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Taiwan's tech companies must find their voice in Washington

The article argues that Taiwanese tech companies need to establish a stronger lobbying presence in Washington to counter false narratives about their role in the U.S. semiconductor industry. The authors, Jason Hsu and Patrick Wilson, suggest that without effective lobbying, misconceptions about Taiwan's contributions to the chip industry will go unchallenged. They highlight the importance of Taiwan's semiconductor sector and its partnerships with U.S. companies.

Opinion

False narrative of 'stealing' America's chip industry goes largely unchallenged without strong lobbying

Jason Hsu and Patrick Wilson

June 12, 2026 17:06 JST

The U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 28. Companies from Taiwan need to establish a powerful business lobby in the U.S. © Reuters

Jason Hsu is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. Patrick Wilson is the founder of Semiconductor & Innovation Group, a Washington-based consultancy.

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Taiwan's tech companies must find their voice in Washington

The article argues that Taiwanese tech companies need to establish a stronger lobbying presence in Washington to counter false narratives about their role in the U.S. semiconductor industry. The authors, Jason Hsu and Patrick Wilson, suggest that without effective lobbying, misconceptions about Taiwan's contributions to the chip industry will go unchallenged. They highlight the importance of Taiwan's semiconductor sector and its partnerships with U.S. companies.

Bias read (Center): The article presents an opinion piece with a clear argument but does not exhibit overt bias in its language or framing. It does not use loaded terms or selectively present information to favor one political or economic perspective. The authors present their views as an opinion, and the content remains focused on the need for Taiwanese companies to engage in U.S. lobbying efforts.