A nation must think before it acts.
Since the bulk of Taiwan’s trade is with China, special attention has been devoted to business people. Those who endorse policies favorable to China receive appointments to PRC organizations and favorable treatment for their investments; those who do not find opportunities cut off. Although Taiwan is forbidden to participate in China’s One Belt One Road scheme, compliant individual companies may be granted exceptions. With billions of dollars at stake, the lure can be difficult to resist.