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Taiwan defies the typical "emerging market" label. With a GDP per capita exceeding $35,000 and a world-class educational system and rule of law, it boasts an economic resilience comparable to, if not surpassing, many EU countries—save for Italy, perhaps. Yet, it is often categorized as an emerging economy, categorizing it alongside nations like Pakistan. This misclassification creates a paradox: a technologically advanced, stable economy hidden behind a branding problem.