Taiwan strengthens its role in global semiconductors
Leading semiconductor expertise is safeguarded locally while foreign investments grow in Taiwan.
Taiwan will continue to produce the world’s most advanced semiconductors domestically to remain a vital player globally. Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Chih-chung Wu said the island’s expertise cannot be easily replicated abroad.
Taiwan has invested in fabs in the US, Japan and Germany, but warned that moving production overseas is complex. The island plans to foster international partnerships while maintaining core technology in-house to safeguard its supply chains.
China’s military pressure on Taiwan has increased concerns over regional stability and global chip supply. Wu emphasised that preventing conflict is the most effective way to secure the semiconductor industry.
Washington and Europe share strategic interests with Taiwan, including the semiconductor industry and navigation in the Taiwan Strait. Wu expressed confidence that the international community would defend these interests, maintaining Taiwan’s essential role in technology.
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