The COMPUTEX Taipei conference, a major technology event, was heavily impacted by Chinese military activity, with Taiwan's Defense Ministry reporting 79 sorties of People's Liberation Army aircraft throughout the event. On the final day, a naval standoff occurred as Chinese vessels and aircraft operated near Taiwan, prompting responses from the Taiwanese military. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, crucial for the global technology supply chain. The conference attracted major players in chip manufacturing and AI, including Intel and Nvidia, who are significantly investing in Taiwan. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang noted a dramatic increase in investment, from $10-15 billion to $100-150 billion annually. The tensions underscore Taiwan's vital role in the tech industry, particularly through its semiconductor production, which is essential for global markets. This situation raises concerns about the potential economic repercussions of any disruption in Taiwan's exports of advanced chips, which form a critical component of the technology sector.