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Publication Date: 09:25, March 31, 2026
The Miaoli County Government continues to promote industrial upgrading and international integration. County Magistrate Chung Tung-Chin recently led a delegation to Japan to explore renewable energy developments and industrial advancement. On March 30, the delegation visited the Saitama plant of Porite Corporation, a global leader in powder metallurgy, to gain in-depth insights into the critical applications of precision manufacturing technologies in semiconductor equipment and smart manufacturing. The delegation also toured production lines for a first-hand observation of operational processes. According to the Economic Development Department, powder metallurgy is an essential foundational technology for high-tech industries. Porite’s production base in Zhunan, Miaoli, demonstrates that Miaoli has firmly embedded itself within the global precision manufacturing supply chain and possesses a strong foundation for supporting the development of the semiconductor and high-tech sectors. Following the visit, an exchange session was held, during which participating enterprises showed strong interest in Porite’s manufacturing processes and technological applications. The session featured active discussions, with representatives from companies such as Sinbon Electronics, Tungho Steel, Chang Chun Group, Kuan Yuan Group, and Tok Taiwan engaging in an in-depth dialogue on process technologies, application fields, and future collaboration opportunities, highlighting the strong complementarity and cooperation potential between Taiwanese and Japanese industrial supply chains.
In addition to high-tech industries, the delegation also visited a traditional doll craftsmanship factory in Saitama Prefecture in the afternoon. The visit provided insight into how Japan’s traditional crafts are transformed into marketable cultural industries through craftsmanship, specialization, and professional division of labor. Coinciding with the cherry blossom season, the streets lined with blooming sakura showcased Japan’s integration of natural scenery, cultural imagery, and urban aesthetics, leaving a lasting impression on the delegation and enriching the experience of this industry-and-culture-focused tour.
Magistrate Chung noted that Japanese doll craftsmanship represents not only technical skill but also a spirit of craftsmanship passed down through generations, transforming cultural heritage into an entire industry with high added value. Miaoli similarly possesses a rich cultural foundation, including renowned traditional crafts such as Sanyi woodcarving and Yuanli rush weaving. In the future, the county government will not only focus on preservation but also promote transformation and upgrading through design value enhancement, tourism integration, and supply chain development. These efforts aim to bring cultural assets into the marketplace and onto the international stage, making them another competitive pillar of Miaoli’s industrial development.
Chung emphasized that Miaoli is home not only to high-tech industries but also world-class cultural craftsmanship. Going forward, traditional crafts such as woodcarving and rush weaving should not merely be preserved but should generate value and enter the market. Cultural heritage should not remain confined to the past but should instead serve as a driving force for local development. The county will continue to advance a dual-track strategy centered on technology industries and cultural industries, linking international resources with local strengths to build a development model that combines industrial competitiveness with cultural depth, thereby enhancing Miaoli’s strategic position in the global supply chain.