Taiwan's Manufacturing Industry Makes A Big Contribution To World Economic Growth

JAKARTA - Taiwan, as one of the centers of industry and technology in the world, has an important role in the global economy. Its advanced industrial sector, especially in the electronics and manufacturing fields, has made a major contribution to world economic growth.

However, there is an urgency to maintain environmental sustainability amidst the ongoing development of the industry.

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Chairman James Huang said the Taiwan industry had extraordinary resilience.

Whether it was one of the Four Asian Tigers in the past or as a smart island amid current AI waves, Taiwan has created a miracle in every era.

Taiwan places itself as an important hub in the Global Democratic Supply Chain.

However, these industrial activities, although important to the economy, have had an impact on the environment, such as air pollution, water pollution, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Realizing this, Taiwan also took the initiative to take several important steps.

The government and big companies have committed to increasing environmentally friendly practices and introducing green technology.

Therefore, Wednesday 19 June 2024, Taiwan launched the global campaign "Go Green with Taiwan".

In the campaign Taiwan organized a competition that invites people from all over the world to show their creativity, by submitting proposals, which combine green products and solutions from Taiwan that are associated with efforts to create a sustainable and better future.

"Taiwan's green industry has advanced technology, infrastructure and advanced services, a strong R&D environment, and super skilled technology personnel. Taiwan is capable of producing stable green materials and high added value as well as related products, making it an irreplaceable partner for the development of green energy and the international sustainable economy," Cynthia Kiang, Director General of Taiwan International Trade Administration (ITA). under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), at a press conference held at AMBI Space One, Taipei City, Taiwan, Wednesday.

The submission of proposals related to the "Go Green with Taiwan" campaign was opened from June 19 to August 31, 2024, and there will be a cash prize of USD 20,000 for the three best proposals.

There are four categories that must be met by companies that want to submit proposals in the Go Green With Taiwan campaign.

The first is about environmental and economic sustainability, feasibility, innovation, and finally related to product connections or solutions from Taiwanese companies.

The aim of the campaign is not only to promote Taiwan's green industry, but also to jointly protect the earth through international cooperation.

The campaign promotes Taiwan's innovative and comprehensive green products and solutions, as well as invites international partners to jointly encourage sustainable economic and environmental transformation.

To note, apart from James Huang and Cynthia Kiang, the announcement of the campaign launch was also attended by Stan Shih as Honorary Ambassador who also serves as Founder & Honorary Chairman of Acer Group who symbolizes Taiwan's capabilities in innovative technology and green industry on the international stage, as well as representatives from various Taiwan green energy companies, industrial associations, and foreign diplomats.

"This collaboration aims to encourage Taiwan's sustainable green energy company to comply with global standards, help the world achieve net-zero carbon emissions and transform green," said Stan Shih.

The aim of the campaign is not only to promote Taiwan's green industry, but also to jointly protect the earth through international cooperation.

The campaign promotes Taiwan's innovative and comprehensive green products and solutions, as well as invites international partners to jointly encourage sustainable economic and environmental transformation.