Asia & PacificOpinionGot COVID-19? Follow the Taiwan ProtocolsRest of the world would do well to follow its lead in protecting people from COVID-19 pandemic00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintSoldiers from military chemical units take part in a drill organized by the New Taipei City government to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, in the Xindian District of New Taipei, Taiwan, on March 14, 2020. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie3/16/2020|Updated: 3/17/2020CommentaryAs the United States deals with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s critical that we learn the lessons of both Taiwan and Italy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related TopicsCOVID-19lockdownsTaiwan protocols