Roy Ngerng 鄞義林
@royngerng.bsky.social
Wage advocate. Work in labor rights. Activist sued by Singapore prime minister. Based in Taiwan.
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My articles: https://justicefortaiwan.wordpress.com/about/
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Facebook: Roy Ngerng
My articles: https://justicefortaiwan.wordpress.com/about/
A quick note that while China rejects the San Francisco Peace Treaty, it however considers the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation to be valid (against international norms), and China uses them to claim Taiwan (and Okinawa, if it wants). More on the specific text in this infographic below: 👇
December 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A quick note that while China rejects the San Francisco Peace Treaty, it however considers the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation to be valid (against international norms), and China uses them to claim Taiwan (and Okinawa, if it wants). More on the specific text in this infographic below: 👇
China wants to sign a 'peace treaty' in order to get Taiwan to 'surrender' to China, so that China can claim to be the successor to ROC, and take Taiwan. ROC was the government in China before moving to Taiwan, and China desperately wants the successorship.
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Peace pact cannot guarantee peace: Lai - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
China wants to sign a 'peace treaty' in order to get Taiwan to 'surrender' to China, so that China can claim to be the successor to ROC, and take Taiwan. ROC was the government in China before moving to Taiwan, and China desperately wants the successorship.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
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China is demanding Japan acknowledge the Cairo/Potsdam Declarations, but these documents not only allow China to use force against Taiwan, but also on Japan.
This is why a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency.
SEE HOW CHINA MAY START A CONFLICT based on these documents:
This is why a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency.
SEE HOW CHINA MAY START A CONFLICT based on these documents:
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
China is demanding Japan acknowledge the Cairo/Potsdam Declarations, but these documents not only allow China to use force against Taiwan, but also on Japan.
This is why a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency.
SEE HOW CHINA MAY START A CONFLICT based on these documents:
This is why a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency.
SEE HOW CHINA MAY START A CONFLICT based on these documents:
I spoke with Radio Taiwan International about Taiwan's low wages and rising cost of living, and how it is a national security concern.
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Ep.3 - Japan-China battle of narratives, Taiwan's cost of living, and more - Rti
In this episode: - Analysing the battle of narratives between China and Japan around Taiwan a...
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November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I spoke with Radio Taiwan International about Taiwan's low wages and rising cost of living, and how it is a national security concern.
www.rti.org.tw/en/programne...
www.rti.org.tw/en/programne...
Glad to speak to CNN about Taiwan's low-wage situation: "Taiwan’s economy has seen exceptional growth in recent years – and booming profits among tech businesses – average workers & employees in other sectors have been mostly left out, widening the income disparity."
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The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off | CNN Business
For proof that an economy can thrive even under constant military threats from a powerful neighbor and amid US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, look no further than Taiwan.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Glad to speak to CNN about Taiwan's low-wage situation: "Taiwan’s economy has seen exceptional growth in recent years – and booming profits among tech businesses – average workers & employees in other sectors have been mostly left out, widening the income disparity."
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I've created posters to fight China's propaganda:
1) China's claims over Taiwan have no legal basis.
2) China has a history of misinterpreting and violating international agreements for its own territorial expansion.
3) A simpler version explaining Taiwan's independence.
1) China's claims over Taiwan have no legal basis.
2) China has a history of misinterpreting and violating international agreements for its own territorial expansion.
3) A simpler version explaining Taiwan's independence.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I've created posters to fight China's propaganda:
1) China's claims over Taiwan have no legal basis.
2) China has a history of misinterpreting and violating international agreements for its own territorial expansion.
3) A simpler version explaining Taiwan's independence.
1) China's claims over Taiwan have no legal basis.
2) China has a history of misinterpreting and violating international agreements for its own territorial expansion.
3) A simpler version explaining Taiwan's independence.
Thing about pro-CCP people is they try to persuade you by preying on what they think are your fears, but when you insist on using logic, it falls apart and they then resort to calling you names or labeling you as evasive or illogical, even as it is they who display these traits.
