Building a sustainable birthrateBy Tsai Yu-te 蔡育德Taiwan’s low birthrate is no longer an abstract statistical concern, but an unfolding structural crisis. Any form of reproduction that departs from traditional family models is often scrutinized, and questioned on matters of ethics and social consensus. The international reality is that many countries recognized for their commitment to human rights and the rule of law have long permitted surrogacy under a closely regulated system. Unless a particular reproductive method clearly violates human rights or public morals, the state and society should approach it with cautious recognition rather than instinctive rejection. Only by doing so can Taiwan build a truly healthy and sustainable future.
