Taichung International Exhibition Center Phase II to Break Ground Next Year, Adding 2,100 Booths

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that the second phase of the Taichung International Exhibition Center will commence construction in the first half of next year. This expansion project aims to significantly increase the venue's capacity, adding approximately 2,100 exhibition booths.

The first phase of the center, which cost NT$8.9 billion and opened on March 25 this year, has already proven highly successful. It has attracted over 1.4 million visitors and generated NT$65 billion in exhibition transaction value. However, demand has outstripped supply, with the first phase already fully booked for the remainder of the year, prompting the early push for the second phase.

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The second phase base land will still be provided by the city government, and the central government will invest about 6 billion yuan in funding, which will be handed over to the Taichung City Government for construction. After completion, profits will be shared based on operational performance. This project is a central government investment, not a subsidy.

The second phase will be located on the west side of the existing center. The central government will provide NT$6 billion for its construction, with the Taichung City Government responsible for the building process. Mayor Lu stated that the city government will provide the land and oversee construction, with future profits to be shared based on operational performance. This project is considered a central government investment, not a subsidy.

Lu highlighted that the second phase will be built using an integrated design-build approach to expedite construction. Once completed, the Taichung International Exhibition Center, with both phases operational, will become one of Asia's newest and Taiwan's largest international-class professional exhibition centers. The mayor expressed confidence that this expansion will further bolster Taichung's economy and solidify its position as a major exhibition hub.

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Once the second phase is completed, the Taichung International Exhibition Center will not only be one of Asia's newest exhibition venues but will also become the largest international-class professional exhibition center in Taiwan, continuing to boost Taichung's economy.