By KHT Staff. Images via Pingtung County Government.
PINGTUNG — A semiconductor supply-chain zone led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (台積電) broke ground at Pingtung Science Park (屏東科學園區) on Friday, marking a major step in the county’s push to attract high-tech industry.
President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei (魏哲家), Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi (周春米) and National Science and Technology Council (國科會) Minister Wu Cheng-wen (吳誠文) attended the ceremony.
The county government said the 28-hectare zone is Taiwan’s first semiconductor supply-chain cluster focused on facilities and fab construction. TSMC and seven facility-supply companies are expected to move into the site.
TSMC plans to build a multi-service center, verification laboratory, and training center at the park. The zone will also bring in suppliers involved in electromechanical systems, gas and chemicals, water treatment, and automation.
County officials said the goal is to strengthen Taiwan’s ability to build and maintain semiconductor fabs, while creating a faster and more resilient local support system.
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou said the project turns last year’s agreement among the county government, the National Science and Technology Council, and TSMC into action. She said industrial upgrading is central to keeping young people in Pingtung and encouraging others to return home for work.
Wei thanked the government for supporting land, water and power needs, but said talent development remains urgent. He said Pingtung will need a larger population base and stronger education capacity to support TSMC and its suppliers.
Wu said the arrival of high-tech industry could also benefit local restaurants, tourism, and services.
Lai said the project fits into a broader plan to build a semiconductor “S corridor” linking Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung. He said the zone shows TSMC’s commitment to Taiwan and would help make the country’s semiconductor supply chain more complete.
Lai also said the central government would continue working on water, electricity, land, and talent policies to support industry, including better use of reservoirs and water resources, continued power infrastructure development, and measures to attract international talent.
The groundbreaking adds another major project to Pingtung’s development map, alongside the future HSR station area, science park plans, industrial park expansion, an experimental school, and other public facilities.
