To encourage international investment in Taiwan, legislators from across party lines established the Association for Promotion of International Investment in Taiwan on June 12. The association aims to strengthen communication among international businesses, chambers of commerce, investment institutions, government agencies, and the Legislative Yuan.
The association is chaired by Legislator Chang Ya-lin. The four vice chairs are Legislators Ko Ju-chun, Chiu Yi-ying, Lin Chu-yin, and Lee Kun-tse, while Legislators Tsai Chi-chang and Wang Ting-yu serve as honorary chairs. Representatives from the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan, foreign representative offices in Taiwan, and leading international companies — including Micron Technology, Uber, Coupang, Dell, Ørsted, and GSK — also attended the inaugural meeting to discuss the future development of Taiwan’s investment environment.
Legislator Chang Ya-lin said the association’s foremost mission is for the Legislative Yuan to more quickly address the challenges faced by businesses on the front lines while communicating its efforts to advance institutional reforms more effectively to the international community. As global supply chains continue to be reconfigured and geopolitical dynamics evolve, issues of economic security and resilience have become increasingly important. Taiwan now occupies a pivotal position, with a comprehensive semiconductor industry cluster, highly competitive technology manufacturing capabilities, and continued development in renewable energy, the digital economy, and international services — all of which provide a strong foundation for attracting international investment.
Chang added that, having spent many years working for multinational companies, she understands that investment decisions are influenced by far more than costs alone. Companies also place great importance on the stability and clarity of regulatory frameworks, the predictability of administrative procedures, and whether governments understand the practical challenges businesses encounter in local operations. Looking ahead, she hopes to bring first-hand industry experience into legislative deliberations and policy discussions, helping the government refine Taiwan’s institutional framework.
According to Taiwan’s Department of Investment Review, the three largest foreign investors in Taiwan over the past decade have been memory manufacturer Micron Technology, offshore wind developer Ørsted, and semiconductor equipment leader ASML. The figures reflect that advanced technology manufacturing and energy transition have become key drivers of long-term international investment in Taiwan.
