Lawmakers debate wealth-sharing policies as AI-related gains push Taiwan toward K-shaped economy

DIGITIMESAugust 1, 2026en

Taiwanese electronics companies listed on the stock exchange posted a combined 33.7% increase in pre-tax profits for 2025, outpacing the 12.86% growth for all listed companies, while their employees saw an average pay rise of 10%. However, a survey conducted by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics has found signals of a pronounced K-shaped economy, as two-thirds of Taiwan's salaried workers earn below the average wage.

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