Premier Cho Jung-tai said Nov. 14 that the government is committed to shaping Taiwan into a smart technology hub and setting a public-private cooperation model for the international community.
Cho made the remarks during the opening ceremony of Microsoft Corp.’s Microsoft 365 data center and the launch of its AI+ Taiwan initiative in Taipei City.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Taiwan’s cooperation with Microsoft Corp., and the center marks a milestone in the global technology industry, Cho said. It will help Taiwan across various sectors to further global connections and upgrade international industries, he added.
Taiwan plays a key role in technological hardware manufacturing and has software design capability, the premier said, citing artificial intelligence and semiconductors as part of the focus of the five trusted industry sectors proposed by President Lai Ching-te. He added that the concept of Microsoft’s AI+ Taiwan initiative aligns with the government’s idea of “Taiwan+AI.”
The premier went on to say that the government will continue to cultivate digital personnel, strengthening information security and stabilizing industrial power supply to realize a smart hub goal. He cited a plan to encourage local youth to conduct exchanges with overseas counterparts, and a revitalization initiative for small-, medium- and micro-enterprises announced Nov. 7 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
According to Cho, effective and secure cloud services are critical in ensuring information security, adding that the government will continue to improve its online information services while requiring telecom operators to provide good network quality.
Equally important is stable power supply, the premier said. He underscored the importance of developing green energy and enhancing energy efficiency to bolster power grid resilience, and concluded by committing to assist domestic industries in garnering further opportunities for international cooperation . (YCH-E)
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