Taiwan Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen: Taiwan and Santa Clara May Be Small, But Both Are Full of Possibilities
Cheng Li-wen: Taiwan and Santa Clara May Be Small, But Both Are Full of Possibilities
Ding Ding TV, Calif. — During a recent visit to Silicon Valley, Taiwan Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen met with Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor and highlighted the many similarities between Taiwan and Santa Clara, describing both as relatively small places with extraordinary energy, innovation, and global impact.
Cheng said that while listening to Mayor Gillmor’s introduction of Santa Clara, she was immediately reminded of Taiwan.
“Santa Clara is a small city full of possibilities, and Taiwan is the same,” Cheng said. “Although we are small in size, we are rich in talent, innovation, and opportunity.”
She pointed to Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park, home to many of the world’s leading semiconductor and technology companies, as an example of how a relatively small region can become a global center of innovation. Cheng noted that Taiwan and Santa Clara share a common commitment to technology, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Looking ahead, Cheng expressed optimism about future collaboration between Taiwan and Santa Clara in areas including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers, investment, talent development, and advanced technology.
She emphasized Taiwan’s leadership in the global semiconductor industry and noted that recent investments by international technology companies, including NVIDIA, demonstrate the growing opportunities for cooperation in the AI era.
“Through greater integration and strategic collaboration, we can unlock even greater potential and create shared benefits for both sides,” Cheng said.
Beyond technology, Cheng described her visit to the United States as part of a broader effort to promote peace, dialogue, and regional prosperity. She shared her vision of transforming what was once viewed as the “First Island Chain” into a network connected by talent, technology, capital, markets, and cooperation.
“We hope to build a chain of peace and prosperity for the future,” she said.
Cheng also highlighted the importance of female leadership, noting that women are increasingly taking leadership roles in both Taiwan and the United States. She expressed hope that more women will continue to contribute to public service, innovation, and economic development.
Mayor Gillmor described Santa Clara as one of the most diverse cities in Silicon Valley, with more than 40 percent of residents born outside the United States and a large Asian population contributing to the city’s vibrancy and innovation.
She also recognized community leader Diana Ding for her efforts in bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, including Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and many other communities through cultural and civic engagement.
Both leaders expressed interest in strengthening future exchanges and exploring opportunities for collaboration in technology, innovation, economic development, education, and people-to-people connections.
The conversation reflected a shared belief that innovation, diversity, and international cooperation can help create greater opportunities and prosperity for future generations.
郑丽文：台湾与圣塔克拉拉虽小却充满无限可能 期待携手推动科技创新与和平繁荣
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台湾中国国民党主席郑丽文近日访问硅谷，在与圣塔克拉拉市长Lisa Gillmor会谈时表示，台湾与圣塔克拉拉有许多相似之处——虽然规模不大，却充满活力、创新精神与无限可能。
郑丽文表示，当听到Gillmor市长介绍圣塔克拉拉时，她立刻联想到台湾。她指出，台湾同样面积有限，却孕育出世界领先的科技产业和创新生态系统，特别是以新竹科学园区为代表的高科技产业聚落，已成为全球半导体产业的重要基地。
她表示，希望未来能够进一步加强台湾与圣塔克拉拉之间在科技、人才、投资及创新领域的交流合作。随着人工智能时代的到来，双方在半导体、数据中心、人工智能及先进科技领域拥有广阔的合作空间。
郑丽文特别提到，台湾长期以来在半导体产业拥有全球领先地位，而近年来包括NVIDIA在内的国际科技企业持续加大对台湾的投资力度，为未来合作创造了更多机遇。她期待双方能够加强产业整合与战略合作，共同创造更大的经济与科技发展红利。
除了科技合作之外，郑丽文也分享了她此次访问美国的重要目标。她表示，希望通过交流与合作推动区域和平与共同发展，并将过去被视为地缘政治前线的“第一岛链”，逐步打造成为连接人才、科技、资本与市场的“和平与繁荣之链”。
在谈到未来发展时，郑丽文特别提及女性领导力的重要性。她表示，包括圣塔克拉拉市长Lisa Gillmor以及台湾新竹地区多位女性领导人，都正在各自领域发挥重要影响力。她期待未来有更多女性参与公共事务与创新发展，共同为下一代创造更多机会与希望。
Gillmor市长则表示，圣塔克拉拉是一座高度多元化的城市，超过40%的居民出生于美国以外地区，亚裔人口占有重要比例。她特别肯定社区领袖丁维平（Diana Ding）长期推动不同族裔之间的交流合作，为建设更加包容、多元的社区作出了积极贡献。
双方一致表示，未来希望继续加强交流，在科技创新、经济发展、人才培养以及国际合作等领域探索更多合作机会，共同促进区域繁荣与可持续发展。