"Taiwan’s existing reserves reportedly include around 423 metric tonnes of gold and $577 billion in foreign currency, of which 92% is invested in U.S. Treasury bonds. Ko emphasized that Bitcoin would not replace these assets but serve as a complementary component, enhancing financial resilience through diversification."

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