Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun labeled the relocation of 40% of the island's semiconductor capacity to the United States as impossible. She delivered these remarks during a television interview to counter recent proposals from American officials.
Cheng emphasized that Taiwan’s comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem resulted from decades of development and cannot be replicated elsewhere. The Vice Premier noted that while firms may expand their U.S. presence, the industry's foundation and future investments will remain in Taiwan.
Taiwan expects its domestic chip production capacity to continue growing despite international pressure. The statement directly responds to the U.S. Commerce Secretary’s calls to shift leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing away from Asia to bolster American production.