The world's second-largest automotive aftermarket exhibition, AAPEX, and North America's largest customized auto show, SEMA, opened simultaneously on November 4, 2025. Taiwan fielded 270 exhibitors, ranking second among participating countries. To support Taiwanese companies in expanding their presence in the U.S. market, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chin-Tsang Ho attended both events and visited each Taiwanese booth to offer encouragement.
The United States is one of Taiwan's key economic partners, with long-standing cooperation in the semiconductor, green energy, and ICT sectors. As the automotive industry progresses toward electrification and smart technologies, Taiwan and the U.S. hold strong potential for deeper collaboration on EVs and in the aftermarket sector. Taiwan will continue to promote smart manufacturing and green transformation to strengthen bilateral industrial links.
Deputy Minister Ho emphasized that Taiwan's auto parts industry offers high-quality manufacturing and innovative R&D capabilities, enabling customized, small-batch, and high-value products. With the growth of the EV market, Taiwanese firms can further integrate ICT advantages to enhance product value and remain reliable global partners.
To boost international competitiveness, the MOEA has increased grants for R&D and transformation, while selecting AAPEX and SEMA as key platforms for annual promotion. This year, the Taiwan Pavilion and the debut Taiwan Excellence Pavilion showcased solutions in smart mobility and automotive electronics, receiving strong recognition. The MOEA has also enhanced Taiwan's industrial exposure internationally through targeted advertisements and will continue supporting SMEs in global market expansion through trade exhibitions, matchmaking events, and digital marketing.
