Although economic cooperation remains one of its central concerns, the New Southbound Policy?s people-centered orientation seeks to extend the policy agenda to talent exchange, resource sharing, and regional connectivity. It hopes that Taiwan and New Southbound countries will be connected not only by economic interests, but also through deeper social and interpersonal engagement. Under the strong promotion of the Tsai administration, the New Southbound Policy is no longer only a matter for Taiwanese businesses or scholars; Taiwanese society has gradually encountered more elements from Southeast Asia and South Asia. Overall, however, our understanding of these countries and societies remains limited, and discrimination caused by misunderstanding is still often seen or heard. This region is transforming in unprecedented ways and at unprecedented speed, and in order to connect effectively with these societies and deepen mutual understanding, Taiwanese society must continually update its knowledge of New Southbound countries.