Chung Shu-ming

Chung Shu-ming is the Deputy Minister of Armaments for Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense. He recently made headlines at the 24th US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference held in Ellicott, Maryland, where he advocated for the production of defense equipment in Taiwan to bolster both Taiwanese and US defense industries against increasing threats from China. Chung emphasized the importance of a collaborative defense strategy between the US and Taiwan, particularly through the 'T-Dome' initiative aimed at enhancing air defense capabilities. He highlighted Taiwan's strategic position in regional security and called for stronger ties in the defense supply chain, asserting that Taiwan must enhance its military resilience in response to China's military pressure.