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TAIWAN Market Briefing
TAIWAN
ALABAMA
MOBILE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPONSORS World
Trade Conference 2007 Grand Hotel Marriott Resort
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Who is this guy?
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Area
13,970 sq miles
52,419 Sq miles
Alabama is almost 4 times bigger than Taiwan
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Population
Taiwan23 million
Alabama4.5 million

• Taiwans population is about 5 timesbigger than
  Alabamas

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Economy
Alabama GSP US152 billion
Taiwan GDP US366 billion

• Taiwans economy is about 2.5 timesbigger than
  Alabamas

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Taiwan Overview

• Population 22.8 million
• 15th largest economy (GNP US356 billion)
• 4.4 GDP Growth
• US266 Billion Foreign Reserves
• Worlds 1 LCD Manufacturer
• 1 Source of FDI in China and Vietnam
• Worlds 1 12 Wafer Fab Manufacturer
• Worlds 3 Chip Manufacturer
• 2nd Most Densely Populated Place on Earth

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Taipei 101
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High Speed Rail
The Second High Speed Rail System in Asia
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The Red Ants
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Taiwan / USA Unique Relationship
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U.S. and TaiwanA Strong Trade Relationship

• Americas 8th largest trading partner (64
  billion in 2-way trade)
• Our 6 market for US agricultural products (2
  per capita)
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program 2 in the
  world
• 6th leading origin of international students /
  200,000 tourist visas per year

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U.S. Exports To Taiwan(1985 - 2006)
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Leading Sectors for U.S.Exports Investment

• Computer Services Software
• Electronic Components
• Electronics Industry Production/Test Equipment
• Laboratory Scientific Instruments
• Plastic Materials/Resins Industrial Chemicals
• Educational Services
• High-Quality Household Consumer Goods
• Medical Devices Supplies
• Natural Health Beauty Products
• Electrical Power Equipment
• Franchising
• Pollution Control Equipment
• Security and Safety Equipment
• Telecommunications Equipment Services

High-Tech Inputs
American Lifestyle
Other
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Major Economic Indicators
Note f forecast
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Taiwan Ranks High in Surveys

• 2nd Lowest Operations Risk in Asia after
  Singapore (BERI, 8/06)
• 4 in Asia for Competitiveness after Singapore,
  Japan, and Hong Kong (WEF Global Competitiveness
  Report 2006-2007)
• Taipei ranked as Asias 4th Most Livable Business
  City after Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Singapore
  (Asiaweek)
• 6th in Asian Economic Freedom after Hong Kong,
  Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan
  (World Trade IEF)

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Alabama Exports to Taiwan
Source Office of Trade and Industry Information,
Manufacturing and Services, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Total exports in 2006 US 202.3 million
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Alabama Exports to Taiwan(Unit US millions)
Source Office of Trade and Industry Information,
Manufacturing and Services, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Taiwan ranked as Alabamas 14th largest export
market in 2006
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Offices Staff

• Taipei
• 4 Commercial Officers
• 17 Local Staff

• Kaohsiung
• 1 Commercial Officer
• 1 Local Staff

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CS Taiwan Staff
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Experience
2006 Gold Medal for Outstanding Foreign Commerce
Agency from the Taiwan General Chamber of
Commerce

• 155 Years of Private Sector Experience
• 220 Years of International Business Consulting
• 29,000 Clients Counseled
• US4.55 Billion in US Exports
• 4,200 Clients Sent to US
• 180 Trade Shows

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