| 09 | Established the Taiwan WTO Center to serve as Taiwan’s dedicated institution for WTO research and consultation. Signed the “Academic Cooperation Agreement” with the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development. |
| 10 | Published the policy recommendation book The Challenge of Transformation: Issues and Strategies for Taiwan’s Economy to address the long-term economic strategies for Taiwan amid the global financial crisis. |
| 12 | Established the Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center to enhance economic and trade research and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. |
