Radio Taiwan International
Date; 2017-09-11
The 21st World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) kicked off in Taipei on
President Tsai (sixth from left) joins officials and the who’s who of the tech industry at the opening of WCIT in Taipei on Monday. (CNA photo)
Monday. WCIT is considered one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. It gathers political and industrial leaders to discuss digital development for the next generation.
In a speech at the opening ceremony, President Tsai Ing-wen said that the government is proactively relaxing regulations to turn Taiwan into “Asia’s Silicon Valley”. She said her administration is also working on projects to strengthen Taiwan’s digital infrastructure. The president said that will help upgrade local industry, narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, and improve the quality of life.
Tsai encouraged overseas talent and enterprises to work with Taiwanese companies.
Tsai said, “We welcome any enterprises that are engaged in the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 or AI to come to Taiwan and work with our local supply chains to develop more innovative digital products and applications. Second, the Taiwan government is willing to provide adequate resources to let the younger generation fulfill their digital dreams and to create an environment appropriate for innovative industries. These are the core missions of my administration.” [FULL STORY]
