Robert Tsao
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), a significant player in the semiconductor industry. He has recently taken an active role in Taiwan's political landscape by leading a recall campaign against KMT lawmakers in response to their controversial actions.
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The 74 'separatists' include United Microelectronics Corp founder Robert Tsao.
Taiwan to protect ‘separatists’: official
Taiwan· 2025-11-27
Robert Tsao is a billionaire and a prominent critic of the Chinese regime who supported the production of 'Zero Day Attack'.
TV-Serie «Zero Day Attack» zeigt Chinas Angriff auf Taiwan
Switzerland· 2025-11-05
Robert Tsao was among the engineers trained in the US who later became leaders in the semiconductor field.
Taiwan in Time: The breakfast that sparked Taiwan’s semiconductor revolutionTaiwan· 2025-10-26
Robert Tsao is a billionaire and supporter of Taiwanese independence who has funded civil defense efforts.
Taiwanese TV show imagines Chinese invasion and stokes debate
United Kingdom· 2025-08-06
United Microelectronics Corporation founder Robert Tsao campaigned and funded many of the recall efforts.
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The real winner in the recallsTaiwan· 2025-07-29
Robert Tsao joined a public forum in support of Taiwan’s recall campaign.
The hidden cost of ‘unification’Taiwan· 2025-07-29
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Micro Electronics Corp and a strident critic of Beijing.
TV series about Chinese invasion of Taiwan gets rave reviews at previewTaiwan· 2025-07-28
Robert Tsao, a leading figure in the coalition of civic recall election groups, said that the burden is too heavy for citizen groups to bear.
Robert Tsao passes on torch for next recall to DPPTaiwan· 2025-07-27
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Microelectronics Corp and an initiator of the recall voting campaign.
Groups accept defeat while KMT celebrates survivalTaiwan· 2025-07-26
Robert Tsao is a Taiwanese tycoon and one of the most prominent recall campaigners.
China rallies for opposition as Taiwan gears up for mass parliamentary recallTaiwan· 2025-07-23
Robert Tsao, a tech tycoon supporting the recall campaign, told Nikkei Asia that he wanted to 'burn' down the entire KMT party.
Total recall? Campaigners employ quirk of Taiwan’s political system to turn on ‘pro-China’ candidates | TaiwanUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Robert Tsao, a prominent recall campaigner, said comments from Chinese officials would only support their cause.
China rallies for opposition as Taiwan gears up for mass parliamentary recall
Tanzania· 2025-07-22Former United Microelectronics Corp chairman Robert Tsao said pro-China media are spreading disinformation to discredit him.
Tsao blasts China-leaning media over ‘disinformation’Taiwan· 2025-07-07
United Microelectronics Corp founder Robert Tsao speaks at a press conference in Taipei.
Traffic controls to be in place in Taipei for pro-,anti-recall campaign rallies tomorrowTaiwan· 2025-07-04Robert Tsao is the founder and former CEO of United Microelectronics and an initiator of recalls against KMT politicians.
Signs of CCP interference in July 26 recall vote: officialTaiwan· 2025-06-30
Robert Tsao announced a 16-day march to safeguard Taiwan and invited political parties to join.
Recall campaign groups to march across the nationTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Tech billionaire Robert Tsao announced a 16-day 'national pilgrimage' tour as part of the lead-up to recall voting day.
Robert Tsao announces 'pilgrimage' ahead of recall vote, KMT plans eventsTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Robert Tsao is driving the recall campaign against the Chinese Nationalist Party.
Notes from Central Taiwan: What does ‘understanding China’ really mean?Taiwan· 2025-06-24
Robert Tsao is leading the recall campaigns against KMT lawmakers.
KMT, TPP make suggestions about president’s briefingTaiwan· 2025-06-16
Robert Tsao said that the KMT legislators were misguided, illogical, and attempting to work with the enemy.
KMT legislators facing recall votesTaiwan· 2025-05-08
Robert Tsao emphasized the need for collaboration between the KMT and DPP to combat the CCP.
EDITORIAL: Consensus on opposing the CCPTaiwan· 2025-05-02
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Microelectronics Corp supporting anti-communism.
Reviving the anti-communist spirit - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-04-29
Tech tycoon Robert Tsao is organizing a rally against KMT legislators.
KMT, opponents hold recall ralliesTaiwan· 2025-04-17
Robert Tsao has not hesitated in stepping forward and collaborating with the DPP to oppose the CCP and defend Taiwan.
Heed the call of the ‘true blue’ KMTTaiwan· 2025-04-15
Robert Tsao called on military personnel to support recalling KMT legislators to safeguard Taiwan.
Recall groups seek more support for 2nd phaseTaiwan· 2025-04-02
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Microelectronics Corp and a financial backer of Kuma Academy.
US slams China’s ‘reprehensible’ systemTaiwan· 2025-03-31
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Microelectronics Corp and has been reported to the TAO.
MAC warns about TAO e-mail portal tacticsTaiwan· 2025-03-27
Robert Tsao is the founder of United Microelectronics Corp and a financial backer of Kuma Academy.
Taiwan officials, legislators named in China’s reporting portal for ‘Taiwan independence thugs’Taiwan· 2025-03-27Robert Tsao is the founder and former CEO of United Microelectronics and is leading the recall petition against Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin.
Suspicions around Tsao leak sourceTaiwan· 2025-03-06
United Microelectronics Corp founder Robert Tsao attended a news conference about recalling Chinese Nationalist Party lawmakers.
Groups to hold events to promote recall campaignsTaiwan· 2025-03-05
