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WRAPUP 1-Taiwan President Says Keeping Political Status Quo Is Key to Securing Supply Chains

Lai said Taiwan’s chip industry must remain stable as Nvidia and Apple rely on the island for AI supply chains.

  • On Tuesday, President Lai Ching-te opened Computex Taipei, stating that maintaining the political status quo is the most responsible approach to secure global supply chains amid growing AI demand.
  • Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain, anchored by TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker serving Nvidia and Apple.
  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said, "Taiwan is incredible at manufacturing, especially technology manufacturing. This is the epicentre of the ecosystem," after announcing $150 billion annual investment plans.
  • Addressing resource demands, Lai pledged the government will provide sufficient water, land, and talent, assuring Taiwan's power supply will remain adequate through 2032.
  • While Lai affirmed the government's commitment to safeguard peace across the Taiwan Strait, China operates warships and warplanes around the island daily, creating persistent political friction.
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated on Tuesday (June 2nd) at an event attended by executives from major global technology companies that Taiwan welcomes businesses from around the world to co-create the next generation of technological blueprints in Taiwan. He added that his government will be committed to maintaining the peaceful status quo across the Taiwan Strait, which he considers Taiwan's "most responsible commitment to the global tech…

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Taipei Times broke the news in Taipei, Taiwan on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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