Taiwan boosts Ukraine's tech with laptops and 5G projects
Ukraine will receive technological support from Taiwan. The authorities have decided to deliver laptops and electric generators to residents of select cities in occupied Ukraine.
1:14 PM EST, November 22, 2024
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, due to 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 because of power outages caused by Russian shelling. The laptops are expected to help the youth in their development and in achieving 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 he believes negatively impacts cybersecurity. He noted that Taiwan is ready to help Ukraine develop its 5G infrastructure and technology related to 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 million, financing the reconstruction of schools, hospitals, and churches, as well as the construction of an air defense system. The Taiwanese are also conducting training for Ukrainian medical personnel.
