TSMC founder Morris Chang made waves on Tuesday with the release of the second volume of his autobiography—26 years after his first.
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TSMC founder Morris Chang (張忠謀) celebrated the launch of the second volume of his autobiography on Monday, drawing a star-studded audience of industry leaders with an average net worth exceeding NT$10 billion (US$307 million).
Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) attended, praising Chang’s transformative contributions to Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Tsai recalled her time as chairperson of the Mainland Affairs Council when she worked with Chang to prioritize Taiwan’s 12-inch wafer production. She credited Chang’s support as pivotal to Taiwan’s rise as a semiconductor powerhouse.
Chang candidly discussed his competitors. He commented on Samsung’s struggles with technological advancement and Intel’s leadership, particularly the appointment of Pat Gelsinger as CEO, which he said negatively impacted Intel’s strategy. Chang said he had always considered Intel a friend until recently, pointing out that Intel’s reliance on Gelsinger’s charisma for leadership was a misstep.
Prominent figures, including Quanta Chairman Barry Lam, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu, and senior executives, gathered to celebrate Chang’s legacy and TSMC’s ascent as the "silicon shield" of Taiwan.