C.C. Wei
C.C. Wei is the Chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a pivotal player in the global semiconductor industry. Since taking over as CEO in 2018 and later becoming chairman in June 2024, Wei has been instrumental in advancing TSMC's role in AI technology development. Under his leadership, TSMC has expanded its operations internationally to the United States, Germany, and Japan, while also navigating complex geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Wei's strategic insights and careful public statements have earned him recognition as a leading figure in the tech world.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3 | 6.33 | 0.46% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 120,176 | $670,000 | 3,381$ |
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 61,183 | $21,000,000 | 3,882$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,297 | $1,700,000 | 729$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 76,883 | $1,200,000 | 716$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,139 | $1,400,000 | 513$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,216 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,741 | $370,000 | 382$ |
| Totals | 9 | 619,746,657 | 315,635 | $26,495,000 | 9,660$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hong Kong:
C.C. Wei met with Donald Trump to discuss TSMC's investment in the U.S.
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Spain:
C. C. Wei is the CEO of TSMC, which is making a significant investment in U.S. semiconductor production.
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Mexico:
C.C. Wei is the CEO of TSMC, which is investing in the United States.
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Canada:
C. C. Wei is the chief executive officer of TSMC and discussed the investment in chip manufacturing plants.
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United States:
C.C. Wei said that the company's vision has become a reality at its Arizona facility.
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Ukraine:
C.C. Wei is the CEO of TSMC who will meet with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding investments.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei has said the company has no interest in acquiring Intel’s chip manufacturing facilities.
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Taiwan:
TSMC chairman C.C. Wei said the company spent US$35 million to draft 18,000 regulations for its Arizona plant.
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Taiwan:
Wei has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s role in AI technology development.
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