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Taiwan: Home of semiconductor giants at the centre of AI race

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A French media outlet reports on a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, noting that Taiwan's status as the global leader in superconductor research and development is being discussed. The article provides a rare glimpse into a Taiwanese state-of-the-art laboratory focused on AI development, highlighting the strategic importance of these chips in smartphones and computing.

Key points

• Taiwan is identified as the global leader in superconductor research and development, with powerful chips essential for AI development, smartphones, and computers.
• Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington, with the fate of Taiwan being explicitly mentioned as a topic of discussion during the state visit.

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The report is a French media article from September 2026, featuring a rare look inside a laboratory. Specific dates for the visit are not provided, and the article does not contain quotes or specific data points beyond the general identification of Taiwan's superconductor leadership.

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