Wu Zhaozheng: Taiwans Lili Power will set up the first wafer factory in India

Taiwan Foreign Minister Wu Zhaozheng said in an interview with Indian media that Taiwan ’s Lili Power will build the first wafer fab in India to create a milestone in Taiwan -India semiconductor industry cooperation.

According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, Wu Zhaozheng accepted an exclusive interview with the Indian Huanyu Family (WION) TV News on Friday (April 12).The interview was broadcast that night.

Wu Zhaozheng said that the relationship between Taiwan and India is getting more and more enthusiastic.It is expected to be officially operated in the second half of this year, and it is believed that Taiwan -India cooperation will further deepen.

Wu Zhaozheng pointed out that the trade volume of Taiwan and India has exceeded $ 8 billion (about S $ 10.9 billion), and the development of semiconductors has also attracted much attention recently.Taiwan produces 90%of the world's high -end chips, and there is still greater demand in the world. When Taiwanese companies seeking partners, they naturally think of India, which have a large number of outstanding labor, as a priority option to replace mainland China.

Wu Zhaozheng said that Taiwan's Liqi Electric (PSMC) will cooperate with the Indian Tata Electronics to build the first 12 -inch wafer factory in India, which is a significant example.milestone.

Talking about the security and Indo -Pacific situation of the Taiwan Strait, Wu Zhaoxuan said that in mainland China, Mainland China has conducted a mixed combat of gray areas in Taiwan. In addition to continuously improving its self -defense capabilities, Taiwan also cooperates with the country.Tae -regional peace and stability.

He said that since mainland China has broken through the first island chain to extend the tentacles into the Pacific Ocean, and in the Indian Ocean, the "String of Pearls" strategic expansion influence.The dictatorship is closer to streams, so democratic countries must unite and stop authoritarian expansion.

Wu Zhaozheng pointed out that India is an important member of the Sifang Security Dialogue (QUAD).Fully showing the importance of this regional situation, the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait related to global security and prosperity have become international consensus.