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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, other government officials, and industry representatives at the Semicon Network Summit, ahead of Semicon Taiwan, September 1, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan. Credit: Taiwan Presidential Office via Flickr
From advanced packaging tools to specialized materials, over 1,300 chipmakers and suppliers showcased their most sophisticated offerings at a major semiconductor trade show in Taiwan’s capital Taipei last week. Also on full display: the island’s chip diplomacy efforts.
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Highlights from day 1 of the Semicon Taiwan trade show, on September 2, 2026. Credit: SEMI Taiwan
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