2ND Proposal “IIA-TES” to President Trump

To: President Donald Trump

Fm: Li-Chang Kuo (aka Peter Kuo)

Date: December 8, 2024 (Sun.)

Re: 2^ND Proposal “IIA-TES”

(Chinese)

                                                                               

Dear President Donald Trump,

In this letter, I would like to present my second proposal “IIA-TES” to you in order to meet the mission goal of “MAGA.”

“IIA-TES” means invest in America for the economic stimulus, particularly enhancing “Technical Education System” for strengthening manufacturing sector in the United States to make America great again.

Personally, I believe that under the "Taiwan Relations Act," bilateral commercial and cultural exchanges between the United States and Taiwan can play a pivotal role. One of the key components for America’s resurgence lies in the reform of its technical education system.

Former President Ronald Reagan once stated, “A developed manufacturing base is key to a strong nation.” He quoted Nobel Prize winner Robert Solo as saying, "If a nation is to be strong, its manufacturing base must be strong. As MIT’s Robert Solow and other economists have pointed out, the backbone of any prosperous economy is a vibrant, competitive manufacturing sector." The talents cultivated by the technical education system are the core elements of a developed manufacturing sector.

Fig 1: President Ronald Reagan (1911~2004)

I contributed the satellite receiver under President Reagan’s leadership in the 1980s, America achieved a resurgence. Today, as America seeks to regain its greatness, it must once again master its manufacturing sector and invest in the United States, with the rebuilding of the technical education system being the most crucial step. Therefore, I propose the “IIA-TES” which focus on reforming the technical education system for consideration:

I. Purpose

The proposal “IIA-TES” is the U.S.-Taiwan Technical Education System and Manufacturing Revitalization Plan for rebuilding the future, aims to assist disadvantaged and single-parent youth in the United States by providing them with advanced technical skills through cross-border vocational education, corporate collaboration, and social innovation. The plan offers these youth the opportunity to receive high-quality education in Taiwan, thereby laying a solid foundation for future leaders in manufacturing and technology. The core funding for this plan comes from a US$ 12.5 billion Social Responsibility Investment Fund (SRI Fund), which will serve as a cornerstone for U.S.-Taiwan economic cooperation, technological innovation, and social development.

II. Background and Explanation of the Plan

With the transformation and development of the global economy, manufacturing and technological innovation have become key drivers of future competition. However, the U.S. technical education system faces structural challenges, particularly for students from disadvantaged and single-parent families, who have limited access to educational resources. This not only affects their career development but also exacerbates the shortage of skilled labor in the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Taiwan, as a global leader in technology and manufacturing sector, has a well-established technical and vocational education system and offers world-class learning and internship environments. Through the “IIA-TES”, we aim to select 1,000 students from low-income and single-parent families in the United States, providing them with high-quality, cross-border vocational education. The plan will offer 10 years of comprehensive training, from basic skills through to a master’s degree, in collaboration with Taiwan’s educational institutions. This initiative will cultivate the talent needed for the future of U.S. manufacturing sector.

II-1. The Role of the US$ 12.5 Billion SRI Fund

We once responded to a question on the podium at the 2003 APEC, where we proposed our invention "Global Channel-TES," which would create a US$ 10 trillion business opportunity. Our share of the income, amounting to “US$ 12.5 billion in intellectual property royalties,” would be used to establish a “Social Responsibility Investment Fund” (SRI Fund), through the monetization of U.S. government authority, to help transform and upgrade economies in need and implement education reform programs for reducing poverty rates.

Furthermore, we were invited to the 2009 APEC CEO Summit to contribute the way of rebuilding the global economy. Our proposal, “IIA-TES” (Investing in America for the Economic Stimulus), focuses on the crucial task of reforming the U.S. technical education system and revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector. Today, the cashless system within "Global Channel-TES" has reached a transaction volume of US$ 22 trillion among APEC region, with the U.S. accounting for US$ 7.6 trillion. The US$ 12.5 billion SRI Fund represents just under 0.06% of this total.

This fund will serve as the core source of funding for the U.S.-Taiwan Technical Education System and Manufacturing Revitalization Plan, which will lay the foundation for the future development of both the United States and Taiwan for the new era.