November 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Thing about pro-CCP people is they try to persuade you by preying on what they think are your fears, but when you insist on using logic, it falls apart and they then resort to calling you names or labeling you as evasive or illogical, even as it is they who display these traits.
As someone who faced political persecution before, it is clear China/CCP's actions against Puma Shen is blatant persecution, and I admire him for continuing to stand up for what is right & his love for Taiwan. For all intents & purposes, Taiwan is an independent country,.. 1/
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Joseph Wu on X: "This is #Taiwan. This is freedom. We will never back down. @PumaShen is set to testify in the #German #Bundestag. You are our hero, Puma. https://t.co/8d7O0pJm10" / X
This is #Taiwan. This is freedom. We will never back down. @PumaShen is set to testify in the #German #Bundestag. You are our hero, Puma. https://t.co/8d7O0pJm10
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November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As someone who faced political persecution before, it is clear China/CCP's actions against Puma Shen is blatant persecution, and I admire him for continuing to stand up for what is right & his love for Taiwan. For all intents & purposes, Taiwan is an independent country,.. 1/
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Reposted by Roy Ngerng 鄞義林
Compared with economically similar countries, Taiwan's wages are as low as half of theirs even though profits and housing prices are highest, or even twice as high. Their minimum wages have reached NT$45,000 but this is Taiwan's median wage and minimum wage is lower than NT$30,000.
Taiwan's GDP per capita will surpass US$40,000 next year and its GDP per capita and cost of living is also similar to Spain, Slovenia and Japan today. But how do Taiwan's wages at the low and middle-income compare—I explore the data in this newest article.
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
Taiwan’s Wages Are Lower Than Countries with Similar GDP per Capita - Ketagalan Media
In short, Taiwan needs to be genuine about its practice of human rights, and align its labor rights with its advocacy of democracy.
ketagalanmedia.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Compared with economically similar countries, Taiwan's wages are as low as half of theirs even though profits and housing prices are highest, or even twice as high. Their minimum wages have reached NT$45,000 but this is Taiwan's median wage and minimum wage is lower than NT$30,000.
Compared with economically similar countries, Taiwan's wages are as low as half of theirs even though profits and housing prices are highest, or even twice as high. Their minimum wages have reached NT$45,000 but this is Taiwan's median wage and minimum wage is lower than NT$30,000.
Taiwan's GDP per capita will surpass US$40,000 next year and its GDP per capita and cost of living is also similar to Spain, Slovenia and Japan today. But how do Taiwan's wages at the low and middle-income compare—I explore the data in this newest article.
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
Taiwan’s Wages Are Lower Than Countries with Similar GDP per Capita - Ketagalan Media
In short, Taiwan needs to be genuine about its practice of human rights, and align its labor rights with its advocacy of democracy.
ketagalanmedia.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Compared with economically similar countries, Taiwan's wages are as low as half of theirs even though profits and housing prices are highest, or even twice as high. Their minimum wages have reached NT$45,000 but this is Taiwan's median wage and minimum wage is lower than NT$30,000.
Reposted by Roy Ngerng 鄞義林
Taiwan's GDP per capita will surpass US$40,000 next year and its GDP per capita and cost of living is also similar to Spain, Slovenia and Japan today. But how do Taiwan's wages at the low and middle-income compare—I explore the data in this newest article.
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
Taiwan’s Wages Are Lower Than Countries with Similar GDP per Capita - Ketagalan Media
In short, Taiwan needs to be genuine about its practice of human rights, and align its labor rights with its advocacy of democracy.
ketagalanmedia.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Taiwan's GDP per capita will surpass US$40,000 next year and its GDP per capita and cost of living is also similar to Spain, Slovenia and Japan today. But how do Taiwan's wages at the low and middle-income compare—I explore the data in this newest article.
