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COMPUTEX Opens: Lai Ching-te Pledges Taiwan as AI Industry's Backer, Stresses Cross-Strait Stability

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Lai Ching-te stated Taiwan's stability is crucial for the global AI supply chain at the COMPUTEX 2026 tech event.
  • He pledged government support for infrastructure, including water, power, and land, to bolster the AI industry.
  • Taiwan's strong economic performance, with a projected 9.64% growth this year, is attributed to its key role in AI development.

President Lai Ching-te declared that Taiwan's stability is paramount for the global AI supply chain during his address at the COMPUTEX 2026 technology expo. He emphasized that as the world increasingly relies on AI, a stable, trustworthy, and responsible Taiwan becomes even more essential. The government is committed to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, a policy that remains unchanged and represents Taiwan's most responsible commitment to the global tech supply chain.

When the world needs AI more, it needs a stable, trustworthy, and capable Taiwan that can shoulder responsibility.

— Lai Ching-teDuring his speech at the COMPUTEX 2026 opening ceremony, emphasizing Taiwan's role in the global AI landscape.

Lai pledged that the government will ensure stable supplies of essential infrastructure, including land, water, and electricity, to serve as a robust support system for the AI industry. He highlighted ongoing efforts to secure resources, such as the near-completion of the "Pearl String Project" for water supply diversification and maintaining a power reserve capacity above 20%. The government is also expanding science and industrial parks to provide more land for development.

The president noted Taiwan's critical position in the AI supply chain, attracting significant investment from global tech leaders. This has contributed to Taiwan's impressive economic performance, with first-quarter growth revised to a 48-year high of 14.55% and full-year projections raised to 9.64%. Taiwan is expected to become one of the world's top 20 economies next year, with its stock market capitalization reaching $4.95 trillion, making it the fifth-largest globally.

Maintaining the status quo is an unchanging national policy and Taiwan's most responsible commitment to the global technology supply chain.

— Lai Ching-teReiterating Taiwan's stance on cross-strait relations while addressing the international tech community at COMPUTEX.

Lai stressed that these achievements are the result of collective efforts from the tech industry, manufacturing sector, small and medium-sized enterprises, and all workers. He reiterated Taiwan's indispensable role in global AI development and its commitment to being a reliable international partner. The economic benefits derived from AI growth will be channeled into supporting younger and future generations.

The government will ensure stable supplies of land, water, and electricity, becoming the most solid backing for the industry.

— Lai Ching-tePromising government support for infrastructure development to facilitate the growth of the AI sector.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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