Taiwan, US to focus on semiconductors

Taipei Times 11.22.2020 1 min read
Taiwan, US to focus on semiconductors

‘JOINT UNDERSTANDING’: The two sides are to cooperate on semiconductors, given the sector’s potential for significant benefits, Minister Without Portfolio John Deng said.

Taiwan and the US on Friday held talks on strengthening their economic relationship, and have identified the semiconductor industry as the top mutual priority in economic cooperation.

The talks, under the auspices of the new Economic Prosperity Partnership (EPP) Dialogue, were held virtually and partly in person in Washington, led on the US side by US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Keith Krach, who visited Taipei in September.

Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Chern-chyi (陳正祺) led a delegation to Washington for the discussions.

Taiwan, US to focus on semiconductors
From left, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu, American Institute in Taiwan Director Brent Christensen, Minister Without Portfolio John Deng, Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, and Minister of Science and Technology Wu Tsung-tsong pose at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Photo: CNA