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
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
282,910
Power
9,197$
Sentiment
6.26
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 5 6.80 0.51% +20% 23,816,775 146,415 $670,000 4,119$
Estonia 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 1,326,539 521 $31,000 12$
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 76,586 $21,000,000 4,859$
Vietnam 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 97,338,583 59,389 $340,000 207$
Totals 8 453,484,548 282,911 $22,041,000 9,197$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei, the CEO of TSMC, provided insights during an online earnings conference regarding the company's revenue growth and tariff discussions. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: TSMC outlook steady despite US tariffs

Taiwan Taiwan: C.C. Wei is the chief executive officer of TSMC and met with Lisa Su to discuss partnerships. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: AMD’s Su praises Taiwan’s importance in chip ecosystem

United States United States: President Donald Trump shakes hands with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company CEO C.C. Wei in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. 6

Fox News: Trump says he's attracted $7 trillion in private investments into the US

Estonia Estonia: C. C. Wei is the CEO of TSMC, a key technology company in the semiconductor industry. 7

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: AASIA VAADE ⟩ Ukrainaga toimuv jahmatab Taiwanit