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進入《TAIPEI TIMES》Taiwan’s expo on tech and AI opens in Warsaw
From left, Taiwan External Trade Development Council Chairman James Huang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang, European Commission Deputy Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Valere Moutarlier, and Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Secretary of State Michal Jaros pose for a photograph at the opening ceremony of the Taiwan Expo in Europe in Warsaw on Monday. Photo: CNA
‘FRIEND-SHORING’:A European Commission official speaking at the event expressed hope for greater Taiwan-Europe cooperation in technology fields such as robotics
Staff writer, with CNA
The Taiwan Expo in Europe opened on Monday in Warsaw, with Taiwanese and European officials highlighting growing cooperation in sectors including artificial intelligence （AI）, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing, alongside plans for a technology park in Miekinia.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang （江文若） said Poland has become a key partner for Taiwan’s entry into the European market, with bilateral trade growing by 20 percent since the signing of a memorandum of understanding （MOU） in 2018.
The two countries are also preparing to sign a new MOU on research and development cooperation, she said.
In an interview after the event, Kiang said many Taiwanese companies have established operations in Poland in sectors including information and communications technology, and green energy storage.
As Poland accelerates industrial transformation based on its traditional strength in the automotive industry, Taiwanese companies are expanding cooperation with Polish firms across the supply chain, from research and development to manufacturing, she said.
The two sides are expected to deepen cooperation in AI and electric vehicles, she added.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association vice president Kevan Tsai （蔡松慧） announced that a previously proposed technology park in Poland would be built in Miekinia.
The project would include zones for battery manufacturing, public infrastructure, smart devices and services, as well as residential and lifestyle facilities, he said.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs would assist the association in coordinating with Polish authorities and ensuring compliance with local regulations, Kiang said.
The ministry established a Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Warsaw at the end of last year to help Taiwanese businesses navigate regulations, taxation and investment issues in central and eastern Europe, she said.
Kiang added that 16 Taiwanese drone companies are participating in the expo after attending a Polish trade fair focused on drones and uncrewed systems in March.
The companies are seeking business opportunities in Poland and the wider central European market, she said.
Also speaking at the opening ceremony, European Commission Deputy Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Valere Moutarlier expressed hope for greater Taiwan-Europe cooperation in robotics, advanced manufacturing, smart technologies and the circular economy.
Both sides should translate mutual understanding into strategic projects with tangible impact, he said.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung （林佳龍）, quoting former Polish president Lech Walesa, said “there is no freedom without solidarity,” adding that democratic countries working together to build resilient supply chains embody the spirit of solidarity Poland has shared with the world.
Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology Secretary of State Michal Jaros said building resilient, democratic supply chains through “friend-shoring” is becoming increasingly important as he encouraged Polish businesses to invest in future-oriented industries.
First launched in 2017, the Taiwan Expo in Europe is being held in Poland for the first time this year, Kiang said.
The themes of this year’s event include “resilience” in supply chains, “reliability” in partnerships, and “rebuilding” for future development and infrastructure.
More than 100 Taiwanese companies are participating in the expo. For the first time, representatives from the EU, Japan and Ukraine have also been invited to explore deeper supply-chain cooperation.
The event runs through today.
新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES
