C.C. Wei
C.C. Wei is the Chairman and CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a pivotal player in the global semiconductor industry. Since taking over as CEO in 2018 and later becoming chairman in June 2024, Wei has been instrumental in advancing TSMC's role in AI technology development. Under his leadership, TSMC has expanded its operations internationally to the United States, Germany, and Japan, while also navigating complex geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Wei's strategic insights and careful public statements have earned him recognition as a leading figure in the tech world.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Taiwan | 6 | 7.50 | 0.65% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 170,304 | $670,000 | 4,791$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 176,168 | $1,500,000 | 1,252$ |
| Totals | 7 | 234,866,302 | 346,472 | $2,170,000 | 6,043$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
C.C. Wei, TSMC chief executive officer, announced the additional US$100 billion investment during the earnings conference.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei announced that TSMC would invest an additional US$100 billion in Arizona to build advanced facilities.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei announced that TSMC would invest an additional US$100 billion in Arizona to build advanced wafer and packaging facilities.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei is the chairman and chief executive officer of TSMC, who spoke at an earnings conference in Taipei.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei is the chief executive officer of TSMC and mentioned the company's growth in the AI era.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei warned that Taiwan needs sufficient electricity if chipmaking capacity is to keep expanding.
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Brazil:
C.C. Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., mentioned that the development of AI has exceeded their expectations.
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Taiwan:
Tan has formed trusted friendships with TSMC chairman C.C. Wei.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC and was recognized as one of the most influential people of 2026.
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Taiwan:
C.C. Wei is the chairman of TSMC and is recognized in the Pioneers category of the Time 100 list.
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