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Sixth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Dialogue held in Washington
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Washington: The United States and Taiwan held the sixth round of their Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue on January 27, marking another step in efforts to strengthen cooperation on trade, technology, and supply chain security amid shifting global economic conditions.
The dialogue was led by the U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, and took place under the framework of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States. The meeting brought together senior officials from across the U.S. government and a high-level Taiwanese delegation headed by Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin.
Taiwan’s side included Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou, Deputy Minister of Education Liu Kuo-wei, and TECRO Representative Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, along with other government officials. The discussions reflected the expanding scope of cooperation between the two economies, particularly in areas linked to technology, industrial security, and long-term economic resilience.
A key moment during the dialogue was the signing of a joint statement by AIT and TECRO on the Pax Silica Declaration and U.S.-Taiwan cooperation on economic security. The document reaffirmed shared principles of mutual prosperity, technological advancement, and resilient supply chains. Officials underscored Taiwan’s role as a central partner in these efforts, citing the island’s advanced manufacturing base as a critical contributor to emerging industries, including artificial intelligence.
Both delegations described the dialogue as an important platform for aligning strategies and reinforcing what they characterised as a strong and growing economic partnership. The talks focused heavily on supply chain security, with particular attention to safeguarding the full artificial intelligence technology stack, from raw materials and components to advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
Participants also discussed cooperation on building and supporting trusted digital networks, an issue that has gained urgency as governments and companies seek to protect data flows and technological systems from disruption and interference. Another area of focus was collaboration on certification processes for components used in unmanned aircraft systems, reflecting the increasing economic and regulatory importance of drone-related industries.
Critical minerals were also prominent in the agenda, as both sides explored ways to work together on securing stable and reliable access to materials essential for semiconductors, renewable energy technologies, and advanced electronics. These discussions were framed within broader concerns about economic coercion and the need for diversified and transparent supply chains.
In addition, the dialogue addressed opportunities for cooperation in third countries, where the United States and Taiwan see potential for joint projects that combine investment, technology, and development expertise. Officials also examined tax-related barriers that have limited investment flows between the two economies, signalling interest in reducing obstacles to cross-border business activity.
The Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue was first launched in November 2020 to expand cooperation across a wide range of economic issues and strengthen institutional links between Washington and Taipei. Since its inception, it has evolved into a regular forum for coordinating policy on trade, technology, and strategic industries.
The latest round of talks highlighted how economic ties between the United States and Taiwan are increasingly shaped by concerns over security, innovation, and resilience, alongside traditional trade and investment interests. With artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing at the centre of global competition, both sides indicated that the partnership would continue to play a key role in shaping their shared economic future.
– global bihari bureau
