Taiwan–Japan AI forum convenes to deepen tech partnerships

A Taiwan-Japan AI technology forum was held at Taiwan Expo Japan, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia, and research institutions. The event focused on several key areas: AI applications, semiconductor supply chains, smart manufacturing, and broader innovation initiatives. SEMI, a major industry organization, participated through Terry Tsao. The forum structure—spanning multiple sectors and levels of expertise—indicates a coordinated approach to identifying shared priorities and potential collaboration points between the two nations in technology development.

The forum represents a formal effort to align Taiwan and Japan on shared technology challenges. Both nations depend heavily on semiconductor exports and face competition from other global players in AI and advanced manufacturing. By convening officials, industry leaders, and researchers in a structured setting, the two countries are signaling intent to coordinate on supply-chain resilience and innovation—areas where bilateral cooperation could yield concrete benefits.