C.C. Wei

C.C. Wei

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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.

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

ANALYSIS: How AI has rewired Taiwan’s stock market
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-31
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C.C. Wei, TSMC chief executive officer, announced the additional US$100 billion investment during the earnings conference.

AI boom drives US$100bn TSMC Arizona buildout
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-20
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C.C. Wei announced that TSMC would invest an additional US$100 billion in Arizona to build advanced facilities.

Taiwan to keep best TSMC tech despite US push
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-17
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C.C. Wei announced that TSMC would invest an additional US$100 billion in Arizona to build advanced wafer and packaging facilities.

Advanced TSMC tech to stay in Taiwan: Cabinet
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-17
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C.C. Wei is the chairman and chief executive officer of TSMC, who spoke at an earnings conference in Taipei.

TSMC lifts capex above US$64bn as AI use rises
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-16
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C.C. Wei is the chief executive officer of TSMC and mentioned the company's growth in the AI era.

TSMC sales hit record on AI demand
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-13
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C.C. Wei warned that Taiwan needs sufficient electricity if chipmaking capacity is to keep expanding.

EDITORIAL: Power for chips problem
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-01
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C.C. Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., mentioned that the development of AI has exceeded their expectations.

disparada dos preços de iPad e Xbox indica o que vem por aí com a crise dos chips
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-06-29
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Tan has formed trusted friendships with TSMC chairman C.C. Wei.

Intel CEO says TSMC a ‘partner’ in chip production
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-03
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C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC and was recognized as one of the most influential people of 2026.

SPEAK UP: TSMC’s C.C. Wei, Blackpink’s Jennie among ‘Time 100 list’ (1/2) 魏哲家、Jennie入選《時代》百大人物(上)
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-30
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C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC and is recognized in the Pioneers category of the Time 100 list.

SPEAK UP: TSMC’s C.C. Wei, Blackpink’s Jennie among ‘Time 100 list’ (2/2) 魏哲家、Jennie入選《時代》百大人物(下)
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-30
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C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC and has been involved in discussions regarding employee bonuses.

TSMC might raise bonuses more than 30%, source says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-28
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C.C. Wei is the chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co who discussed the company's plans in Japan.

TSMC 3nm chip plan in Japan, a win for Takaichi
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-06
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C.C. Wei is the chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and spoke during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

TSMC to invest US$17bn in 3nm chip production in Japan: report
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-05
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C. C. Wei is the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and attended a dinner event with Jensen Huang.

Nvidia’s Huang pushes suppliers on Taiwan visit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-01
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C.C. Wei is the Chairman of TSMC and was a guest at the dinner hosted by Jensen Huang.

Jensen Huang tổ chức bữa tối nghìn tỷ USD với lãnh đạo công nghệ Đài Loan
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-01
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C.C. Wei, the chairman of TSMC, stated that demand from US cloud service providers has proven to be genuine rather than speculative.

Bank forecasts 3.8% GDP growth
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-16
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C.C. Wei, the chairman and chief executive officer of TSMC, spoke about the company's plans to meet AI demand at an earnings conference.

TSMC plans record expenditure to meet AI demand
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-15
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C.C. Wei is the chief executive of TSMC, which is central to Taiwan’s advanced technology manufacturing.

John J. Tkacik, Jr. On Taiwan: Venezuela, the Taiwan Strait and US National Security
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
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C.C. Wei is the chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC).

Fears over Taiwan as a chip risk misplaced
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-08
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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.

US eyeing workforce training in trade deal
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-26
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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.

Taiwan must tap into whole value chain: academic
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-23
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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.

TSMC sales solid, but may be slowing
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-10
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C.C. Wei expressed his gratitude to employees for their contribution in helping the chipmaker smash records in sales and profit this year.

TSMC gives employees NT$25,000 ‘Sports Day’ bonus
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-09
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C.C. Wei, the CEO of TSMC, participated in discussions with Jensen Huang during TSMC’s annual sports day.

Taiwan’s supply chain role unwavering: Nvidia CEO
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-08
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C. C. Wei confirmed that TSMC is accelerating the implementation of new technologies in the USA due to high demand for artificial intelligence solutions.

TSMC показала відео з роботою своєї фабрики в США • Межа
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-10-20
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C.C. Wei, TSMC Chairman and CEO, announced plans to speed up production expansion in Arizona.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, TSMC celebrate first US-made Blackwell chip
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-18
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C.C. Wei is the chairman and CEO of TSMC, discussing the company's expansion plans.

TSMC planning new plant in Taichung
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-18
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C.C. Wei, TSMC chairman and CEO, stated that AI demand continues to be very strong.

TSMC raises full-year growth outlook
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-17
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C.C. Wei is the chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, present during discussions at the White House.

Taiwan to act prudently to US demands: Taipei
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-29
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