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
Taiwan's GDP per capita will surpass US$40,000 next year and its GDP per capita and cost of living is also similar to Spain, Slovenia and Japan today. But how do Taiwan's wages at the low and middle-income compare—I explore the data in this newest article.
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
Taiwan’s Wages Are Lower Than Countries with Similar GDP per Capita - Ketagalan Media
In short, Taiwan needs to be genuine about its practice of human rights, and align its labor rights with its advocacy of democracy.
ketagalanmedia.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Taiwan's GDP per capita will surpass US$40,000 next year and its GDP per capita and cost of living is also similar to Spain, Slovenia and Japan today. But how do Taiwan's wages at the low and middle-income compare—I explore the data in this newest article.
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
ketagalanmedia.com/2025/10/31/t...
Reposted by Roy Ngerng 鄞義林
相較於那些人均 GDP 與生活成本相近的國家，台灣的薪資甚至只有它們的一半，儘管台灣的企業利潤與房價卻是最高的，且房價甚至更高出兩倍。若要達到與其他國家相當的水平，台灣的最低工資應該要提升至每月新台幣 45,000 元，但這卻是目前台灣的薪資中位數。
在這篇新文章中，我寫到台灣的人均 GDP 預計明年將超過 4 萬美元，而台灣目前的人均 GDP 與生活成本已與西班牙、斯洛維尼亞及日本相當。然而，台灣的薪資水平相比之下如何？ ——我比較了台灣的低薪與薪資中位數（包括稅後收入），以及各產業部門的薪資，來觀察台灣與這些國家的差距。
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
台灣人均GDP明年將突破四萬美元，但就經濟發展階段而言，勞工薪資仍被嚴重低估 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網
本文分析台灣薪資與經濟發展的脫鉤現象。儘管人均GDP已達日本、西班牙水準，薪資中位數卻僅其六成。主因在於最低工資增長緩慢，使經濟成果分配不均，勞工薪資相對於台灣的經濟實力，已被嚴重低估。
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October 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
相較於那些人均 GDP 與生活成本相近的國家，台灣的薪資甚至只有它們的一半，儘管台灣的企業利潤與房價卻是最高的，且房價甚至更高出兩倍。若要達到與其他國家相當的水平，台灣的最低工資應該要提升至每月新台幣 45,000 元，但這卻是目前台灣的薪資中位數。
相較於那些人均 GDP 與生活成本相近的國家，台灣的薪資甚至只有它們的一半，儘管台灣的企業利潤與房價卻是最高的，且房價甚至更高出兩倍。若要達到與其他國家相當的水平，台灣的最低工資應該要提升至每月新台幣 45,000 元，但這卻是目前台灣的薪資中位數。
在這篇新文章中，我寫到台灣的人均 GDP 預計明年將超過 4 萬美元，而台灣目前的人均 GDP 與生活成本已與西班牙、斯洛維尼亞及日本相當。然而，台灣的薪資水平相比之下如何？ ——我比較了台灣的低薪與薪資中位數（包括稅後收入），以及各產業部門的薪資，來觀察台灣與這些國家的差距。
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
台灣人均GDP明年將突破四萬美元，但就經濟發展階段而言，勞工薪資仍被嚴重低估 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網
本文分析台灣薪資與經濟發展的脫鉤現象。儘管人均GDP已達日本、西班牙水準，薪資中位數卻僅其六成。主因在於最低工資增長緩慢，使經濟成果分配不均，勞工薪資相對於台灣的經濟實力，已被嚴重低估。
www.thenewslens.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
相較於那些人均 GDP 與生活成本相近的國家，台灣的薪資甚至只有它們的一半，儘管台灣的企業利潤與房價卻是最高的，且房價甚至更高出兩倍。若要達到與其他國家相當的水平，台灣的最低工資應該要提升至每月新台幣 45,000 元，但這卻是目前台灣的薪資中位數。
Reposted by Roy Ngerng 鄞義林
在這篇新文章中，我寫到台灣的人均 GDP 預計明年將超過 4 萬美元，而台灣目前的人均 GDP 與生活成本已與西班牙、斯洛維尼亞及日本相當。然而，台灣的薪資水平相比之下如何？ ——我比較了台灣的低薪與薪資中位數（包括稅後收入），以及各產業部門的薪資，來觀察台灣與這些國家的差距。
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
台灣人均GDP明年將突破四萬美元，但就經濟發展階段而言，勞工薪資仍被嚴重低估 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網
本文分析台灣薪資與經濟發展的脫鉤現象。儘管人均GDP已達日本、西班牙水準，薪資中位數卻僅其六成。主因在於最低工資增長緩慢，使經濟成果分配不均，勞工薪資相對於台灣的經濟實力，已被嚴重低估。
www.thenewslens.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
在這篇新文章中，我寫到台灣的人均 GDP 預計明年將超過 4 萬美元，而台灣目前的人均 GDP 與生活成本已與西班牙、斯洛維尼亞及日本相當。然而，台灣的薪資水平相比之下如何？ ——我比較了台灣的低薪與薪資中位數（包括稅後收入），以及各產業部門的薪資，來觀察台灣與這些國家的差距。
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
