President Lai Ching-te delivered opening remarks at WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 Nov. 26 in the capital, reiterating government commitment to promoting vocational education.
The president welcomed participants from 31 countries to the first major global skills competition held in Taiwan in 32 years. The event represents a vote of confidence in Taiwan’s high-tech prowess and marks a milestone in the country’s measures to expand workforce training, he said.
According to Lai, amid the acceleration of artificial intelligence development, digital transition and global supply chain restructuring, countries around the world are sparing no effort to enhance national competitiveness, with talent cultivation and skills development at the core of their efforts.
During the past three decades, Taiwan has transformed from a labor-intensive economy to a global semiconductor powerhouse. He attributed this success in part to the country’s strong vocational training system that has made Taiwan an international front-runner in sectors such as aviation components and parts, precision machinery and textiles.
The rigorous cultivation of such professionals is one reason why products made in Taiwan play an indispensable role in global supply chains, Lai said. To keep that edge, the government has introduced two major projects to help Taiwanese youths broaden their global horizons and ensure vocational training meets international standards, he added.
The president encouraged participants to challenge themselves and enjoy the competition. He also invited the visitors to travel around Taiwan during their stay to experience the country’s technological advancements and unique cuisine.
WorldSkills Asia is a prestigious regional event for young professionals to demonstrate their abilities in seven skill categories, including manufacturing and engineering technology, social and personal services, and creative arts and fashion. (SFC-E)
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The president welcomed participants from 31 countries to the first major global skills competition held in Taiwan in 32 years. The event represents a vote of confidence in Taiwan’s high-tech prowess and marks a milestone in the country’s measures to expand workforce training, he said.
According to Lai, amid the acceleration of artificial intelligence development, digital transition and global supply chain restructuring, countries around the world are sparing no effort to enhance national competitiveness, with talent cultivation and skills development at the core of their efforts.
During the past three decades, Taiwan has transformed from a labor-intensive economy to a global semiconductor powerhouse. He attributed this success in part to the country’s strong vocational training system that has made Taiwan an international front-runner in sectors such as aviation components and parts, precision machinery and textiles.
The rigorous cultivation of such professionals is one reason why products made in Taiwan play an indispensable role in global supply chains, Lai said. To keep that edge, the government has introduced two major projects to help Taiwanese youths broaden their global horizons and ensure vocational training meets international standards, he added.
The president encouraged participants to challenge themselves and enjoy the competition. He also invited the visitors to travel around Taiwan during their stay to experience the country’s technological advancements and unique cuisine.
WorldSkills Asia is a prestigious regional event for young professionals to demonstrate their abilities in seven skill categories, including manufacturing and engineering technology, social and personal services, and creative arts and fashion. (SFC-E)
Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw
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