{"id":34358,"date":"2025-03-28T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=34358"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T07:33:48","slug":"2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200bTEJ 2025 Industry Outlook Seminar: Navigating Global Challenges with AI as a Key Driver\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\u200bTEJ 2025 Industry Outlook Seminar: Navigating Global Challenges with AI as a Key Driver\u200b\" class=\"wp-image-34010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea71-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 28, 2025, Taiwan Economic Journal (TEJ) hosted the &#8220;TCRI 2025 Industry Outlook Seminar,&#8221; providing an in-depth analysis of the complex global economic landscape and its impact on Taiwanese industries. The seminar emphasized the burgeoning potential of AI technologies and covered international political and economic developments, challenges faced by traditional industries, and strategies for the electronics sector amidst trade wars and technological competition.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f70b746b0a0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f70b746b0a0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/#Global_Economic_Uncertainty_and_Rising_Trade_Barriers%E2%80%8B\" >Global Economic Uncertainty and Rising Trade Barriers\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/#Challenges_in_Traditional_Industries_Amidst_Chinas_Overcapacity%E2%80%8B\" >Challenges in Traditional Industries Amidst China&#8217;s Overcapacity\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/#Electronics_Industry_Facing_Dual_Pressures_from_Trade_Wars_and_Technological_Competition%E2%80%8B\" >Electronics Industry Facing Dual Pressures from Trade Wars and Technological Competition\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/#2025_Industry_Trends_Seeking_Resilience_and_Innovation_Amidst_Change%E2%80%8B\" >2025 Industry Trends: Seeking Resilience and Innovation Amidst Change\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/#TEJs_Role_in_Providing_Robust_Data_for_Investment_Decisions%E2%80%8B\" >TEJ&#8217;s Role in Providing Robust Data for Investment Decisions\u200b<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/2025-industry-outlook-ai-key-driver\/#Related_Research\" >Related Research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Economic_Uncertainty_and_Rising_Trade_Barriers%E2%80%8B\"><\/span>Global Economic Uncertainty and Rising Trade Barriers\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Chen Songxing from the National Development and China Studies Institute at Chinese Culture University highlighted the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">increasing unpredictability of the global economy<\/mark><\/strong>. He noted that the Trump administration&#8217;s protectionist trade policies, including tariffs and the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, could further<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> elevate trade barriers.<\/mark><\/strong> This poses significant risks for countries heavily reliant on exports to the U.S.. Furthermore, China now faces tariff pressures and the need to adjust its supply chains. Prof. Chen also pointed out that high global debt levels, inflation, and societal divisions could render previous successful economic strategies ineffective, exacerbating the risks to economic prospects.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\u200bTEJ 2025 Industry Outlook Seminar: Navigating Global Challenges with AI as a Key Driver\u200b\" class=\"wp-image-34022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250328_TCRI\u7522\u696d\u5c55\u671b\u8b1b\u5ea76-2048x1374.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_Traditional_Industries_Amidst_Chinas_Overcapacity%E2%80%8B\"><\/span>Challenges in Traditional Industries Amidst China&#8217;s Overcapacity\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TCRI analyst Peng Weilin discussed<strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"> <\/mark><\/strong>the severe impact of China&#8217;s overcapacity and low-priced exports on Taiwan&#8217;s traditional industries, including plastics and steel. Chinese competitors exporting products below market prices have disrupted market orders, limiting revenue growth and profitability for Taiwanese companies. For instance, in the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">plastics industry<\/mark><\/strong>, the increasing supply-demand ratio of China&#8217;s basic chemicals and its weak domestic demand has led to a surge in exports, challenging Taiwanese firms&#8217; survival. Similarly, the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">steel industry<\/mark><\/strong> faces difficulties due to China&#8217;s low-priced steel dumping, with anti-dumping measures proving limited effectiveness. The <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">shipping industry<\/mark><\/strong> is also affected by geopolitical factors and strategic price hikes, while the <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">construction sector<\/mark><\/strong> experiences a slowdown due to government credit controls, leading to decreased transaction volumes and cooling consumer sentiment.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronics_Industry_Facing_Dual_Pressures_from_Trade_Wars_and_Technological_Competition%E2%80%8B\"><\/span>Electronics Industry Facing Dual Pressures from Trade Wars and Technological Competition\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TCRI analyst Gao Yuxiang highlighted the electronics industry&#8217;s challenges in 2025, including the intensified U.S.-China trade war and the emergence of low-cost AI models like DeepSeek. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">The first wave of Trump&#8217;s 2.0 tariffs significantly affects Taiwanese supply chains in Mexico and China<\/mark><\/strong>, particularly notebook, server, desktop, networking equipment, and automotive components. To mitigate tariff risks, Taiwanese companies are expanding investments in the U.S. and diversifying global layouts to reduce geopolitical risks. Moreover, China&#8217;s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency adds long-term competitive pressure on Taiwan&#8217;s semiconductor industry. Despite concerns about overcapacity due to models like DeepSeek, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">AI is expected to remain a primary growth engine for the electronics industry in 2025<\/mark><\/strong>, with increased adoption in cloud services, enterprises, and government applications.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2025_Industry_Trends_Seeking_Resilience_and_Innovation_Amidst_Change%E2%80%8B\"><\/span>2025 Industry Trends: Seeking Resilience and Innovation Amidst Change\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seminar underscored that Taiwanese industries face unprecedented challenges due to rising trade protectionism, geopolitical instability, and China&#8217;s economic restructuring. Traditional industries must accelerate transformation, enhance product value, and explore diverse markets. The electronics sector must survive amidst U.S.-China technological competition by investing in innovation and diversifying production to ensure supply chain resilience. <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">The rapid development of AI technologies presents new growth opportunities, contingent on companies&#8217; innovation capabilities and adaptability. <\/mark><\/strong>To thrive in the evolving global economy, Taiwanese industries must continuously enhance their competitiveness.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/insight\/deepseek-game-changer-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DeepSeek Launches Low-Cost AI \u2014 A Game-Changer for the Industry?<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TEJs_Role_in_Providing_Robust_Data_for_Investment_Decisions%E2%80%8B\"><\/span>TEJ&#8217;s Role in Providing Robust Data for Investment Decisions\u200b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a leading data provider in Taiwan, TEJ offers comprehensive market databases essential for quantitative investment strategies. Our <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Watchdog (WD) product delivers major events on Taiwan listed companies, serving as a valuable resource for event-driven and alternative data analysis.\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the latest insights into Taiwan\u2019s corporate landscape with the TEJ Watchdog Database, which offers a quantitative analysis of major tech industry events and their impact on credit conditions, rated from -3 to +3. Stay informed on dynamic sector changes, understand credit risk drivers, and adjust your investment strategies with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/news\/tcri-watchdog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4-1024x107.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4-1024x107.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4-150x16.png 150w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4-768x80.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4-1536x160.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u6587\u7ae0\u6309\u9215-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; font-size: 1.625rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(36, 96, 125); font-family: system-ui, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;; letter-spacing: 1.28px; white-space-collapse: collapse;\"><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Research\"><\/span>Related Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tejwin.com\/en\/insight\/https-www-tejwin-com-en-insight-revolutionizing-sustainability-why-e-paper-is-the-future-and-whos-leading-the-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Revolutionizing Sustainability: Why E-Paper is the Future and Who\u2019s Leading the Industry<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On March 28, 2025, Taiwan Economic Journal (TEJ) hosted the &#8220;TCRI 2025 Industry Outlook Seminar,&#8221; providing an in-depth analysis of the complex global economic landscape and its impact on Taiwanese industries. 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