在這篇新文章中，我寫到台灣的人均 GDP 預計明年將超過 4 萬美元，而台灣目前的人均 GDP 與生活成本已與西班牙、斯洛維尼亞及日本相當。然而，台灣的薪資水平相比之下如何？ ——我比較了台灣的低薪與薪資中位數（包括稅後收入），以及各產業部門的薪資，來觀察台灣與這些國家的差距。
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
台灣人均GDP明年將突破四萬美元，但就經濟發展階段而言，勞工薪資仍被嚴重低估 - TNL The News Lens 關鍵評論網
本文分析台灣薪資與經濟發展的脫鉤現象。儘管人均GDP已達日本、西班牙水準，薪資中位數卻僅其六成。主因在於最低工資增長緩慢，使經濟成果分配不均，勞工薪資相對於台灣的經濟實力，已被嚴重低估。
www.thenewslens.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
在這篇新文章中，我寫到台灣的人均 GDP 預計明年將超過 4 萬美元，而台灣目前的人均 GDP 與生活成本已與西班牙、斯洛維尼亞及日本相當。然而，台灣的薪資水平相比之下如何？ ——我比較了台灣的低薪與薪資中位數（包括稅後收入），以及各產業部門的薪資，來觀察台灣與這些國家的差距。
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
西班牙、斯洛維尼亞和日本目前的最低工資水準相近，而既然臺灣的人均 GDP 也與這些國家相當，理論上其最低工資也應該達到類似的水準——但實際上真的是如此嗎？
www.thenewslens.com/article/260202
Reposted by Roy Ngerng 鄞義林
As a long-time resident in Taiwan, it's clear that Lai Ching-te's rhetoric of Taiwan hasn't substantially changed from Tsai Ing-wen. What has clearly changed is the CCP has up its tempo with its aggression against Taiwan. This is clear when analyzing the data. 1/
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
MOFA rejects ‘Time’ ‘reckless leader’ label - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
As a long-time resident in Taiwan, it's clear that Lai Ching-te's rhetoric of Taiwan hasn't substantially changed from Tsai Ing-wen. What has clearly changed is the CCP has up its tempo with its aggression against Taiwan. This is clear when analyzing the data. 1/
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
As a long-time resident in Taiwan, it's clear that Lai Ching-te's rhetoric of Taiwan hasn't substantially changed from Tsai Ing-wen. What has clearly changed is the CCP has up its tempo with its aggression against Taiwan. This is clear when analyzing the data. 1/
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
MOFA rejects ‘Time’ ‘reckless leader’ label - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
As a long-time resident in Taiwan, it's clear that Lai Ching-te's rhetoric of Taiwan hasn't substantially changed from Tsai Ing-wen. What has clearly changed is the CCP has up its tempo with its aggression against Taiwan. This is clear when analyzing the data. 1/
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
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October 25, 2025 at 2:49 AM
提醒一下，台灣往往習慣用「中國」這個視角作為分析許多議題的切入點。但若是以「中國」的框架去分析國際或其他國家的事件，而沒有充分考量當地社會更核心、更具影響力的議題，那麼台灣人可能就無法對這些議題做出完整、批判性的評估，忽略了其他國家在自身事務中所重視的重要面向。可以理解的是，台灣人對中國的威脅感使得「中國議題」顯得格外重要，但若在分析國際事件時過度投射（或套用）「中國因素」，反而可能妨礙對全球事件的深入理解。
October 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
提醒一下，台灣往往習慣用「中國」這個視角作為分析許多議題的切入點。但若是以「中國」的框架去分析國際或其他國家的事件，而沒有充分考量當地社會更核心、更具影響力的議題，那麼台灣人可能就無法對這些議題做出完整、批判性的評估，忽略了其他國家在自身事務中所重視的重要面向。可以理解的是，台灣人對中國的威脅感使得「中國議題」顯得格外重要，但若在分析國際事件時過度投射（或套用）「中國因素」，反而可能妨礙對全球事件的深入理解。
What is the Taiwan Tourism Administration trying to do here though? Help to promote Bangkok's BTS station?
Taiwan ah, if you are just going to spend good money to put these little, little stickers on top of a station control at a Bangkok BTS station, or next to a clock or station name signage, maybe don't bother? No context, no excitement—what waves are you creating here?
September 28, 2025 at 3:59 AM
