The Taiwan-France tech pursuitBy Wea Chi-lin 魏啓林The global technological order is rapidly restructuring and the world is entering a new era of technological geopolitics. Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, which is indispensable to the global supply chain, gives Taiwan–Europe cooperation significant strategic importance. France has long possessed deep strengths in basic science and advanced technologies, including quantum technology, materials science, aerospace engineering and energy technology. The goal is to rebuild Europe’s position in the global technological competition. This would not only be a new opportunity for Taiwan-France cooperation, but could also become an important pillar in the restructuring of the global technological order.

Source: Taipei Times March 20, 2026 16:24 UTC