As part of WP4 Taiwan’s civil society engagement, three expert surveys were conducted to assess how different professional communities evaluated Taiwan’s COVID-19 response. The surveys targeted legal professionals, medical service providers, and members of the local civic tech community. Each survey included questions on demographic background, general attitudes toward pandemic measures, and field-specific assessments.

Taiwan maintained a long-term zero-COVID strategy without imposing a full lockdown. Key measures included strict border controls, quarantine requirements, mask mandates, business restrictions, and digital tools such as digital fencing and SMS check-in systems. Most policies were announced during daily press conferences by the Central Epidemic Command Center.

However, many measures were introduced without a clear legal basis, creating challenges for implementation and leading to legal disputes. To better understand these legal controversies, a targeted survey was developed for individuals with law degrees, including both general and law-specific questions.

To learn more about how ‘Legal experts’ evaluated Taiwan’s pandemic governance read the full report below.