What is the Taiwan Tourism Administration trying to do here though? Help to promote Bangkok's BTS station?
Taiwan ah, if you are just going to spend good money to put these little, little stickers on top of a station control at a Bangkok BTS station, or next to a clock or station name signage, maybe don't bother? No context, no excitement—what waves are you creating here?
September 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Taiwan ah, if you are just going to spend good money to put these little, little stickers on top of a station control at a Bangkok BTS station, or next to a clock or station name signage, maybe don't bother? No context, no excitement—what waves are you creating here?
I think I've lost hope that Taiwan's government will grow its minimum wage in alignment with its democratic principles of enshrining human and labor rights—when it keeps growing wages so slowly while allowing excessive profit accumulation for the rich.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I think I've lost hope that Taiwan's government will grow its minimum wage in alignment with its democratic principles of enshrining human and labor rights—when it keeps growing wages so slowly while allowing excessive profit accumulation for the rich.
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1/ After researching and writing several articles on wages, you see that it's possible for a system where everyone gets rich and businesses will benefit too. Unfortunately, we've been told a zero-sum mentality where if others get richer, those at the top will become poorer.
September 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
1/ After researching and writing several articles on wages, you see that it's possible for a system where everyone gets rich and businesses will benefit too. Unfortunately, we've been told a zero-sum mentality where if others get richer, those at the top will become poorer.
It's outrageous that consumer prices in shopping malls, restaurants/cafes & supermarkets in many developing nations are as expensive as developed ones, but wages are way lower. How can developing country governments in good conscience claim that wages cannot grow faster as it would hurt businesses?
The problem with how many organizations recommend growth is via a top-down approach, such as by building institutions, but how can you build them without building capacity, without raising wages faster? The middle-income trap isn't just a problem of institutions, it's fundamentally about low wages.
Everytime I travel to an Asian city for work, I think it's such a pity the elites don't realize that when everyone are paid better wages & their livelihoods are uplifted, this can make their city much more liveable, safer & happier. Such potential sacrificed by short-sightedness.
September 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It's outrageous that consumer prices in shopping malls, restaurants/cafes & supermarkets in many developing nations are as expensive as developed ones, but wages are way lower. How can developing country governments in good conscience claim that wages cannot grow faster as it would hurt businesses?