Poland is seeking to establish itself as a key entry point to the European market for Taiwanese companies, officials announced at the Polish-Taiwanese business forum held in ĹódĹş. The “Bridge to Taiwan” conference brought together dozens of Taiwanese entrepreneurs and around 200 representatives of Polish businesses, highlighting growing interest in deeper bilateral economic cooperation.
Jerzy KwieciĹski, First Vice President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG), said Poland is facing a rare strategic opportunity as Taiwan looks to diversify its global economic partnerships.
“Taiwan wants to expand and diversify economically. We should seize this moment, especially in sectors where they excel,” KwieciĹski said. He added that attracting a major semiconductor investor would be a milestone not only for Poland but for the entire European Union.
Taiwan’s Strength in Semiconductors, AI, and Green Tech
Taiwan is the dominant force in the global semiconductor industry, responsible for around 70 percent of worldwide chip production. It is also a leading innovator in green technologies and artificial intelligence — areas strongly supported by EU strategic priorities.
KwieciĹski argued that ĹódĹş stands out as a prime location for such investments, calling it “one of the best industrial investment destinations in Poland and across the EU.”
He also noted the growing relevance of Asian capital, pointing out that the world’s economic “center of gravity” is shifting toward dynamic markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Building a Stronger Poland–Taiwan Business Corridor
Conference organizers stressed that Europe still lacks sufficient high-tech investment from Asia. The “Bridge to Taiwan” initiative aims to change this by encouraging more Taiwanese companies to consider Poland as their European base.
Tomasz SadzyĹski, CEO of the ĹódĹş Special Economic Zone, emphasized the potential for close cooperation, given Taiwan’s crucial role in global semiconductor supply chains.
The event featured five thematic tracks outlining priority sectors for collaboration:
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Smart cities
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IT/ICT including AI, cybersecurity, cloud and digital transformation
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Electronics and semiconductors
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Green energy
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Smart manufacturing, robotics and automation
The conference also hosted a session of the Polish-Taiwanese Joint Business Council, attended by government officials, researchers, and business leaders.
Expanding Opportunities in Drones and Defense Technology
Organizers highlighted that Taiwan’s development strategy places strong emphasis on future-proof industries. After semiconductors, drones are expected to become Taiwan’s next major strategic sector.
Taiwan plans to expand annual drone production to 180,000 units by 2028, up from today’s 8,000–10,000 units. More than half of Taiwan’s drone exports are already destined for Poland, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council.
For Taiwanese firms, Poland serves not only as a growing EU market but also as a strategic logistics base for reaching Ukraine, where drone technology plays an increasingly critical role.
