TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Vice-President Lai Ching-te emphasized Taiwan's potential to transform into an information powerhouse during the Presidential Hackathon 2023 workshop on Friday (Aug. 4). He noted the importance of a robust legal framework to protect privacy rights and optimize domestic data use.
Lai attended this year's hackathon, underscoring cross-disciplinary, intergenerational and civic participation ethos. He emphasized that Taiwan's role in the digital age should evolve into a major information power involving the openness of the government, the use of information, and the protection of privacy rights.
The vice president further indicated that Taiwan's emergence as a significant player in the information application arena would strengthen its global competitiveness. Lai's focus on such a transformation indicates a strategic move to tap into the country's digital expertise and innovative minds, essential for driving growth in an increasingly digital world.
The Taiwan Presidential Hackathon is an annual event that brings together experts from different generations and sectors, fostering the integration of ideas and collaboration.