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First modification: 02/10/2026 - 22:28

Taiwan is a territory coveted by its powerful neighbor, China, but also a key player in the global technology race. The island concentrates some of the most advanced semiconductor laboratories, essential for the development of artificial intelligence. In this broadcast, we tell you how one of the maximum security laboratories in Taipei works, while AI occupies a central place on the agenda during the long-awaited state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington. Amid tensions between the United States and China, the future of Taiwan is once again under the microscope.

The island is a world leader in research and development of semiconductors, small but powerful components essential for modern technology. They are present in smartphones and computers, but they are also essential for the development of artificial intelligence systems.

Our France 2 colleagues had rare access to one of Taiwan's most advanced laboratories, where researchers are working on chips that could play a key role in the global technology race.

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