A land of opportunity
Having read Brianne Winfried’s article (“Recognizing Taiwan’s true identity,” April 6, page 8), I strongly agree with her comment that Taiwan “is a thriving, innovative and independent force,” and that it should be recognized all around the world.
Taiwan is also a land of opportunity. As a French native living in Taiwan, both Taiwan and the US share a common dream, and welcome all foreigners to grow and become successful as long as they enter the country legally, and respect the law and the values of freedom.
Taiwan’s freedom allows everyone to experience and enjoy the nation’s natural beauty and unique culture, take advantage of excellent educational programs, share one’s professional skill sets and taste exceptional culinary gourmet.
Taiwan is an innovative country in which people from every walk of life can learn and share new professional skills. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), Taiwan is thriving to become an “AI hub” to provide more opportunities to everyone to become multiskilled professionals.
Taiwan allowed me to earn a master’s degree in applied foreign languages and a doctorate in education. Thanks to my family’s support, I have achieved a more successful life than if I had stayed in the UK 25 years ago. This opportunity provided me with the ability to develop my interpersonal relationships, understand cultural differences between France and Taiwan, and write education textbooks.
The “Taiwan dream” has become the modern “American dream.” Taiwan should and must be recognized as a strong and independent country thriving to grow and gain more success on the international stage.
David Blasco
New Taipei City
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