Host Wenchi Yu speaks with Professor Philip Hsu 徐斯勤 of National Taiwan University about the intricate political landscape of Taiwan, focusing on the 7/26 recall elections, public opinion regarding identity and relations with China, and the evolving dynamics of Taiwan's relationship with the U.S. Taiwan is the flashpoint where technology, business, and geopolitics intersect. A deeper understanding of this island nation and its dynamic political forces—especially through the lens of Taiwan-China and Taiwan-US relations—is vital for navigating both opportunities and risks with more informed decision-making.

For Wenchi's take on the 7/26 recall elections, please read my Substack.

00:00 Taiwan's Political Landscape and Recall Elections
05:42 Cross-Strait Relations and U.S. Concerns
08:12 Public Opinion on Taiwan's Identity and China
23:15 Taiwan's Evolving Relationship with the U.S.
30:31 Domestic Issues and Future Implications for Taiwan in the World

Perspectives with Wenchi Yu

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Host Wenchi Yu speaks with Ethan Tu (杜奕瑾), founder of Taiwan AI Labs, Asia's first open AI research institution. Taiwan AI Labs is dedicated to advancing AI through open algorithms, open-source code, and federated learning, an approach that enables collaborative machine learning without centralizing data, thus preserving privacy and preventing monopolies.

Ethan's career includes founding Taiwan's first Chinese-language search engine, Yam, and the first social media platform, PTT (批踢踢). He later played a pivotal role in helping launch Microsoft's Bing and its first virtual assistant, Cortana. Recognizing AI's immense potential—including its capacity for harm—Ethan returned to Taiwan to champion responsible AI development. His work now focuses particularly on federated learning and combating disinformation. Today, Taiwan AI Labs' innovations are widely adopted in healthcare, privacy protection, and the promotion of democracy.

00:00
Introduction to AI and Its Global Implications

00:56
Ethan Tu's Journey and Taiwan AI Labs

04:34
Concerns Over Big Tech and Data Privacy

06:30
Innovations in Combating Disinformation

10:41
Federated Learning: A New Approach to AI

14:30
Taiwan's National Strategy for AI

15:35
Information Manipulation and Its Impact

21:33
The Infodemic System: Tracking Misinformation

24:59
Building Trust in Information Sources

26:53
Censorship vs. Content Moderation

29:49
The Role of TikTok in Political Discourse

33:52
AI Ethics and Education in Taiwan

35:37
Conclusion: Responsible AI for the Future

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Host Wenchi Yu speaks with Jett Chen, founder of Semi Vision, a Taiwan-based semiconductor industry research institution providing comprehensive insights into the semiconductor ecosystem. With a family business specializing in semiconductor packaging, Jett observes how AI advancements are transforming the startup ecosystem in Taiwan. Jett discusses the complexities of semiconductor manufacturing, the importance of packaging, and the emerging opportunities for startups in AI. Jett also addresses the energy challenges Taiwan faces as it develops its AI capabilities, the implications of NVIDIA's investment in Taiwan, and the ongoing talent shortages in the engineering sector. The conversation also examines geopolitical factors affecting the semiconductor supply chain, highlighting the competitive dynamics between Taiwan and China, and the implications of the US’s export control policies.

Reference: Jensen Huang's Keynote at COMPUTEX 2025

00:00

Taiwan's Semiconductors and AI Opportunities

05:54

Understanding the Semiconductor Ecosystem

09:37

The Role of Packaging in Semiconductor Manufacturing

11:56

AI Servers and Their Impact on the Industry

15:35

Emerging Startups in AI and Semiconductor

17:35

Energy Challenges in Taiwan's AI Development

20:02

NVIDIA's Investment and Its Implications for Taiwan

21:48

Talent Shortages and Immigration Policies

23:52

Geopolitical Impacts on Semiconductor Supply Chains

27:24

The Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Perspectives with Wenchi Yu

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