Taiwan is experiencing a peak in its history, marked by unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As a hub for tech giants, Taiwan stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development and is pivotal in driving innovations.
Taiwan’s position is crucial in terms of geopolitics and next-generation industries.
While some Taiwanese entertainers might feel pressured to conform to a “Chinese identity” or declare: “We are Chinese,” tech industry leaders are making their voices heard as Taiwanese.
Prominent figures such as AMD chief executive officer Lisa Su (蘇姿丰) and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) are demonstrating through their actions and investments that Taiwan’s industry and supply chains are essential for leading the next generation globally.
Taiwan’s pivotal position at Computex underscores its indispensable role in next-gen technology. Nvidia plans to establish its first AI research and development (R&D) center for Asia in Taiwan, while AMD is investing approximately NT$5 billion (US$155 million) to set up an R&D center in the country.
This success is not solely attributed to technological infrastructure, but also Taiwan’s robust rule of law. This ensures that the government cannot arbitrarily interfere in business operations, providing predictability and depoliticization — a stark contrast to concerns expressed by the European Chamber of Commerce about doing business in China.
This underlines the opposition to amendments that would give more power to the legislature, granting it the power to intervene and investigate enterprises without adequate checks and balances. Such legislation threatens the legal foundation essential for Taiwan’s continued success.
Chen Kuan-ting is a member of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee at the Legislative Yuan representing Chiayi County’s Constituency 2.
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