Taiwan Foreign Minister Promotes ‘Taiwan Model’ at Warsaw Security Forum

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung promoted closer technology and industrial cooperation between Taiwan and Europe during a visit to Poland this week, arguing that Taiwan could help European countries strengthen supply chains and pursue greater strategic autonomy.

Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum on Oct. 13, Lin proposed what he called a “Taiwan model” based on technological cooperation, shared democratic values and investment in European industry. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin said Taiwan’s strengths in advanced semiconductors, electronics and precision manufacturing complement Europe’s expertise in industrial machinery, automotive engineering, chemicals and design.

The visit also included plans for a Taiwanese technology park in Poland and an initiative that Lin said could eventually connect Poland, Germany and Czechia in a “European chip triangle.”

Taiwan seeks larger role in European reindustrialization

The 13th Warsaw Security Forum was held in Warsaw from Oct. 12 to 13 under the theme “United We Stand.” The Warsaw Security Forum said Norway served as the 2026 partner nation, with the gathering focused on security, defense and transatlantic cooperation.

Lin delivered a keynote address titled “The Taiwan Model: A Trusted Partner for Europe’s Reindustrialization.” According to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry, he argued that closer Taiwan-Europe cooperation could improve supply-chain, technological and economic security while supporting Europe’s pursuit of strategic autonomy.

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Lin said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had exposed the risks of excessive reliance on authoritarian countries for strategic resources. He also argued that European manufacturers face growing pressure from heavily subsidized Chinese industrial production while adapting to rapid technological changes driven by artificial intelligence, according to the Foreign Ministry’s account of his remarks.

Strategic autonomy, Lin said, should not mean economic isolation but rather the freedom to choose dependable partners. He contrasted his proposed “Taiwan model,” which he said is based on democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law, with what he described as a Chinese economic model focused on dominance rather than mutual benefit, according to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry.

Lin pointed to Taiwanese investments already underway in Europe, including TSMC’s investment in Germany, GlobalWafers’ investment in Italy and Hon Hai’s advanced packaging operations in France. The Foreign Ministry said Lin described the projects as efforts to create jobs, transfer expertise and strengthen Europe’s industrial ecosystem.

Taiwan is also promoting plans for a technology park in Poland organized by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, or TEEMA. According to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry, the project is intended to bring Taiwanese industrial capabilities into Europe and support cooperation in areas including electric vehicles, smart cities and artificial intelligence.

Lin said the project could also provide a foundation for Taiwanese companies to participate with European partners in the eventual reconstruction of Ukraine.

Poland could anchor a ‘European chip triangle’

During the Poland visit, Lin traveled to Wrocław to tour Acer Group’s Polish operations before visiting the proposed TEEMA technology park site in Miękinia. NOWnews reported that the trip allowed Lin to review Taiwanese companies’ existing investments and plans for further expansion in Poland and the broader Central and Eastern European market.

Lin said Acer’s Polish operations include electronics repair, parts logistics, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling. According to NOWnews, he said the operations demonstrate how Taiwanese companies in Europe have expanded beyond product sales and developed closer links with local workers and supply chains.

TEEMA plans to establish its proposed technology park in Miękinia, where Lin inspected the site and surrounding infrastructure. NOWnews reported that the two sides plan to sign a memorandum of understanding by the end of the year, with Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund expected to assist with land acquisition and other support.

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said Lin visited Poland from Oct. 11 to 14 and met with political figures from Poland and other European countries in addition to participating in the Warsaw Security Forum and visiting Taiwanese business operations.

Lin said Taiwan intends to use what his government calls “integrated diplomacy” to expand economic cooperation with Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries. NOWnews reported that the strategy includes an initiative to link Poland with Germany and Czechia to form what Lin described as a “European chip triangle.”