Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said that artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key driver of national competitiveness and social progress, adding that the government is actively advancing ten new major AI projects to deepen Taiwan’s international cooperation and position the nation as a trusted digital partner.

The 2025 ASOCIO Digital Summit opened Tuesday in Taipei, bringing together technology leaders and policymakers from across the Asia-Oceania region. In her address, Hsiao underscored that AI has evolved from a mere tool into a major force shaping the future of economies and societies.

She said the government’s AI blueprint aims to accelerate infrastructure investment, expand smart applications, and focus on cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing, silicon photonics, and robotics. The initiative seeks to build a stronger foundation for Taiwan’s technology and industrial development.

Hsiao emphasized that as AI continues to advance rapidly, society must learn not only how to use it but also how to coexist and co-create with it. She said technology should enhance human potential, promote inclusivity, and improve quality of life — values that reflect Taiwan’s human-centered digital vision.

Taiwan’s strategy, she added, also prioritizes lifelong learning to ensure that workers and industries keep pace with global innovation.

Digital Affairs Minister Lee Yih-king (林宜敬) said Taiwan is strengthening its partnerships across Asia and Oceania, increasing investment in Japan, and welcoming IT professionals from South and Southeast Asia to join in regional digital development.