ITRI Partners with US Drone Association to Establish Green UAS Verification in Taiwan
ITRI and the US Drone Association are collaborating to set up a Green UAS verification system in Taiwan, which will also integrate the US Department of Defense's Blue UAS verification. This initiative aims to solidify Taiwan's role as a key high-tech industry base and national security ally for the US. ITRI President Chang Pei-jen noted that the US has become Taiwan's largest export market, shifting Taiwan's investment focus.
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The North American Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum today on 'New Framework for Taiwan-US Economic and Trade Agreement: Investment Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, and New Layout of Non-Red Supply Chain for Taiwanese Enterprises in the US.' Distinguished guests included Hsu Chia-ching, Minister of the Overseas Community Affairs Council; Susan C. Lee, Maryland Secretary of State; Chiang Wen-jo, Political Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs; Ko Pao-hsuan, Permanent Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Chang Pei-jen, President of ITRI.
Chang Pei-jen stated that Taiwan-US economic and trade relations have undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the US replacing China as Taiwan's largest export market. This indicates a clear shift in Taiwan's investment and trade focus towards the US.
Chang Pei-jen pointed out that according to statistics, Taiwan's total export value ranked 12th globally last year. With a population of 23 million, this demonstrates strong foreign trade and high-tech industry capabilities.
Regarding international cooperation in the drone industry, Chang Pei-jen emphasized the importance of certification systems. He noted that in the cooperation project between ITRI and the US Drone Industry Association, in addition to prioritizing the establishment of the Green UAS system, the US Department of Defense's Blue UAS verification system will also be further incorporated in the future. This project aims to implement 'non-red supply chain' verification for drones, solidifying Taiwan's role as an important high-tech industry base and national security ally for the US.
Chang Pei-jen stated that ITRI, as Taiwan's largest industrial research institution with nearly 7,000 employees, has long assisted the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting industrial development and technological diplomacy. Looking ahead, Chang Pei-jen emphasized that ITRI will act as a bridge for two-way communication, fully cooperating whether it's assisting Taiwanese manufacturers in exporting products to the US or providing support to US manufacturers seeking technology and industrial cooperation in Taiwan, to enhance the overall competitiveness of industries in both Taiwan and the US. (Edited by Pan Yi-ching) 1150407
Chang Pei-jen stated that Taiwan-US economic and trade relations have undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the US replacing China as Taiwan's largest export market. This indicates a clear shift in Taiwan's investment and trade focus towards the US.
Chang Pei-jen pointed out that according to statistics, Taiwan's total export value ranked 12th globally last year. With a population of 23 million, this demonstrates strong foreign trade and high-tech industry capabilities.
Regarding international cooperation in the drone industry, Chang Pei-jen emphasized the importance of certification systems. He noted that in the cooperation project between ITRI and the US Drone Industry Association, in addition to prioritizing the establishment of the Green UAS system, the US Department of Defense's Blue UAS verification system will also be further incorporated in the future. This project aims to implement 'non-red supply chain' verification for drones, solidifying Taiwan's role as an important high-tech industry base and national security ally for the US.
Chang Pei-jen stated that ITRI, as Taiwan's largest industrial research institution with nearly 7,000 employees, has long assisted the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting industrial development and technological diplomacy. Looking ahead, Chang Pei-jen emphasized that ITRI will act as a bridge for two-way communication, fully cooperating whether it's assisting Taiwanese manufacturers in exporting products to the US or providing support to US manufacturers seeking technology and industrial cooperation in Taiwan, to enhance the overall competitiveness of industries in both Taiwan and the US. (Edited by Pan Yi-ching) 1150407
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What is the collaboration between ITRI and the US Drone Industry Association?
ITRI and the US Drone Industry Association are collaborating to establish a Green UAS verification system in Taiwan, with plans to integrate the US Department of Defense's Blue UAS verification system in the future.