<p>➀ Taiwan’s ITRI and the UK’s NPL signed a cooperation agreement for semiconductor measurement standards, R&D, and personnel exchanges, aiming to strengthen global standardization and Taiwan’s leadership in tech supply chains.</p><p>➁ The collaboration merges Taiwan’s semiconductor expertise with the UK’s strengths in foundational science and metrology to reduce technical trade barriers and advance innovation in semiconductors and advanced materials.</p><p>➂ Aligned with the UK’s 2025 Industrial Strategy, which prioritizes semiconductors, the partnership addresses challenges like supply chain resilience and talent shortages while fostering cross-border cooperation.</p>