President Tsai Ing-wen reiterates the country’s commitment to advancing the ICT industry while receiving a group of Outstanding ICT Elite Award winners at the Presidential Office Feb. 10 in Taipei City. (Courtesy of PO)
 

President Tsai Ing-wen said Feb. 10 that the government is committed to advancing Taiwan’s information and communication technology sector through expanded public-private cooperation.

The government is sparing no effort in fortifying the country’s leading position in the global ICT industry, Tsai said. This is evidenced by the scheduled establishment of a digital development ministry later this year, she added.

Tsai made the remarks at the Presidential Office while receiving a delegation of local ICT experts and business leaders. The individuals were honored during the IT Month exhibition held Nov. 25 last year in Taipei City.

The work of several award recipients is in keeping with the six core strategic industries initiative, Tsai said. Their efforts to secure Taiwan’s position as an integral part of the global supply chain are sincerely appreciated, she added.

Other high-profile attendees at the event included David Tawei Lee, secretary-general to the president, and Lin Chuan-neng, vice minister of economic affairs.

Tsai also took the opportunity to thank a number of winners for their involvement in fostering new talent and strengthening Taiwan’s high-tech competitiveness.

Unveiled by Tsai during her May 2020 inauguration, the six core strategic industries comprise information and digital technology; cybersecurity; biotech and medical technology; national defense; green and renewable energy; and strategic stockpile industries. (DL-E)