In Taiwan, when a typhoon approaches, people often watch the forecast closely to see whether its path will cross the Central Mountain Range — known as Taiwan’s “?????? ???????? ????????” — which helps shield communities from the full force of wind and rain. In recent years, the term has also come to refer to Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, highlighting its strategic importance in the global supply chain.
On 18 September 2026, the Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese marked Ireland’s Culture Night tradition with a special screening of ? ?ℎ?? ??????? at the historic Savoy Cinema in Dublin. The screening was fully booked, with several Members of the Irish Parliament, engineering professionals and members of the diplomatic community among those in attendance.
In his remarks before the screening, Ambassador Daniel TANG noted that Taiwan’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain has become increasingly important in recent years, particularly amid the global pandemic and the rapid development of AI. Taiwan is sometimes described in international media and technology circles as the “???????? ?? ?ℎ???” — a reflection of the pivotal role its semiconductor industry plays.
Ambassador Tang thanked the Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese and members of the Taiwanese community for supporting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ "Taiwan Culture in Europe 2026" initiative and for bringing director Hsiao Ju-chen’s five-year documentary project to Dublin as part of Culture Night. The film offers audiences a glimpse into Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and the stories of the people behind its rise — the “mountain makers.”
We are grateful to everyone who joined us that evening to discover a story from Taiwan.
