# East Asian Economy

The Silicon Gilded Cage: Why Taiwan’s Record GDP Masks a Deepening Industrial Malady

Taiwan's per capita GDP has surpassed that of Japan and South Korea due to the global AI boom, yet this growth is unevenly distributed. The island faces 'Taiwan Disease,' a structural imbalance caused by over-reliance on semiconductors, currency undervaluation, and a widening wealth gap that leaves the average citizen struggling with inflation.