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it is also acting as a drag on growth in regional economies like taiwan as the chief apec economist stephen cochrane explains. economist stephen cochrane exlains. ., ., , economist stephen cochrane exlains. . ., ., explains. taiwan is one of the few economies explains. taiwan is one of the few economies within - explains. taiwan is one of the few economies within the - few economies within the asia pacific region that actually appears to be in recession right now, largely because of its very high concentration or exposure to the tech industries, semiconductor chip making industries. demand has softened from china and actually from all over the world, particularly as consumer demand in developed economies, in europe and north america has shifted from goods to services and the chinese manufacturing economy has really slowed down. so demand for this, tech products is weak, i think will potentially be cyclical, i think we will see some improved mind towards the end of the year and next y