Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, has stated that Taiwan contributes to every aspect of the U.S. AI hardware stack and is an "indispensable, complementary partner" in advancing artificial intelligence. The remarks were made at the Hill and Valley Forum in Washington, which included representatives from Silicon Valley, Washington, and the United States. The event was attended by Sens. Jim Banks and Rick Scott, who warned of potential consequences if China takes the lead in the AI race.