TAIPEI (TVBS News) — MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai (蔡力行) steered conversations away from contentious tariff issues at an exclusive industry gathering Tuesday (April 15) evening, preferring to maintain an upbeat tone. Top executives from Taiwan's technology sector convened at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Taipei (台北文華東方酒店) for Advanced Micro Devices' annual partner appreciation dinner amid growing global trade tensions.
Phison Electronics CEO K.S. Pua (潘健成) characterized the event as predominantly social in nature, though he conceded that U.S. tariff concerns linger in industry discussions. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (國立陽明交通大學), one of Taiwan's premier technical institutions, remains dedicated to its AMD partnership, according to university President Lin Chi-hung (林奇宏). Lin suggested expanded international student recruitment could result from increased AMD scholarship support, potentially addressing Taiwan's persistent technical talent shortage.
The high-profile industry gathering concluded around 9 p.m. as executives dispersed into the Taipei evening. The event drew an impressive roster of Taiwan's technology leadership, including WiWynn (緯穎科技) Chairwoman Emily Hung (洪麗寗), Getac Holdings (神基投控) Chairman James Hwang (黃明漢), GIGABYTE Technology (技嘉科技) General Manager Li I-tai (李宜泰), and telecommunications provider Far EasTone (遠傳電信) General Manager Chee Ching (井琪). ★
