Policy Influence
The Company strictly abides by Taiwan’s Political Donations Act and our internal ‘Code of
Conduct.’ Illegal political donations offered either directly or indirectly to political organizations or
individuals are strictly prohibited. As such, we have never incurred expenses related to political
donations.
Moreover, the external environment still has many concerns about the telecom industry,
including fees, electromagnetic waves, and access speed, which frequently lead to complaints and/or
disputes with clients and residential communities. In addition, cable TV companies also face challenges
such as program package pricing, digitization of cable TV, price rate reviews, and copyright infringement
issues that negatively influence the companies’ operations and reputation. As such, companies need to
advocate and clarify the public’s misunderstandings, explain their efforts, convey their stance, as well
as lobby the government and governing authorities for a more benevolent operating environment. Hence, the
assistance of public associations is needed in discussions between telecom and cable TV companies and the
government with regards to relevant laws and regulations.
Annual contributions to and spending for political campaigns, political
organizations, lobbyists or lobbying organizations, trade associations and other tax-exempt groups:
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| Annual contributions (NTD) |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
| Lobbying, interest representation or similar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Local, regional or national political campaigns / organizations / candidates |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Trade associations or tax-exempt groups (e.g. think tanks) |
$13,385,645 |
$15,369,553 |
$14,074,565 |
$13,371,952 |
| Other (e.g. spending related to ballot measures or referendums) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions and other spending |
$13,385,645 |
$15,369,553 |
$14,074,565 |
$13,371,952 |
Issues and Topics:
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| Issue or Topic |
Corporate Position |
Description of Position / Engagement |
Total spend in 2021 (NTD) |
| Educational messaging on electromagnetic waves |
Support |
Public concern over electromagnetic waves (radiation) still exists, and research from academia
cannot effectively clarify the public’s misunderstanding that such waves are harmful. This has
caused irrational disputes in various locations and affected the construction of base stations by
telecom companies. Hence, we shall host seminars through the TTIDA (Taiwan Telecommunication
Industry Development Association), organize information sessions, and work with the media to lower
such concerns. |
$4,000,000 |
| Promotion of sustainable development in the ICT industry |
Support |
We join GeSI and BCSD, both of which are committed to exploring issues pertaining to sustainable development and collaborating with members from major ICT companies around the globe to identify opportunities and develop solutions for climate change, telecom technology, public policy, supply chain management, electronic waste, and energy efficiency. GeSI has been focusing on sustainable development of ICT industry. We have supported and sponsored GeSI in developing the Digital With Purpose Movement since 2020, we continuing involved in the DwP initiative structure, and echoes the DwP with many of its actions. Specifically, Taiwan Mobile formally joins RE100 and commits to use 100% renewables by 2040. BCSD established ‘Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Forum’ to provide a platform for info sharing and discussion for Taiwanese enterprises. We continued sponsored BCSD and to participate in discussion of public policies and undertake interdisciplinary learning, industry integration. |
$2,077,162 |
Other Large Expenditures to organizations or associations whose role is to
influence political campaigns or public policy and legislation:
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| TWM engaged associations |
Description |
Total amount paid (NTD) |
| 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
| Taiwan Telecommunication Industry Development Association (TTIDA) |
- Promote quality management, R&D and innovation in telecom industry in Taiwan
- Strengthen relevant legal regulations and telecom industry environment
- Offer comprehensive advice and consultancy for telecom industry
- Assist in gathering and exchanging information with global telecom industry and promoting
partnership
|
$9,000,000 |
$8,500,000 |
$8,000,000 |
$8,000,000 |
| Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) |
Its mission is to become a globally recognised thought leader, partner of choice and proactive
driver of the ICT sustainability agenda as measured by the development and use of its tools, broad
member base and contribution to relevant policies. |
$2,144,188 |
$4,398,096 |
$3,303,108 |
$1,957,162 |
Cable Broadband Institute in Taiwan (CBIT)
|
It is the primary association for cable TV operators in Taiwan that integrates all the available
resources for the cable TV industries. |
$1,485,000 |
$1,485,000 |
$1,485,000 |
$1,485,000 |
21st Century Foundation
|
It is acting as a policy think tank with six major research and development centers, including
agriculture and biotechnology, public innovation, knowledge economy and intellectual property,
digital convergence, global health, cross-strait and regional peace research centers. |
|
|
$550,000 |
$1,200,000 |
| Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce |
It is promoting innovation and accelerated development in Taiwan’s industry and commerce, with
the aim of maintaining economic sustainable growth in line with the trend of the globalization.
| $330,000 |
$360,000 |
$350,000 |
$350,000 |
The Business Council for Sustainable Development of Taiwan
|
‘Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Forum’ was established by BCSD in 2008 to provide a platform
for info sharing and discussion for Taiwanese enterprises, and to facilitate enterprises to
undertake interdisciplinary learning, industry integration, and to participate in discussion of
public policies. |
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
Cloud Computing & IoT Association in Taiwan
|
It aims to help domestic manufactures in the development of cloud computing industrial
technology. To develop specifications and standards for Taiwan cloud technology industry, and to
facilitate the communication with standard-setting organization worldwide. |
$195,238 |
$95,238 |
$95,238 |
$95,238 |
Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association
|
It is to promote and cement international economic cooperation through collaboration of Taiwan’s
businessmen and private business organizations with their counterparts in foreign countries. |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
$50,000 |
Taiwan Telematics Industry Association
|
TTIA is committed to integrating resources, creating added value and business opportunities, and
promoting industrial standardization in order to help the telematics industry take deep roots in
Taiwan and stay abreast with international developments. |
- |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association
|
TEEMA is a bridge connecting the industrial arena and the government. It also collect and
represent opinions of their member manufacturers for the government’s reference when it makes
policies on certain issues. It were present at related meetings held by government authorities,
coordinate and integrate opinions on common issues, and to have a voice in the process of
government policy making. |
$19,048 |
$19,048 |
$59,048 |
$52,381 |
Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards
|
It is to bridge the local industry with global standard initiatives/organizations by
contributing the study results or consolidated consensus, it may also develop the local standard
or study report per request. |
$28,571 |
$28,571 |
$28,571 |
$28,571 |
Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Association
|
It is dedicated to build consensus among industries and serve as two-way communication platform
between the government and the private sectors; to push for a reasonable and friendly business
environment for Internet and E-commerce industry. |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
Taiwan Telecommunication Engineering Industry Association
|
TTEIA is the only statutory industry association in the ‘telecom’ business. The primary function
of which is to communicate and to offer opinions to the government or supervisory entities through
joint forces from enterprises throughout the industry to seek for better interests. TTEIA also
serves as a bridge of communications between enterprises and the government and relays relevant
laws. |
$3,600 |
$3,600 |
$3,600 |
$3,600 |
Total |
|
$13,385,645 |
$15,369,553 |
$14,074,565 |
$13,371,952 |
