Bonnie Glaser, Director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), led a delegation from the Taiwan-US-Europe Policy Program (TUPP) to visit the Research Center for DSET on the 21st of February. Both sides engaged in in-depth exchanges on various issues including artificial intelligence technology, the semiconductor industry, and international cooperation.
During the meeting, participants discussed the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology on democratic processes and institutions, exploring ways to enhance its positive effects while reducing negative impacts. DSET Director Tu Wen-ling and CEO Chang Chih-cheng introduced the delegation to the “Silicon Shield 2.0” concept, emphasizing the critical and irreplaceable position of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry internationally. They stated that strengthening interdependent relationships with like-minded countries aligns with Taiwan’s economic and national security interests.
The delegation was led by Bonnie Glaser, and included more than ten young scholars covering professional fields such as international politics, business, artificial intelligence, information and communication technology, and public health. Glaser stated that the purpose of this visit was to strengthen connections between Taiwan, the US, and Europe, and to exchange insights on DSET’s work in Taiwan’s technology industry, export controls, energy security, and international cooperation.
Both sides also explored the prospects for cooperation between Taiwan and the European Union in the semiconductor field, and how to ensure that the semiconductor supply chain is led by democratic countries. Additionally, the meeting pointed out that Europe and Taiwan face common challenges in energy resilience and critical infrastructure, particularly regarding gray zone threats to underwater infrastructure, and should strengthen cooperation to address these challenges.