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Issued on: 24/09/2026 – 15:17Modified: 24/09/2026 – 15:17
03:46 min
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The topic of artificial intelligence looms large as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his highly anticipated state visit to Washington. The fate of Taiwan – coveted by its larger neighbour, China – will also be on the table. It’s the global leader in superconductor research and development. These powerful chips can be found in smartphones, computers, and above all in AI development. Our France 2 colleagues take a rare look inside one of Taiwan’s state-of-the-art laboratories.