II-2. The Utilization of Resources to Drive Three Key Areas of the Plan

1. US$ 500 million for enhancing technical and vocational education: This fund will be used to support 1,000 students from low-income families in the U.S. to study in Taiwan for 10 years of vocational education. Students will receive training from high school through to a master’s degree, covering key skills required in the manufacturing industry, such as mechanical engineering, electronic technology, smart manufacturing, and Internet of Things (IoT). They will also participate in industry certifications and internship opportunities.

2. US$ 1 billion to support states in the United States to establish “Economic Institutes” (EI): This fund will be used to establish Economic Institutes in all 50 states in the United States. These institutes will cultivate seed consultants and assist in upgrading local manufacturing industries. In partnership with Taiwanese businesses and educational institutions, these institutes will provide internship opportunities and foster close connections with local manufacturing sectors, helping promote the upgrading and transformation of U.S. manufacturing to establish the local supply chains.

3. US$ 11 Billion for the Establishment of the Global Channel-TES Platform: This fund will be used to create the “Global Channel-TES Platform,” which will provide online technical education system and assist micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with their digital and technological upgrades. The Platform will serve as a comprehensive online education and technology transformation platform, focusing on delivering technical education tailored to the manufacturing industry and MSMEs. Through this platform, we will offer online courses for skill-building, helping businesses upgrade their technology and operations, particularly in areas such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and smart manufacturing, to improve information and data sharing.

III. Specific Implementation Measures

1. Student Selection and Support:

First of all, 1,000 students from low-income or single-parent families in the U.S., aged between 15 to 17, will be selected through a nationwide interview and selection process. These students will receive full scholarships, estimated at $36,000 per student per year, covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. They will study in Taiwan's partner institutions for 10 years, receiving comprehensive training from high school through to a master’s degree.

2. Cross-border Technical Education System:

These students will attend various vocational schools and technological universities in Taiwan, learning cutting-edge manufacturing skills. Taiwan’s educational institutions will provide advanced teaching resources and arrange industry internships, ensuring that students can apply the knowledge they acquire in real-world settings.

3. Establishment of Economic Institutes (EI):

Planning to establish 1 to 10 Economic Institute branches in each of the 50 U.S. states, dedicated to cultivating leaders in manufacturing and seed consultants. These institutes will collaborate with local businesses and industries to provide internship opportunities and help participants understand the local economic structure, thereby supporting the revitalization of U.S. manufacturing.

4. Fundraising and Capital Raising:

Both the U.S. and Taiwan are member economies of APEC. The e-commerce system (The eStore System) we invented was officially proposed at APEC in 1998 and 2003, with copyrights, and has been adopted by many renowned multinational corporations, such as Disney and VISA. The US$ 12.5 billion Social Responsibility Investment (SRI) Fund, which we formally proposed at APEC in 2003, can be monetized through the exercise of U.S. government authority and applied to the implementation of this plan. At the same time, it will attract additional donations from corporations and the third sector, helping to expand the scope of the project and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

5. Fund Allocation:

The $12.5 billion fund will be allocated to the three main focus areas:

1) $500 million will be allocated for students' vocational education and scholarships.

2) $1 billion will be allocated for the establishment of Economic Institutes and partner organizations.

3) $11 billion will be used to build the Global Channel-TES platform, create an information goldmine, and provide business upgrading services.

6. Partners:

The plan will collaborate with Taiwan’s technical education institutions, manufacturing industry leaders, and technology partners from U.S. MSMEs to implement the project effectively.

7. Social Responsibility:

The fund will fully comply with Social Responsibility Investment (SRI) principles, aiming to create positive social and economic impacts, particularly in enhancing manufacturing talent and narrowing the wealth gap in society.

IV. The Long-Term Impact of the Plan on U.S.-Taiwan Relations

The plan of “IIA-TES” is a technical education system and manufacturing revitalization plan between the U.S. and Taiwan will have a profound impact in the following areas:

1. Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation:

Through joint educational and economic cooperation, the U.S. and Taiwan will create a mutually beneficial partnership that enhances both nations' competitiveness in the global arena. Taiwan's strengths in technical education system and manufacturing sector will help boost the U.S.'s competitiveness.

2. Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing:

This plan will directly contribute to the regeneration of the U.S. manufacturing sector by developing a large pool of highly skilled labor, addressing the talent shortage in the industry, and driving overall economic growth.

3. Promoting Social Prosperity and Reducing Poverty:

The plan not only provides educational opportunities for students but also helps young people in impoverished areas break the cycle of poverty through technical education, leading to sustainable social prosperity.

V. Conclusion

"IIA-TES" as the U.S.-Taiwan Technical Education System and Manufacturing Revitalization Plan is a transformative social reform initiative that will not only change the future for disadvantaged youth in the U.S., but also revitalize America’s manufacturing sector and create greater prosperity opportunities globally. With the support of the US$ 12.5 billion Social Responsibility Investment (SRI) Fund, we will not only achieve cross-border cooperation in education and technology but also lay the foundation for a century of prosperity for both nations’ economic and social development.

Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated, and hoping that will contribute to the future prosperity of global sustainable development.

Cordial Greetings

Sincerely Yours,

Li-Chang Kuo (aka Peter Kuo)
Founder of K-Horn Science Inc. (Social Enterprise)

Email: khorninc@gmail.com

 

Supplementary Notes:

Fig 1: Proposal at APEC 1998 to gain the E-Commerce Bill

In 1998, after we formally proposed to gain the E-Commerce Bill at APEC, a scholar came to apply for industry-academia collaboration. A person who was completely unfamiliar with E-Commerce/ RFID/ Contactless-Tech, and Cashless System boldly asked, "How will my intellectual property royalty fee be paid to me?" This sparked the valuation for our invention's intellectual properties, and the appraisal conclusion was "US$12.5 billion." Afterwards, we officially proposed the establishment of a "Social Responsibility Investment Fund" (SRI Fund) in the sum of US$12.5 billion at APEC 2003.

Fig 2: Proposal "Global Channel-TES" at APEC 2003 to wins the Best Practice

The election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States proves that the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) resonates with the majority of Americans. Personally, I believe that under the "Taiwan Relations Act," bilateral commercial and cultural exchanges between the United States and Taiwan can play a pivotal role. One of the key components for America’s resurgence lies in the reform of its technical education system, and reform requires SRI Fund.

In 1959, Mrs. Ruth Handler invented the “Barbie Doll,” at a time when Taiwan had no knowledge of what "plastic" was. However, Barbie's head was made of sintered PVC, her body was injection-molded from ABS, and her makeup mask was electroformed. These three different molds used three different techniques and materials, showcasing the unparalleled metal mold technology and material applications that the U.S. possessed at the time. However, in 1982, when I entered Mattel, I saw a large number of defective products. Barbie seemed to have lost her charm, like a beautiful woman in her twilight years, almost swept away by the tides of time.

Fortunately, Mrs. Handler's prayers were answered by the Most High, bringing someone like me into the company. Using Taiwan’s advanced technology and excellent supply chain, we were able to bring Barbie back to life like a phoenix rising from the ashes, restoring her former glory. Later, however, Mattel chose to abandon Taiwan, essentially abandoning the protective umbrella, and I became busy with my work in “Social Responsibility Investment” (SRI), leaving little time to fulfill Mrs. Handler’s expectations. The decline of Barbie was, unfortunately, anticipated.

In my efforts to solve social issues by developing e-commerce, I had to make a multitude of inventions. The U.S., where I took most of my time, disappointingly failed to contribute anything meaningful in the field of “Contactless Semiconductor.” Compared to the period when I helped save Barbie, the technological capabilities of the U.S. seem to have declined more. Therefore, to make America great again, we must start from the root— "Technical Education System" (TES).

My suggestion is to fully leverage Taiwan’s “Technical Education System” to help the U.S. train high school students aged 15 to 17, in batches of 1,000 students at a time, for 10 years—from 10th grade to earning a master’s degree. The funding for this initiative would come from the Social Responsibility Investment (SRI) Fund.

This plan “IIA-TES,” whether viewed from the perspective of technical education system reform or economic development, holds tremendous long-term value. If successfully implemented, it could have a far-reaching impact on the development of the U.S. over the next decades, or even a century, particularly in areas like the labor market, technological innovation, social equity, and national competitiveness.

