As an assembly service and test service provider, Tien Wu expressed ASE maybe only five smartphone customers, and five PC customers. However, in the coming Internet of Things (IoT) era, “ASE will probably have 5,000 customers.” Specifically, the business conduct of Taiwan seconductor companies has got to be changed as early as possible.

Relatively, Tien Wu suggested that differentiation and innovation are keys for Taiwan semiconductor industry to survive. “In the past 20 years, cost effectiveness has been the main theme of Taiwan semiconductor industry. However, it’s time to make a change.”

Tien Wu also claimed that there is no denying that as the rising of the “Red Supply Chain”, Taiwanese firms are on the verge of being sidelined. On the other hand, the demand of sensors is increased significantly.

Meanwhile, when asked about the mergers and acquisitions, Tien Wu delivered there will only be three possibilities, that is, strong company with strong company, weak company with strong company and weak company with weak company.

In response to inquiries from acquiring up to 25 percent of the common shares and ADRs of SPIL, Tien Wu emphasized that ASE won’t interfere the right of management.