No Computex, organizers sayHEALTH AND SAFETY: Show organizers said that COVID-19, travel restrictions and lockdowns would likely prevent many participants from attending the eventBy Natasha Li / Staff reporterComputex Taipei’s organizers have canceled the annual computer and technology trade shows due to lingering concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and large-scale travel restrictions, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA, 外貿協會) said. Originally scheduled to take place earlier this month, Computex was initially postponed to late September as the pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe. “Preserving the health and safety of Computex’s participants remain our top priority... After careful deliberation, we have decided to cancel this year’s show,” TAITRA said. “Nobody can afford to shoulder this kind of responsibility” of new COVID-19 cases in the nation, Huang said. Computex, one of the largest trade shows of its kind, is cohosted by the Computer Association and attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually.

Source: Taipei Times June 12, 2020 15:56 UTC