C.C. Wei

C.C. Wei

entrepreneur Taiwan

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
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
117,875
Power
3,316$
Sentiment
7.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 3 7.67 0.38% +30% 23,816,775 117,875 $670,000 3,316$
Totals 3 23,816,775 117,875 $670,000 3,316$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). 9

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Fears over Taiwan as a chip risk misplaced

Taiwan Taiwan: TSMC chief executive officer and chairman C.C. Wei said that building the new factory in Arizona has taken at least twice as long as in Taiwan. 5

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: US eyeing workforce training in trade deal

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC who received the Robert N. Noyce Award for the company's significant role in the semiconductor industry. 9

Chris Miller Mark Liu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan must tap into whole value chain: academic

Taiwan Taiwan: Huang met TSMC chairman and CEO C.C. Wei and asked for more chip supplies during his two-day whirlwind trip to Taiwan last week. 7

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC sales solid, but may be slowing

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei expressed his gratitude to employees for their contribution in helping the chipmaker smash records in sales and profit this year. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC gives employees NT$25,000 ‘Sports Day’ bonus

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei, the CEO of TSMC, participated in discussions with Jensen Huang during TSMC’s annual sports day. 8

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan’s supply chain role unwavering: Nvidia CEO

Ukraine Ukraine: C. C. Wei confirmed that TSMC is accelerating the implementation of new technologies in the USA due to high demand for artificial intelligence solutions. 8

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda): TSMC показала відео з роботою своєї фабрики в США • Межа

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei, TSMC Chairman and CEO, announced plans to speed up production expansion in Arizona. 7

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, TSMC celebrate first US-made Blackwell chip

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chairman and CEO of TSMC, discussing the company's expansion plans. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC planning new plant in Taichung

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei, TSMC chairman and CEO, stated that AI demand continues to be very strong. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC raises full-year growth outlook