Foreign Policy Research Institute A Nation Must Think Before it Acts A Chip Odyssey: Panel Discussion and Film Screening

A nation must think before it acts.

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A Chip Odyssey: Panel Discussion and Film Screening

May 20, 2026 | 6:00 pm | Asia Program

About the Event

A Chip Odyssey is an epic documentary directed by Hsiao Chu-Chen, detailing the 5-year, 80-interview journey of Taiwan's semiconductor industry rise. It highlights key figures like TSMC and focuses on Taiwan’s "Silicon Shield" amidst geopolitical tensions.

There will be a panel discussion held in conjunction with the screening, featuring director Hsiao Chu-chen and producer Ben Tsiang.

 


FPRI is happy to provide this event free of charge thanks to the generous support TECO NY. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our events manager, Christine Datesman at cdatesman@fpri.org.


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Speakers

Ben Tsiang

Ben Tsiang - Ben Tsiang is a serial entrepreneur and acclaimed film producer.

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Hsiao Chu-chen

Hsiao Chu-chen - Hsiao Chu-Chen is a senior documentary filmmaker and drama producer, currently serving as a professor at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan.

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