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2025106 minGdocumentary

A Chip Odyssey

2025106 minGdocumentary

Over 80 key figures discuss the rise of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and its impact on global technology.

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A Chip Odyssey

2025• 106 minG

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Over 80 key figures discuss the rise of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and its impact on global technology.

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Hsiao Chu-chendirector

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Engineers and factory workers in Taiwan built a semiconductor industry from the ground up. A Chip Odyssey features interviews with over 80 individuals who played a role in this development. The film includes insights from early engineers, female factory workers, policymakers, and current young engineers. It details how Taiwan transformed its semiconductor sector into a global leader. This documentary captures a significant chapter in the island's modern history, reflecting on the challenges and achievements of the industry.

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