San Antonio targets semiconductor ties with Taiwan
San Antonio aims to finalize a semiconductor agreement with Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Kumamoto, Japan.
The agreement aims to boost San Antonio's economy through business development and the semiconductor industry. The focus is on establishing public-private partnerships and keeping up with tech sector advancements. Mayor Jones is taking members of the Economic Security Advisory Group on a trip to Taiwan to advocate for San Antonio as a prime location for Taiwanese companies. This follows a visit from the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer's Association in August 2025. Taiwanese semiconductor companies are planning significant investments in the U.S., potentially exceeding $250 billion, to expand semiconductor, AI, and energy production. These investments may also include credit guarantees to support the establishment of a complete semiconductor supply chain within the U.S. TSMC, a major chip supplier, is expanding its operations in Kumamoto, Japan, to produce advanced semiconductors for AI and other sectors. This expansion is supported by substantial government subsidies, as Japan aims to revive its semiconductor industry.
