At the Berlin Freedom Conference, former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen highlighted how Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has become a cornerstone of both global economic stability and the island’s national defence.
“In an age where AI defines power, Taiwan’s chip industry anchors global prosperity,” Tsai said. “Our high-tech sector, especially semiconductors, has become indispensable to the world economy.”
Tsai emphasized that Taiwan’s technological strength contributes to its societal resilience and deterrence capabilities, positioning the island as a critical link in the global supply chain amid rising geopolitical tensions.
She reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to cooperation with international partners, saying, “We are willing to bear our share of the burden and do not take our security partners’ support for granted.”
Though Taiwan has formal diplomatic relations with only the Vatican in Europe, it maintains growing unofficial ties with countries such as France, the U.K., Lithuania, and Poland, many of which have welcomed Taiwanese delegations despite China’s opposition.
Tsai’s remarks underscore how semiconductors and AI innovation are now inseparable from global politics, serving as both economic engines and strategic shields in a rapidly evolving technological world.
