Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung gave a keynote speech at Poland’s Warsaw Security Forum titled “The Taiwan Model: A Trusted Partner for Europe’s Reindustrialization” Oct. 13.
The forum was attended by representatives from academia, civil society, media as well as Polish and other European countries’ politicians, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lin noted that Taiwan is the hub of advanced semiconductors, electronics and precision manufacturing and thus complements Europe, with its specialization in automotive engineering, chemicals, design and industrial machinery. The minister emphasized that Taiwan shares knowledge and builds trust on the values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law, all of which are the essence of the Taiwan model.
Taiwan’s investments in Europe generate job opportunities, share expertise and strengthen industry ecosystems Lin noted, as evidenced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Global Wafers Co.’s and Foxconn Technology Group investments in Germany, Italy and France respectively. Plans are currently underway to establish a Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association Technology Park in Poland to facilitate bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and smart city concepts.
Lin noted that since taking office two and a half years ago, he has visited Europe eight times and witnessed a growing bond between the entities. Taiwan is committed to a role as a trustworthy long-term partner for Europe in creation of a free, safe and prosperous future. (POC-E)
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The forum was attended by representatives from academia, civil society, media as well as Polish and other European countries’ politicians, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lin noted that Taiwan is the hub of advanced semiconductors, electronics and precision manufacturing and thus complements Europe, with its specialization in automotive engineering, chemicals, design and industrial machinery. The minister emphasized that Taiwan shares knowledge and builds trust on the values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law, all of which are the essence of the Taiwan model.
Taiwan’s investments in Europe generate job opportunities, share expertise and strengthen industry ecosystems Lin noted, as evidenced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Global Wafers Co.’s and Foxconn Technology Group investments in Germany, Italy and France respectively. Plans are currently underway to establish a Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association Technology Park in Poland to facilitate bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and smart city concepts.
Lin noted that since taking office two and a half years ago, he has visited Europe eight times and witnessed a growing bond between the entities. Taiwan is committed to a role as a trustworthy long-term partner for Europe in creation of a free, safe and prosperous future. (POC-E)
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