TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan launched a new cloud computing center on Friday, described by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) as a “key fortress” for national digital resilience.

Lai said the inauguration marks Taiwan’s transition from a hardware manufacturing powerhouse to an “AI island” and a key step toward becoming a smart nation, per SET News. He said the facility is part of the Cabinet’s “Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects,” a national policy preparing Taiwan for the global smart era.

The president said the center has three key strategic aspects, with the first being “demonstrating world-class technological capability.” It houses the nation’s fastest AI supercomputer, Jingchuang 26 (晶創26).

The center also incorporates energy-saving technologies, showcasing Taiwan’s commitment to green computing. High-standard seismic-resistant designs ensure uninterrupted service, reflecting the nation’s resilience and innovative capacity.

Second, the center drives “development momentum for various AI application services.” Along with the future AI data center in Tainan’s Shalun Smart Green Energy Science City, it will serve as southern Taiwan’s computing hub with a total capacity of 23 MW.

Third, the center “creates an innovative ecosystem of public-private cooperation.” The government provides infrastructure and platforms to enable joint efforts between enterprises and the state, boosting competitiveness and national resilience.

Lai emphasized the center’s strategic value, connecting submarine cable landing stations and high-speed fiber networks across Taiwan. It is not only the foundation for AI development but also a “key fortress ensuring national digital resilience, cybersecurity, and communication backup."