Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Manufacturing on Demand

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Despite its small size, Taiwan is a heavyweight in the global machine manufacturing industry. In 2019, the country ranked fifth in the world in this industry. In 2020, Taiwan's machinery-making skills helped keep the global COVID-19 pandemic at bay. King Wang's factory in Taichung was integral to answering the government's call to meet the unprecedented demand for face masks and help protect the country.

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