Taiwan, US discuss tech, AI and drone cooperation at high-level forum
Posted on: Jan 28, 2026 07:09 IST | Posted by: Livemint
taipeh, - Senior formosan and U.S. Officials discussed cooperation in unreal intelligence agency, tech and drones at a high-ranking forum begun during the first Trump administration, with the U.S. State Department praising Taipei as a "vital partner."
The U.S. Is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties. The U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue first took place in November 2020.
In a statement on Tuesday, the State Department said the sixth round of talks took place, led by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and Taiwan Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin, who is visiting the U.S.
The two sides signed statements on the Pax Silica Declaration - a U.S.-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains - and U.S.-Taiwan cooperation on economic security, the State Department said.
"Taiwan is a vital partner on these and other important economic initiatives and its advanced manufacturing sector plays a key role in fuelling the AI revolution," it added.
The talks also featured exchanges on supply chain security, including how it relates to AI, certification on drone components and cooperation on critical minerals, the State Department said.
"Discussions focused on highlighting progress in responding to economic coercion, pursuing mutual cooperation in third countries and addressing tax-related barriers to increase investment between the United States and Taiwan," it said.
Taiwan, a major producer of advanced semiconductors that power AI, has long pushed for an agreement to avoid double taxation, saying it would boost bilateral investment.
Taiwan and the U.S. Earlier this month reached a deal to cut tariffs on Taiwan's exports to the U.S. And boost Taiwanese investment in semiconductors and other sectors in the country.
China routinely objects to any interactions between Taiwanese and U.S. Officials, saying Taiwan is an internal affair and a red line that Washington should not cross.
Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims, saying only the island's people can decide their future.
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