Taiwan and the competition in the chip sector

Taiwan is intensifying its efforts to maintain and improve its position in the global semiconductor market. The island, already a key player in chip manufacturing, aims to leverage its hardware strengths to compete with other powers, particularly in the context of the technological rivalry between the United States and China.

Tien Wu of ASE (Advanced Semiconductor Engineering) has emphasized the importance of this strategy, highlighting how Taiwan's solid hardware base represents a crucial competitive advantage. The goal is to further consolidate Taiwan's position as a strategic hub for semiconductor manufacturing.

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General context

The semiconductor sector has become increasingly strategic globally, with significant implications for the economy and national security. Competition between different nations focuses not only on the ability to design advanced chips, but also on the ability to produce them efficiently and securely. Taiwan, with its established hardware infrastructure and its experience in semiconductor manufacturing, is in a privileged position to face these challenges.