Your views are likely dated as "ex-Soviet" is starting to become distant history. I say this having lived in Japan but not in Taiwan.
Yeah a lot of time has past and it could be a typical western stereotype. I'll have to visit their eventually and see the country for myself and do heavy research before I make a verdict. I got time to do that once I'm in tax haven country anyway so tbc.
There are a few websites dedicated to nomad living/working, with tons of discussions on that very subject and plenty of tax lawyers and accountants selling their wares. It's relatively common nowadays, particularly in the 20-30 years old group.