Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized maintaining the status quo as crucial for securing global supply chains at an AI and tech summit. Taiwan's critical role in chip manufacturing makes its geopolitical situation a constant source of risk.

President Lai Ching-te has opened an AI and tech summit in Taipei, saying preserving the status quo is key to securing supply chains. Taiwan is a crucial chipmaker, but its ties with China are a constant source of risk.