Taiwan AI Technology Draws Canadian Investment, Accelerating Bilateral Economic and Tech Ties

Han Kuo-yu met in Taipei today with a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians led by Judy Sgro, President of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group. The visit aims to further promote economic, trade, and technological cooperation between Taiwan and Canada. During the meeting, Han pointed out that Taiwan already possesses advanced technology in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), welcomed Canadian enterprises to invest in Taiwan, and expressed hope that the Canadian government will create a favorable environment for Taiwanese businesses investing in Canada to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

Against this backdrop, relations between Taiwan and Canada have transitioned from informal ties to a more substantive cooperative partnership since 1992. The two countries maintain extensive exchanges in fields such as technology, agriculture, healthcare, and green energy. Particularly in the semiconductor and AI industries, Taiwan's manufacturing capabilities and innovation R&D are becoming the focus of attention for Canadian investors. In recent years, the Taiwanese government has also actively promoted the "AI Internationalization" policy, encouraging domestic enterprises to expand into global markets and share technology and capital with overseas partners.

Han mentioned during the talks that Taiwan's AI technology already encompasses multiple facets, from data analysis and machine learning to automated manufacturing. These technologies can not only enhance industrial efficiency but also bring innovative momentum to Canada's manufacturing sector. He further explained that Taiwan possesses a well-established industry-academia-research cooperation mechanism, which can provide Canadian enterprises with opportunities for technology transfer and talent training. If both sides can coordinate at the policy level, it will help establish a more stable investment environment.

Furthermore, Han emphasized Taiwan's role in international trade. Taiwan acts as a critical node in the global supply chain, particularly in high-tech components and manufacturing. As an important trading partner in North America, if Canada further opens its markets, it will benefit Taiwanese enterprises in expanding their overseas markets while bringing more high-value-added technologies and industrial chain upgrades to Canada. Han stated that Taiwan is willing to embrace a "win-win" attitude to jointly explore more cooperative models with Canada, including in emerging fields such as green energy, smart cities, and digital health.

This meeting was not only a dialogue on economic and trade levels, but also part of political and cultural exchanges. During their visit to Taiwan, the Canadian parliamentary delegation toured Taiwan's science parks and startup incubators, and engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from Taiwan's industrial sector. Through such exchanges, both sides can gain a clearer understanding of each other's needs and potential areas for cooperation, laying the foundation for future policymaking and commercial collaboration. Han also expressed that Taiwan will continue to promote mutually beneficial cooperation internationally with an open and innovative attitude, and looks forward to Canada becoming an important partner for Taiwan in North America.

(Source: Central News Agency)