Japan recorded the highest number of exhibitors at the Taiwan Expo 2026 in Tokyo, a signal of intensifying industrial cooperation between the two economies.
The event, held July 15-17 at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, showcased advancements in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and renewable energy, with Japanese firms leading the delegation.
He emphasized that industrial collaboration between Taipei and Tokyo has advanced to a new stage, aiming to jointly strengthen their leading positions in key global industries.
Gong Mingxin, head of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, led a special delegation to the expo.
He emphasized that industrial collaboration between Taipei and Tokyo has advanced to a new stage, aiming to jointly strengthen their leading positions in key global industries.
The focus on high-tech sectors reflects a shared strategy to bolster supply chain resilience amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
The surge in Japanese participation is closely linked to the ongoing expansion of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) in Kumamoto, Japan.