Morris Chang at APEC Summit: A Testament to TSMC’s Global Influence

On the subject of US restrictions on high-tech exports to China, Mr. Chang expressed support for the US policies.
Morris Chang at APEC Summit: A Testament to TSMC’s Global Influence
Taiwan's businessman and envoy Morris Chang speaks during a press conference on the last day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week in San Francisco, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2023. Gilles Clarenne/ AFP via Getty Images
Shawn Lin
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At the recent APEC Summit, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), stood out as a central figure. Representing Taiwan, Mr. Chang engaged with over half of the summit’s attending national leaders, underscoring TSMC’s preeminence in the global semiconductor landscape.

During a press conference on Nov. 17 in San Francisco, Mr. Chang reflected on his interactions at the summit. While he didn’t engage in formal bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, Mr. Chang noted a significant amount of interaction with U.S. leaders, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Vice President Kamala Harris, and senior White House advisor Lael Brainard.

Shawn Lin is a Chinese expatriate living in New Zealand. He has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009, with a focus on China-related topics.
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