TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The fourth Net Zero City Expo (淨零城市展) opened at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 (南港展覽館二館) on Tuesday (March 17), showcasing Taiwan's leadership in AI-driven technology and sustainability. The event, themed "Digital and Green Transformation," demonstrates the nation's commitment to sustainable growth and technological innovation. The expo runs alongside the Smart City Summit and Expo at the same venue.
The National Development Council (國家發展委員會), Taiwan's top economic planning agency, unveiled the NDC 2050 Net-Zero Transition Pavilion (國家淨零政策館), presenting national policy goals and 20 carbon reduction projects across six sectors. The pavilion connects 13 counties and cities, demonstrating a new model of AI urban governance. The council also showcased Taiwan's Comprehensive Carbon Reduction Action Plan (臺灣總體減碳行動計畫) in collaboration with various ministries.
Exhibits at the expo addressed climate resilience following Typhoon Danas, which made landfall in Chiayi in July 2025—the first typhoon to do so since 1958. The storm brought extreme winds that disrupted transport across Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan, highlighting rising risks from severe weather. The Central Weather Administration (中央氣象署) has since enhanced decision-support services for disaster prevention agencies, while transportation authorities have integrated meteorological big data into operational planning.
The expo features an international business matchmaking conference to facilitate strategic collaborations between local businesses and global buyers. The Tourism Administration (交通部觀光署) introduced the "Taiwan 100 Ways" global marketing strategy to promote low-carbon tourism. Director-General Chen Yu-hsiu (陳玉秀) said "Taiwan 100 Ways" transforms Taiwan's diverse lifestyle into digital assets through AI and big data, showcasing smart tourism capabilities.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI, 工研院), Taiwan's leading applied research organization, has implemented VLA technology in the AI Ramen Robot, integrating imitation and reinforcement learning to ensure plating quality. The institute plans to conduct global field verification, aiming to solidify Taiwan's role as a leader in AI and sustainable development. ◼