About Li-Chang Kuo (aka Peter Kuo)

Peter Li-Chang Kuo, the author created Taiwan's Precision Industry in his early years. Peter was a representative of the APEC CEO Summit and an expert in the third sector. He advocated "anti-corruption (AC)/cashless/e-commerce (E-Com)/ICT/IPR/IIA-TES / Micro-Business (MB)…and etc." to win the international bills and regulations.

Education:

Master's degree from Tunghai University Graduate School of Administration (Third Sector).

Completed the MBA program at New York University.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Senior Industrial Vocational School affiliated with National Cheng Kung University.

Biography & Experiences:

1953: Born in Tainan, Taiwan

1966: Founded Cheng-Kuang Metal Works

1972: Established three factories for PCB boards, ultra-fine wires, and yokes

1974: Founded Cheng-Kuang Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.

1979: Founded K-Horn Science Incubator to assist in the development of satellite receiver and cable television, and created Black Stone Co. in New York, contributing to the Reaganomics era in the 1980s

1984: Recreated the "Barbie Doll" to become the world's number one

1986: Assisted in the establishment of the social enterprise “SEL,” focusing on "innovative industries and solving unemployment"

1990: Developed a non-contact inductive (contactless) "RF Transmitter"

1997: Invented the "Power Chip Module" to initiate the RF Transmitter and create a universal cashless transaction system

1998: Based on "The eStore System" (TES), helped APEC propose and pass the "Steering the Electronic Commerce" initiative

1999: APEC's successful resolution to strongly urge promote E-Commerce

2001: APEC facilitated the initiation of the "ICT" and "IPR" legislation, launching the digital economy

2003: APEC promoted best practices, including the "Global Channel-TES" and "RFID, NFC" technologies

2006: APEC CEO Summit advocated for "Integrated Satellite Systems" to support commercial use

2007: Founded PCI in the United States to promote the importance of "Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)"

2009: Contributed to the APEC CEO Summit with the "IIA-TES" initiative to rebuild the global economy

2010: APEC CEO Summit reaffirmed the importance of "Incubator"

2014: Advocated for strengthening the third sector to achieve common prosperity in the information society

2016: APEC CEO Summit advisory expert contributing to the Lima Anti-Corruption Declaration and linking it to UNCAC

2018: Promoted “the eStore System" as a best practice for AI applications

2024: Advocated for the establishment of the "Social Responsibility Investment Fund" to implement formal economies

Publications:

1) Opening the Way for the Next Generation

2) Social Responsibility

3) W-shaped Society and others

4) An Economic Society of Righteousness

5) Analysis of Development of the Information Society in Taiwan’s Third Sector

6) Others

External Links:

https://patents.google.com/patent/US6304796 (VAM)

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20030197061 (Shopping System)

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20030107468 (Entry Security Device)

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20040054595A1 (ETC)

https://ldinventions.blogspot.com/2022/01/127.html  (A Universal Cashless System)

https://khornhb.blogspot.com/2023/10/1011.html (K-Horn Science Inc.)

https://khornhb.blogspot.com/2023/11/1110.html (K-Horn & APEC)

https://khornhb.blogspot.com/2023/12/1208.html (K-Horn’s SRI)

https://khornhb.blogspot.com/2024/01/105.html (K-Horn’s PCM)

https://khornhb.blogspot.com/2024/03/326.html (Tree's Whiskers)

https://klcapec.blogspot.com/2024/05/515.html (The Best Practice)

https://klcapec.blogspot.com/2024/06/609.html (Edison’s Inspiration)

https://lckstory.blogspot.com/2024/07/704.html (Apollo)

https://khornhb.blogspot.com/2024/07/721.html (Paving the Way for AI)

https://lckstory.blogspot.com/2024/08/818.html (Disney Intelligent System)

https://ksibusiness.blogspot.com/2024/10/1028.html (SRI & Global Channel-TES)

https://plckai.blogspot.com/2024/11/1103.html (On Ethics & Morality of the AI Era)

https://plckai.blogspot.com/2024/11/1110.html (On the Use and Abuse of Technology)

https://klcapec.blogspot.com/2024/11/1112.html (Peru APEC)

https://pkproposal.blogspot.com/2024/11/1127.html (A Proposal to President Trump)

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