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This article critically examines Taiwan\u2019s international development cooperation strategy in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on the role of the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) as both a foreign aid mechanism and a political communication tool. Situated within the broader geopolitical tension with China and Taiwan\u2019s diplomatic isolation, the article employs a qualitative methodology, including document analysis, to trace the historical evolution of Taiwan\u2019s development aid strategy. It explores how Taiwan\u2019s transition from aid recipient to emerging donor has shaped its foreign policy goals, particularly through soft power and liberal institutionalist frameworks. The analysis highlights Taiwan\u2019s efforts during the pandemic, including health diplomacy, capacity-building projects, and multilateral collaborations, as strategic tools to gain international goodwill and political legitimacy. However, these initiatives face significant challenges due to China\u2019s coercive diplomacy, economic incentives to Taiwan\u2019s allies, and the persistent application of the One China Policy in multilateral institutions like the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite its robust humanitarian contributions, Taiwan\u2019s aid often yields limited diplomatic returns, as evidenced by the loss of key allies such as Nauru and Honduras. The article argues for recalibrating global governance norms to recognise non-sovereign entities\u2019 developmental contributions and proposes practical reforms to enable Taiwan\u2019s observer status in international organisations. By contrasting Taiwan\u2019s transparent and capacity-driven aid model with China\u2019s debt-heavy infrastructure diplomacy, the article underscores the ethical and strategic value of Taiwan\u2019s international cooperation. The article concludes by recommending institutional innovations to enhance Taiwan\u2019s participation in global development and public health systems.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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