General Science and Technology Performance: Democracy and Inclusiveness To cultivate talent: A diverse scientific research talent ecosystem was established by recruiting 2,418 international S&T professionals in the critical domains of national development. Initiatives to nurture domestic talent included promoting crossuniversity collaboration in fields such as chip design and AI, as well as encouraging student participation through national competitions to help them sharpen their practical skills. Additionally, industrial talent was developed through 124 joint projects. Over 74,000 individuals participated in various training programs involved in crossdomain training. To promote public welfare: Public participation in policy discussions was promoted to enhance transparency. The safety of agricultural products was improved by reducing pesticide use. Procedures for tax integration and online tax payments were simplified to increase public convenience. Financial security measures were fortified to ensure resilience and security in the financial system. Data analysis and AI were used to help immigration agents detect instances of undocumented immigrants more efficiently, thereby strengthening national border security. To promote diversity and equality: Various measures were implemented to promote equality and inclusion in scientific research, including encouraging women to enter the field of cybersecurity, which resulted in the participation of 3,067 female students in related activities. Subsidies were provided to female researchers who had to suspend their participation in the workforce because of childbirth or other factors, supporting their return to scientific research. Additionally, several policy recommendations were made to promote the sustainable development of enterprises and enhance employment flexibility for middle-aged and older adults. Relevant courses were designed for new residents to promote digital equality across society. To further humanistic literacy in S&T: The reason for promoting the integration of science, technology, and humanistic literacy has been to address challenges to the ethical, cultural, and societal values of Taiwan. The Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank initiative enhanced public understanding of and engagement with Taiwanese XIII
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