Why Taiwan Hasn't Shut Down Its Economy

Very recommendable! Voices of reason found on a small island constantly threatened by the Communist Party of China (CPC)!

By the way, it is a huge scandal that the WHO at the behest of CPC does not show Taiwan COVID-19 infections separately!

"However, in Taiwan and other parts of Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong, no massive mandatory quarantine or containment has been applied so far."
The article was not updated. Meanwhile, Singapore & Hong Kong have resorted to stricter quarantine measures.

" ... The Taiwanese government is controlling the spread of the infection with flexible policies, which leave much room for individuals to take initiative and make their own decisions. ... Taking the schools as an example, the beginning of the course was delayed for two weeks at first. Currently schools' policy is to take students, teachers, and workers' temperatures. If fevers are detected, classes in that school are suspended, but massive class suspensions do not occur. ... In many Taiwanese universities, online teaching is being promoted in order to let those who are not able to attend class in person to take courses. Although it is true that online education as a way to avoid infections has already been adopted in other countries, the peculiarity of Taiwan lies in the fact that it has not been imposed by government order. ... enterprises the time they need to voluntarily prepare and adopt teleworking progressively. Other countries instead suddenly shut many businesses down through mandatory government orders ..."

Why Taiwan Hasn't Shut Down Its Economy - Foundation for Economic Education: The key is that the Taiwanese government and the Taiwanese people understand that the individual's own responsibility and actions are essential to suppressing the coronavirus pandemic, not a mandatory massive shutdown. This is what the world needs to learn.