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- Publish Date：2024-09-24
NYCU Leads the Charge in Taiwan-Japan Tech Synergy: Advancing Semiconductors and AI through Academic Diplomacy
NYCU shared the outcomes of Taiwan-Japan collaboration in academic and technological fields at the conference.
Translated by Hsuchuan
Edited by Chance Lai
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Edited by Chance Lai
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) once again showcased its expertise in the semiconductor field when it was invited by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to participate in the “2024 Taiwan-Japan Science and Technology Dialogue” held in Tokyo in August. This high-profile event marked another milestone in Taiwan-Japan technological exchange and cooperation.
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Minister Jyh-Huei Kuo of MOEA led the powerhouse delegation. It featured NYCU President Chi-Hung Lin, the esteemed Yu Shan Scholar and Director of the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Office, Professor Seiji Samukawa, as well as NYCU alumnus and renowned venture capitalist Chung-Ho Tai with the support of Hsueh-You Chou, Deputy Representative at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, the delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with Japan’s key industry and government representatives, including Akira Amari, Chair of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Semiconductor Strategy Committee.
President Chi-Hung Lin shared NYCU’s extensive collaboration experience with top Japanese universities, including Hokkaido University, Kumamoto University, and Kyushu University, showcasing successful academic and technological exchanges. He also introduced his visionary proposal of an “International Co-Creation Platform Based on a University Consortium,” aiming to foster a multinational platform for innovation—a concept met with enthusiastic support from all participants.
Strengthening Tech Leadership: NYCU Champions Taiwan-Japan Academic Diplomacy in AI and Semiconductors
“Amidst the rapid advancement of AI and semiconductors, coupled with the evolving global geopolitical landscape, establishing a university-based transnational co-creation platform is key to strengthening Taiwan’s technological leadership, enhancing global influence, and nurturing the next generation of tech talents,” President Lin emphasized.
Forging Global Innovation: President Chi-Hung Lin Proposes an International Co-Creation Platform Based on a University Consortium
Minister Jyh-Huei Kuo of MOEA led the powerhouse delegation. It featured NYCU President Chi-Hung Lin, the esteemed Yu Shan Scholar and Director of the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Office, Professor Seiji Samukawa, as well as NYCU alumnus and renowned venture capitalist Chung-Ho Tai with the support of Hsueh-You Chou, Deputy Representative at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, the delegation engaged in fruitful discussions with Japan’s key industry and government representatives, including Akira Amari, Chair of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Semiconductor Strategy Committee.
President Chi-Hung Lin shared NYCU’s extensive collaboration experience with top Japanese universities, including Hokkaido University, Kumamoto University, and Kyushu University, showcasing successful academic and technological exchanges. He also introduced his visionary proposal of an “International Co-Creation Platform Based on a University Consortium,” aiming to foster a multinational platform for innovation—a concept met with enthusiastic support from all participants.
Strengthening Tech Leadership: NYCU Champions Taiwan-Japan Academic Diplomacy in AI and Semiconductors
“Amidst the rapid advancement of AI and semiconductors, coupled with the evolving global geopolitical landscape, establishing a university-based transnational co-creation platform is key to strengthening Taiwan’s technological leadership, enhancing global influence, and nurturing the next generation of tech talents,” President Lin emphasized.
He’s confident that this platform will empower Taiwan and Japan to contribute substantially to the global tech industry.
Further driving the dialogue, Professor Seiji Samukawa, who has served at NYCU for many years, provided insights into Taiwan’s academic and research environment, while Chung-Ho Tai dived into exploring Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing prowess and potential synergies with Japanese technology, particularly in areas like IC design and AI applications.
This “academic diplomacy” highlighted Taiwan’s competitive edge in the semiconductor industry and paved the way for enhanced Taiwan-Japan collaboration, reinforcing the vision of an economic security strategy centered on semiconductor development.
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