Lawbalization Episode 5: Taiwan’s Role as Asia’s Legal and Innovation Hub with Roick Feng
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Episode Summary
Jonathan Bench speaks with Roick Feng, co-managing partner of Zhong Yin Law Firm in Taiwan, about life and business amid rising cross-strait tensions. They explore generational attitudes, supply-chain strategies from “China-plus-one” to commit-or-exit, Taiwan’s rule-of-law advantages over mainland China, and the island’s evolving blockchain/VASP regulatory landscape—plus why Taiwan is an ideal launchpad for Asia and how lawyers act as strategic partners. Connect with Roick on LinkedIn here.
The conversation highlights generational shifts in Taiwanese views on China, key differences between Taiwan’s rule of law system and China’s rule by law approach, and Taiwan’s evolving blockchain regulations, including the upcoming VASP Act. Roick also outlines why Taiwan is an ideal launchpad for foreign businesses: an innovative workforce, strong infrastructure, and access to the wider Chinese-speaking market.
The episode closes with Roick’s perspective on lawyers as strategic partners who can turn legal disputes into growth opportunities, illustrating how smart legal strategy drives business success.