Taiwan bolsters Ukraine's tech resilience amid conflict
Ukraine will receive technological support from Taiwan. The authorities there have decided to deliver laptops and electric generators to the residents of select cities in occupied Ukraine.
22 November 2024 13:23
On Friday in Warsaw, Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, handed over more than 2,600 laptops and several power generators to the Mayor of Uzhhorod, Bohdan Andrijiv. This support is particularly important for students and pupils who, during the war, lack access to modern technologies that facilitate learning. Lin Chia-lung emphasized that education is the foundation of a strong nation, and each laptop bears a sticker stating "Taiwan stands up for freedom."
The Mayor of Uzhhorod noted that the generators are essential in light of power outages caused by Russian shelling. The laptops provided are expected to assist the youth in their development and help them achieve high goals.
Taiwan supports Ukraine's technological development
On the same day, the Mayor of Bucha, Anatoliy Fedoruk, signed a letter of intent with the Taiwanese company Chunghwa Telecom for the construction of a 5G network. Lin Chia-lung expressed concerns about the dominance of Chinese technology in Europe, which, in his opinion, negatively impacts cybersecurity. He noted that Taiwan is ready to help Ukraine develop its 5G infrastructure and technology related to the use of artificial intelligence.
Fedoruk pointed out that with Taipei's support, Bucha will become the first city in Ukraine with access to a 5G network. According to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from 2022 to 2024, Taiwan has provided Ukraine with aid valued at over $150 (CAD 210) million, financing the reconstruction of schools, hospitals, and churches, as well as the construction of an air defence system. The Taiwanese are also conducting training for Ukrainian medical personnel.
