan.org

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Six Emerging Industries

High-end Agriculture

Culture & Creation

HealthcareGreen Energy

Tourism

Biotech

Healthcare

Ten KeyService Industries

Int’l Cuisine

Urban Renewal

Education

Chinese E-commerce

WiMax

Finance

Int’l Medical Care

Music & Digital Content

Conventions &

Exhibitions

International Logistics

Four EmergingIntelligent Industries

Cloud Computing

Patent Industrializa-

tion

Intelligent Green Building

Intelligent Electric Vehicle

Taiwan’s Government Industry Focus

STRATEGIC LOCATION

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Taiwan: The Gateway

China

TAIWAN

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Taiwan as the Ideal Air & Sea Transit Hub

Beijing

SeoulTokyo

Hong Kong

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Taiwan offers the shortest average flying time to major Western Pacific cities:2 hours and 42 minutes

Direct air and sea links with China:■Direct flying destinations: 41■Direct flights: 558/week ■Cargo charter flights: 48/week ■Sea transport: 12 harbors in Taiwan, 70 harbors in China

Direct air links with:■12 cities in Europe■32 cities in Asia■13 cities in North America

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Advantages Gained under ECFA Import tariff preferences on cross-

strait trade Opening of direct cross-straits postal,

communications, and transportation links facilities flow of goods and personnel.

Taiwan competitive Advantages Increased intellectual property rights

protection for Taiwan. Government subsidy incentives for

establishment of corporate R&D centers in Taiwan

• Cross-strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) Signed on June 29, 2010

Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA)

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Source: General Administration of Customs, P.R.O.C.

China‘s Top 10 Exporters in 2012

Why Choose Taiwan

Strong Presence in China

TOP Company Name Location Country Export Value

1 Dagong Computer Shanghai Taiwan (Quanta ) 28,267

2 Futaihua Industrial Shenzhen Taiwan (Hon Hai) 27,567

3 Hua Wei Technologies Shenzhen China 9,874

4 Changshuo Technology Shanghai Taiwan (ASUS) 8,899

5 Compal Information Technology Kunshan Taiwan (Compal) 8,862

6 Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Taiwan (Hon Hai) 7,576

7 Hongfujin Precision Electronics Chengdu Taiwan (Hon Hai) 7,499

8 Dongguan City Processing Dongguan China 6,921

9 Nokia Beijing Finland 6,760

10 Hongfujin Precision Electronics Yantai Taiwan (Hon Hai) 6,019

Unit: US$ million

38th largest trade partner with Florida

Total Trade with TaiwanUSD$ 594.9 million

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Taiwan + Florida

•Founded in 1970 •Globally recognized as Taiwan’s foremost non-profit trade promotion organization.•Organize various governmental and private trade promotion initiatives•International exhibitions and conventions•Strong marketing network with 58 overseas offices around the world.

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The U.S. National Export InitiativeTaiwan Pacific Bridge Initiative

Statement of Intent by the

U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration

U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS)

and The Taiwan External trade Development

Council (TAITRA)

Target Sectors:

• Renewable energy• Water resource

• Travel and Tourism Services• Information and Communication

Technologies • Publishing Services

• Education and Training Services• Healthcare

• Medical• Biotechnology.

Statement of Intent

Exchange of information and cooperation regarding potential cases and inquiries

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• Organize meetings with suppliers• Efficient and effective vendor/partner selection process• Assist foreign businesses in establishing a wider

presence in Taiwan• Sponsor air ticket and hotel accommodations for foreign

companies

Business Matchmaking Services

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Explore business opportunities, insights, investment trade and counseling services to fast track your business with Taiwan.

Benefit from a sound legal framework and comprehensive IP protection.

Benefit from a well-established logistics and communications infrastructure.

Benefit from the language, cultural, and geographical similarities Taiwan shares with China.

Business Alliance Services

http://investtaiwan.nat.gov.tw/index.html

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Attend and Exhibit in Multiple Taiwan International Trade Shows

Preferential pricing available to exhibit as part of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) coordinated USA

pavilions

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US-SOURCING TAIWAN

The tentative schedule August 7th:

• Opening Ceremonies (09:00-10:00 am) • Procurement Presentations (10:00-12:00 pm)

• One-on-One procurement meetings (03:00-05:00 pm)

Having made great strides in developing its economy over the years, Taiwan has now become one of the leading suppliers of technologically advanced products in the global market. It is

home to key suppliers of products such as machinery, auto parts, fasteners, garments and accessories, computers, electronics,

photovoltaic applications, green energy products, and biotechnology.

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TAIWAN(ROC) AND ST. KITTS & NEVIS TRADE SHOW 2013

Event: Taiwan(ROC) and St. Kitts & Nevis Trade Show 2013

Date: June 26-27, 2013

Trade Delegation: June 25-28, 2013

Location: Royal St. Kitts Hotel

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WHAT CAN TAITRA DO FOR YOU?

Contact Us: Taiwan Trade Center Miami

5301 Blue Lagoon Drive, Ste. 150Miami, FL, 33126

miami@taiwantrade.com.tw

Tel: 305.266.9191Fax: 305.266.8787

http://miami.taiwantrade.com.tw

Questions? We have answers!

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