'Mountain Movers' Screened in US East, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Promotes Semiconductor Talent Training

The documentary 'Mountain Movers' was recently screened on the U.S. East Coast in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Li Chih-chiang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, pointed out that the office has recently been discussing semiconductor talent training programs with U.S. universities in the region to assist in cooperation with Taiwan and address industry talent needs. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York issued a press release stating that the documentary on the history of Taiwan's semiconductor development, 'Mountain Movers: The Century's Bet,' was screened from the 17th to the 20th in Flushing, Manhattan, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Director Hsiao Chu-chen, producer Johnny Chiang, Director-General Li Chih-chiang, and Deputy Director-General Chang Li-hsien attended, attracting figures from diplomatic think tanks and the political and business communities. At the New Jersey Institute of Technology screening, Li stated that Taiwan lacks natural resources, and its greatest capital is its people. Through patience and resilience, Taiwanese people have transformed from an agricultural society into a semiconductor kingdom that now leads the world. He emphasized that the government continues to promote cooperation in semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) related fields between Taiwan and the U.S., such as the 'Taiwan-U.S. Investment Cooperation Memorandum' signed in January, and that the office is working with local universities to discuss semiconductor talent training programs to help meet industry needs. At the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) in Philadelphia, Chang Li-hsien noted that this year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's direct presidential election. She said it is particularly meaningful to screen the documentary in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, and hopes that through the film, more people will learn about the development history of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and promote bilateral relations, deep understanding, and cooperation. According to the press release, Director Hsiao Chu-chen said in the post-screening discussion that 'Mountain Movers' does not just tell the story of the semiconductor supply chain and tech professionals; its core purpose is to explore how Taiwan's destiny is closely linked to the international community. The position Taiwan holds in the global tech industry today is not luck from the sky, but the result of long-term efforts, risks, and persistence by generations. She hopes the film will encourage more people to cherish this history that should not be forgotten. Producer Johnny Chiang stated that many Taiwanese still do not understand how the semiconductor industry reached where it is today, and he hopes the film will bridge the gap in historical memory across generations. Many young Taiwanese born overseas have felt a new connection after watching the film and feel proud to be Taiwanese. The New York Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Columbia University held screenings last November, giving the American public an opportunity to understand the half-century trajectory of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and how Taiwan has become an indispensable key member of the global high-tech industry in the wave of AI. Every May is 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month' in the U.S., and it is also 'Taiwanese American Heritage Week.' The office once again invited the director's team to attend premieres in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.