# Taiwan: Home of semiconductor giants at the centre of AI race

https://mins.news/en/item/72376

- France 24, 2026-09-24 13:17 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/focus/20260924-taiwan-home-of-semiconductor-giants-at-the-centre-of-ai-race

> As Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a highly anticipated state visit to Washington, artificial intelligence is a major focus. Taiwan, coveted by China, is also part of the discussion. The island leads global superconductor research and development, with powerful chips used in smartphones, computers and especially AI. France 2 gets a rare look inside one of Taiwan’s advanced laboratories.

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