Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg is to lead a four-day economic delegation to Taiwan starting today to announce the opening of a Taiwan office for the US state and to meet with leaders in the semiconductor industry.
The Indiana Economic Development Corp office in Taiwan is to enhance ties and “solidify new opportunities” with Taiwanese enterprises, particularly in the microchip industry, Rosenberg said.
“Indiana’s reputation as a globally engaged, future-focused economy continues to grow, and we can’t wait to share our bold vision with industry and government leaders in Taiwan this week,” he said.
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The state hopes to “attract robust supply chains” to invest in its industries, including microchips, artificial intelligence and agricultural biotechnology, he said.
On Rosenberg’s first official visit to Taiwan, he is to meet with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MediaTek Inc and the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association.
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago Director-General Dennis Lei (類延峰) said he is optimistic about the announcement and Rosenberg’s visit to Taiwan.
He said he hopes the Indiana office would further cooperation between the US and Taiwan, bolster supply chains, stabilize relations, and further technological, economic, educational and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
In 1979, Indiana became the first US state to establish sister-state relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan is also Indiana’s fourth-largest trading partner in Asia.
In 2022, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb visited Taiwan and signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance bilateral trade and increase exchanges in science, technology, academia and talent recruitment.
Last year, Taiwanese chip designer MediaTek established a research-and-development center at Indiana’s Purdue University.
National Cheng Kung University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and National Chengchi University have also signed memoranda with the state.
Meanwhile, Indiana University Bloomington re-signed on to the Taiwan Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent Program this year.
The program seeks to increase exchanges of teaching staff and students, and promote Taiwanese culture.
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