TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC, 台積電) Chairman C.C. Wei (魏哲家) emphasized on Thursday (March 6) that TSMC's expansion in the U.S. aims to meet customer demands, not to secure subsidies.
Speaking at a press conference at the Presidential Office with President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) in attendance, Wei announced that the company's U.S. production lines will reach full capacity by next year, with the 2027 lines already booked.
Earlier this week, TSMC revealed plans to invest at least US$100 billion in the U.S., assuring that this move will not affect its investment strategies in Taiwan. Wei and President Lai also discussed the need for more production lines in Taiwan, as the former requested the president's assistance in finding additional land to support these investment plans.
Wei reiterated that the U.S. expansion will not impact Taiwan's investments, highlighting the necessity for more lines to meet market demands. He stated, "I only ask for fairness," expressing confidence in TSMC's ability to compete globally, regardless of production location. Furthermore, TSMC plans to establish a research and development center in the U.S., leveraging local talent as part of its strategy.
Wei cited the 2-nanometer production process as an example of how TSMC ensures its core competitiveness remains rooted in Taiwan. He noted that TSMC's success stems from close collaboration with customers and suppliers, a concept originally proposed by TSMC founder Morris Chang (張忠謀) as the Great Alliance (大聯盟).
As TSMC continues to expand, the company remains committed to balancing its investments across key regions, ensuring both global reach and local strength.
