Taiwan's semiconductor sector central to AI competition

Taiwan’s position in the global artificial‑intelligence race is highlighted as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his state visit to Washington, with the fate of the island – coveted by its larger neighbour, China – expected to be discussed.

The island is described as the global leader in superconductor research and development, producing powerful chips that power smartphones, computers and, above all, AI development. France 2 journalists were given a rare look inside one of Taiwan’s state‑of‑the‑art laboratories.

Taiwan is home of semiconductor giants at the centre of the AI race.