TWSE Chairman: Stock Exchange to Bridge Global Capital and AI Companies at COMPUTEX

(CNA reporter Tseng Jen-kai, Taipei, June 3) The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) participated in the Taipei International Computer Show (COMPUTEX) for the second consecutive year. TWSE Chairman Lin Hsiu-ming stated that the exchange is not just a trading platform; at the intersection of capital and innovation, TWSE will serve as a bridge connecting global capital with AI companies. By linking international capital, Taiwan's leading technologies can be scaled and globalized.

Chairman Lin observed that, unlike past COMPUTEX events which primarily attracted international buyers for procurement, the current AI wave has placed Taiwan at the core of the entire industry chain, drawing international capital attention. In the past two years, many international investors have come to Taiwan to observe the latest AI developments. TWSE aims to showcase its key role in connecting global capital with innovative industries and supporting AI companies' growth through its participation in the exhibition.

TWSE stated that, benefiting from the global AI wave, the total market capitalization of Taiwan stocks officially exceeded $5 trillion in May, setting a new historical high and ranking as the world's 5th largest market. The AI industry continues to drive capital market growth momentum. TWSE estimates that approximately 40% of companies applying for listing in 2026 will come from the AI industry chain.

TWSE noted that Taiwan is at the core of the global AI and semiconductor ecosystem, attracting strong interest from international investors. As of the end of April 2026, foreign investors accounted for 49.4% of Taiwan's total stock market capitalization and 35.5% of average daily trading value. Currently, approximately 81.44% of listed companies' market capitalization is concentrated in technology-related industries. Through TWSE's trading platform, international investors can participate in one of the world's most strategically important technology markets and gain broad access to a complete AI and innovation ecosystem.

TWSE believes that Taiwan possesses a uniquely complete supply chain, extending from upstream chip design and semiconductor manufacturing to downstream system integration and AI applications. This provides Taiwan's capital market with three unique advantages: direct access to the rapidly growing AI and semiconductor ecosystem; the ability to invest in next-generation "unicorns" and "hidden champions" in fields including energy, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and advanced technology; and a market environment offering robust regulation, operational resilience, and investment confidence. (Editor: Yang Lanxuan) 1150603