James Liao
James Liao is the President of Academia Sinica, Taiwan's foremost academic institution, where he oversees initiatives to enhance the country's research landscape. He has been instrumental in promoting programs that encourage local and international students to pursue advanced studies in Taiwan, particularly in the face of global challenges such as tariffs that affect academic mobility.
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James Liao, president of Academia Sinica, discussed Taiwan's potential in the quantum technology industry.
Quantum hailed as next top industry
Taiwan· 2026-03-01
Academia Sinica president James Liao said in a statement that Taiwan is officially at the starting point of the large-scale quantum chip fabrication process.
Academia Sinica unveils 20-qubit quantum computerTaiwan· 2026-01-29
Academia Sinica President James Liao said the initiative aims to bridge nations, disciplines and minds.
Lai presides over launch of Taiwan Bridges InitiativeTaiwan· 2025-11-10
Academia Sinica President James Liao said during an online media event in Taipei on Tuesday, sharing his perspectives on the Nobel Prize announcement.
Nobel laureate John Martinis hails Taiwan’s scientific potentialTaiwan· 2025-10-08
Academia Sinica president James Liao said he focused on researching ways to enhance photosynthesis.
Taiwan develops carbon-capturing, fast-growing plantTaiwan· 2025-10-04
James Liao, president of Academia Sinica, spoke at the unveiling ceremony about the rapid development of quantum science globally.
Academia Sinica unveils quantum chip platformTaiwan· 2025-06-10
Academia Sinica President James Liao said at a meeting of the legislature’s Education and Culture Committee about the expedited acceptance program for doctorate students.
Academia Sinica to trial an expedited doctorate students acceptance programTaiwan· 2025-04-10
