The government is waiting for a wrap-up meeting to conclude the talks, Kung told reporters before the ministry’s weekly business briefing. Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin speaks at the legislature in Taipei on Dec. 1. Robust artificial intelligence (AI) demand supporting semiconductors and AI servers shipments was the top economic driver, while some traditional industries face structural challenges, he said. The main challenge for traditional industries lies in oversupply in China, which has fueled price competition amid persistently weak domestic demand in China, he said. The government aims to use the special budget to improve the resilience of traditional industries over the next two years, he said.

Source: Taipei Times January 02, 2026 16:33 UTC