Alicia Garcia-Herrero is chief economist for Asia-Pacific at investment bank Natixis in Hong Kong and an adjunct professor in the economics department of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Growth is rebounding, but island must decide whether to deepen links with China


DPP's Lai Ching-te, left, KMT's Hou Yu-ih, center, and TPP's Ko Wen-je during a TV debate on Dec.30: Economic issues seem to be muted in Taiwan's election campaign. (Pool via AP)
Alicia Garcia-Herrero is chief economist for Asia-Pacific at investment bank Natixis in Hong Kong and an adjunct professor in the economics department of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.