HOST COUNTRY
Chinese Taipei
The Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI) is a non-profit organization in Taiwan dedicated to promoting the development of service technology and the digital economy. Its mission is to facilitate innovation, foster industry growth, and enhance national competitiveness through the advancement of IT.
Building international partnerships and networks to promote global trade development and innovation.
Promoting Taiwan's service industry and enhancing its competitiveness in the global market.
Promoting international collaboration and knowledge exchange to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of Taiwan's service industry.
Contributing to the global standard community by sharing expertise and promoting best practices in economic development and innovation.
Contributing to the international socieity by sharing expertise and promoting best practices in development and innovation.
HISTORY
The Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), established in 2007 as a national-level think tank, is dedicated to advancing service innovation and supporting Taiwan’s economic transformation. CDRI serves as a platform connecting government, industry, academia, and research sectors, providing policy insights and integrated solutions to enhance Taiwan’s competitiveness and foster international collaboration in digital and service-oriented development.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
To further support these main activities, CDRI works closely with regional leaders who guide AFACT’s strategic direction and foster cross‑border collaboration in digital transformation. The Chair of AFACT and Head of Delegation of Chinese Taipei plays a central role in aligning initiatives, strengthening partnerships, and promoting shared standards across member economies. Their leadership ensures that AFACT continues to advance interoperability, innovation, and inclusive development throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Tain-Tsair Hsu
Position
Chair of AFACT and HoD of Chinese Taipei
Education/Professional Development
Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, New School for Social Research, USA (1992)
Ph.D. Studies in Business Management, Rutgers University, United States of America
Master in Economics, Chinese Culture University (1976)
Bachelor in Economics, Chinese Culture University (1974)
Experiences
Chinese Culture University, Monthly Forecast Report Editor (1973-1974)
Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Economics Research Project at Chinese Culture University, Director and Editor (1974)
Cathay Securities Investment Trust’s Economics Forecast Research Project at Chinese Culture University, Director and Analyst (1975-1982)
Chinese Culture University, Economics Lecturer and Huagang Internship Bank, General Manager (1975 – 1982)
Chinese Culture University, Bank Management Associate Professor（1981-1982）
Chinese Culture University, Bank Management Interim Director (1980-1981)
Chinese Culture University, Bank Management Director (1981-1983)
Taiwan Economic Forecast Monthly Report, Editor-in-Chief (1975-1982)
Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, Associate Research Fellow (1982)
Visiting Scholar to the Center for International Business Cycle Research (CIBCR) at the Graduate School of Business, Rutgers University, then the Business School, Columbia University (1982-1984)
North America Taiwanese Professor’s Asssociation (NATPA) Fellow (1986-1988)
Taiwan Tribune, Economics Editor and Editor-in-Chief (1985-1991)
Taiwan Alliance for Healthy Cities, Chairman (2008)
Taiwan Global Search and Rescue Association, Founding Chairman
Legislative Yuan, DPP Party Whip
Legislative Yuan, Legislator (1993-2001, 2011-2016)
14th and 15th Mayor of Tainan City (2001-2010)