Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) Chairman Chin-Ching Liu accepted the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei's 2025 Taiwan White Paper, as US technology companies including Nvidia, AMD, and Micron continue expanding operations on the island.
The report highlights Taiwan's role as a critical link in global supply chains, particularly for electronics, healthcare, green energy, and artificial intelligence (AI). Major US firms operating in Taiwan include Apple, AWS, Intel, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Google's parent company Alphabet, which primarily source local components, develop advanced technology products with Taiwanese partners, and supply equipment to the domestic market.
Nvidia recently announced plans to establish an overseas base in Taiwan to strengthen ties with the island's chip manufacturing and AI server supply chains, underscoring Taiwan's strategic importance to US semiconductor companies.
The chamber noted that Taiwan ranks among the world's wealthiest economies by per capita financial assets and maintains robust export momentum with sound legal frameworks. However, it expressed concern that many high-level policy commitments from the past year haven't translated into measurable outcomes. Of 97 issues raised in the 2024 white paper, only nine were fully resolved while about half remain under review.
AmCham recommended Taiwan introduce more flexible employment models, streamline visa processes, and recognize foreign qualifications to address talent recruitment challenges. The organization called for a national talent strategy integrating education and employment policies focused on STEM education and digital literacy.
The development council indicated it would engage in inter-agency discussions on the recommendations, though authorities may not accept all proposals due to labor protection and consumer rights considerations. Some suggestions would require legislative amendments and further policy deliberation.
Article edited by Jack Wu
