Taiwan President: "We Will Strengthen Cooperation with the U.S. on 'Democracy Semiconductor'"

Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen stated that she will "strengthen cooperation with the United States in advanced industries such as semiconductors."

According to major foreign media on the 31st (local time), President Tsai met with Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona, USA, and said, "Cooperation between the two countries will help create a resilient and secure supply chain."

President Tsai added, "Taiwan is currently facing the crisis of authoritarian expansionism and the pandemic," and "We look forward to jointly producing democratic semiconductors with the United States to protect the interests of democratic partners and create greater prosperity."

Governor Ducey's visit to Taiwan is the fifth visit by a U.S. politician since Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on the 21st.

Governor Ducey mentioned that Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest foundry company, is investing $12 billion (approximately 15.5 trillion KRW) to build a factory in Arizona, saying, "Arizona stands with Taiwan and looks forward to creating more opportunities together." He continued, "The partnership with Taiwan is the greatest relationship in the semiconductor industry," emphasizing the friendly ties with Taiwan.

During this visit, Governor Ducey plans to meet with figures from Taiwan's semiconductor industry.

Since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit on the 2nd, visits by U.S. politicians to Taiwan have continued, causing strong discomfort from China.

On this day, China expressed protest over Governor Ducey's visit to Taiwan, stating, "China consistently and resolutely opposes any form or name of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan."

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