Ping ChengDespite signs of moderate recovery in 2024, global economic performance remained notably divided. While the data center market related to artificial intelligence (AI) continued to experience rapid growth, many other application markets appeared relatively sluggish. Against this backdrop, Taiwan’s economic performance stood out among developed economies, largely driven by the surge in AI applications, fueling strong demand for information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and electronic components. This, in turn, provided significant momentum for the growth of both Taiwan’s economy and its electronics manufacturing sector.