Tim Culpan
Bloomberg Opinion columnist specializing in technology, with over 20 years of reporting experience from Taipei.
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Jan 25, 2021 • 51min
The Story of How TSMC Came to Dominate the World
Tim Culpan, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist with two decades of tech reporting experience in Taipei, dives into the staggering influence of TSMC on the global semiconductor industry. He discusses TSMC's innovative foundry model and its challenges, alongside its pivotal geopolitical role amid U.S.-China tensions. Culpan explains why TSMC's dominance remains unchallenged, highlighting the critical importance of semiconductors in today's tech landscape and the intricate balance it maintains in a complex global market.
Jun 9, 2022 • 47min
Foxconn Has a Plan to Upend the Electric Vehicle Industry
Tim Culpan, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist based in Taipei, dives into Foxconn's ambitious plans to shift from iPhone assembly to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. He reveals how Foxconn aims to redefine its role by producing key components for EVs, potentially disrupting the automotive industry. The conversation covers the company's history in tech manufacturing, the interdependence between Foxconn and Apple, and the competitive landscape with traditional automakers. Culpan also outlines Foxconn's goal of producing 750,000 EVs annually by 2025, marking a significant industry transformation.
