Why it’s time for Taiwan to further pension reform

Incumbent Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen made many proposals in her election manifesto. The one that most struck a chord with local voters was her vow to defend the island’s sovereignty at a time when Beijing is striking a more hostile posture. In contrast, pension reform, another urgent topic, received barely a mention from Tsai. Her reticence is understandable. Pension reform is never an easy topic to discuss, particularly in a fast-aging society like Taiwan. It’s all the more …