Page 10 - TAITRA Annual Report 2023

Partnership with Japan and the USA TAIWAN EXPO Japan The first and highest-level Taiwan Expo held in Japan focused on Smart and Sustainable Living within contextual settings. This exhibition integrated various aspects of daily life, including Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart Office and Retail, Smart Healthcare, Metaverse, Digital Life Applications, Taiwanese Culture, and Foods. It showcased Taiwanese products and services related to Digital Transformation (DX) and Green Transformation (GX). Many distinguished guests visited the exhibition, including the Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, members from the House of Representatives of Japan, and major Japanese corporations. Over 20,000 visitors and 135 Taiwanese companies participated, resulting in business opportunities worth 85 million US dollars. Two forums were held during the exhibition: Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Forum: Featured a keynote speech by Akira Amari, a key figure in Japan's semiconductor industry, and attracted nearly 500 participants. AI to Reality, the Edge of Metaverse: Attracted 120 Japanese venture capitalists, companies, and media representatives. TAITRA Chairman James C. F. Huang (right) and the Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike (left) at TAIWAN EXPO Japan. 10