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C.C. Wei
Executive
C.C. Wei is the CEO of TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker.
Notable Quotes
"It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand."View Story →
"It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand."View Story →
"We would 'like' to raise prices, citing rising component costs."View Story →
"US tariffs do have some impact on the firm, 'but not directly. That's because tariffs are imposed on importers, not exporters – and TSMC is an exporter.'"View Story →
"TSMC won’t implement sudden, dramatic price increases. Instead, the company is telegraphing a gradual escalation."View Story →
"What we still lack most is talent."View Story →
"what his company lacks most is talent, while also worrying about water shortages."View Story →
Related Stories
TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan - Reuters
TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan Reuters
June 12, 2026World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
June 9, 2026