Typhoons: Watch out for a big one this year (or next) in Taitung - it's 7 years since Nepartak (2016) - which was 9 years after Sepat (2007) - which was 7 years after Bilis (2000) ...

World economy. If it's going to crash n burn, this will be the year. If you're already rich, relax, but poor to medium people are in for a rough ride

War in Taiwan: Reasonable chance it could be this year - perhaps triggered by above economic turmoil