Taiwan’s new Lai administration will distribute 10,000 New Taiwan dollars to all citizens. The government is presenting this as a way to share the economic benefits resulting from Taiwan’s thriving artificial intelligence industry. Officials cite the nation's highest economic growth in 39 years as justification for the handouts. This move mirrors a strategy previously employed by the Kuomintang (KMT) party, utilizing direct cash transfers to bolster public support. The administration aims to stimulate the economy and acknowledge citizen contributions to Taiwan’s success. The policy’s effectiveness and potential inflationary impacts remain to be seen, however. It represents a significant early policy decision for the newly elected President Lai.