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The root causes of this financial instability are structural. Inflation and soaring property prices have fueled feelings of disappointment and helplessness among the youth. The disparity between those who own property and those who do not has become stark. While wages over the past two decades have mostly kept pace with economic growth, they remain insufficient to keep up with the rising costs of real estate.

Wages and Potential Solutions

Currently, Taiwan’s minimum wage is under 900 US Dollars, and though there is an upcoming planned increase in 2024, experts argue that this alone will not significantly ease young people's financial burdens. The real challenge lies in making property ownership more accessible.