Patcay.com – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te expressed his gratitude to Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on Friday, acknowledging his trust and ongoing investment in Taiwan.
This rare public interaction with a high-ranking foreign tech executive stands out, given Taiwan’s prominence as the home of TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, whose products are pivotal in the rise of AI technologies.
In a video released by the presidential office, Lai thanked Mehrotra for “demonstrating trust and support for Taiwan.”
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He further appreciated Micron’s sustained investment and its role in advancing DRAM technology in Taiwan. Micron is among the few suppliers of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, essential for sophisticated AI systems.
Taiwan is hopeful that Micron will continue to enhance its research and development initiatives. Lai emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering a “friendly living environment” for foreign talents to support industry needs.
Mehrotra expressed his honor at the meeting, which was not previously listed on the president’s official schedule shared with the press.
Since taking office in May, Lai has encountered ongoing pressure from China, which considers Taiwan its territory and labels him a “separatist.” Lai consistently rejects China’s sovereignty claims and has offered dialogue, which Beijing has repeatedly declined.