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Taiwan Rises in Corruption Index; U.S. Hits New Low

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • Taiwan rose to 24th in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, scoring 68.
  • Taiwan outperformed 86% of assessed countries, reflecting effective governance and anti-corruption measures.
  • The United States fell to 29th with a 64 score, the lowest since 2012, under U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • The United Kingdom remained 20th with a score of 70, as political donations and scandals undermine public trust.