Taiwan Flexes Chip Diplomacy Muscles as it Faces Pressure to Share AI Wealth with Allies Taiwan's recent participation in the Semicon Taiwan trade show was more than just a showcase for its semiconductor industry.
Behind the scenes, President Lai Ching te and his team were engaging in high stakes diplomacy aimed at bolstering international support and countering pressure from both Beijing and Washington.
The stakes are higher than ever for Taiwan, which has long relied on its tech industry to mitigate China's economic coercion.