Chip Champion: The Triumph of TSMC and Taiwan

The Silicon Backbone of the Digital Age

“This book marks a significant milestone in the journey, offering both an authentic record and a moving account of a remarkable success story.”
Shang-Yi Chiang, TSMC’s former Co-Chief Operating Officer

“The author has witnessed numerous significant events in the semiconductor industry over the past thirty years … an indispensable read for anyone concerned with the industry.”
Stan Shih, Founder and Honorary Chairman of Acer Group

In a world increasingly defined by AI and technological innovation, one company stands at the critical nexus of global supply chains, geopolitical tensions, and cutting-edge engineering: TSMC.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has emerged as the world’s indispensable manufacturer of advanced semiconductor chips—the unseen yet essential components powering everything from smartphones and laptops to data centers and autonomous vehicles.

How did a company founded in an island nation of 23 million people become the world’s most valuable semiconductor firm and the producer of approximately 90% of its most advanced chips? What management philosophies, strategic decisions, and cultural practices enabled TSMC to outpace the once-dominant Intel? And perhaps most critically, how does this Taiwanese company navigate the increasingly turbulent waters of US–China tensions while sustaining its remarkable trajectory of innovation and growth?

Chip Champion takes readers inside the remarkable story of TSMC's rise to global dominance. Drawing on more than 30 years of extensive interviews with industry insiders, employees, and semiconductor experts, it provides unprecedented insight into how a Taiwanese manufacturing pioneer transformed itself into one of the world's most essential companies—one whose products now touch virtually every aspect of modern life.

As nations around the world scramble to secure semiconductor supply chains and build domestic chip manufacturing capacity, understanding TSMC's triumph is essential not just for business leaders and technology enthusiasts, but for anyone seeking to comprehend the complex forces shaping our digital future.