Central Taiwan Science Park exports surge 58 percent, driving national tech competitiveness

The Central Taiwan Science Park Bureau announced today that export value for the first nine months reached NT$758.546 billion, an increase of 58.36% compared to the same period last year, with annual revenue projected to exceed NT$1.3 trillion. This figure not only demonstrates the park's importance in the global supply chain, but also highlights Taiwan's competitiveness in the high-tech industry.

The Central Taiwan Science Park encompasses Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, and other regions, focusing on high-end industries such as semiconductors, optoelectronics, green energy, and smart manufacturing. Since its establishment, the park has attracted numerous domestic and foreign enterprises to set up operations through comprehensive infrastructure and flexible investment promotion policies, forming an industrial chain primarily centered on wafer manufacturing, optoelectronic modules, and AI-related equipment.

The core driving force behind the export growth stems from the rapid expansion of global demand for cutting-edge technologies such as AI, 5G, and semiconductors. Multiple enterprises within the park have invested in AI chip research and development as well as optoelectronic module production, combining Taiwan's advantages in manufacturing technology and design capabilities to successfully break into North American, European, and Asia-Pacific markets. Coupled with rising demand driven by the global chip shortage, the park's ample product supply has further propelled a substantial increase in export value.

The contribution of this growth to Taiwan's overall economy cannot be ignored. The increase in export value has directly boosted foreign exchange earnings for the national economy and created thousands of jobs within the park, particularly for high-tech talent and manufacturing engineers. More importantly, sustained export growth has attracted more foreign investment, further elevating Taiwan's position in the global tech industry.

Facing uncertainties in the global supply chain and geopolitical risks, the park is accelerating R&D investment to promote industrial upgrading and technological innovation. The government is also strengthening infrastructure, talent cultivation, and innovation policies to maintain the park's competitiveness. It is projected that over the next few years, driven by the continuous surge in demand for AI and green energy, the export performance of the Central Taiwan Science Park will remain robust.