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The Woman Who Conquered COVID-19

Taiwan Digital Minister Audrey Tang sees the transparency of blockchain technology as a lynchpin of good governance.

By Jeff WilserMay 3, 2022

Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang has been credited with a "Taiwan Model" that preserves privacy while promoting societal consensus. (Sean Marc Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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