Corruption perception rank needs improvingBy Tsao Yao-chun 曹耀鈞Transparency International on Tuesday released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scores and rankings for last year. This latest score marks a historical high for Taiwan — the nation’s best since CPI evaluations began in 1995. Taiwan’s steadily rising rank in the CPI can be a source of pride for the public. However, if the goal is to make substantial, qualitative advances in its perceived integrity, Taiwan need not initially aspire to the top-tier standards of Nordic countries. Tsao Yao-chun is a researcher with Transparency International Taiwan and an external expert with the Ministry of National Defense on corruption index evaluations of governments.

Source: Taipei Times February 12, 2026 16:06 UTC