Acer founder Stan Shih, in response to public controversy over China-based Tsinghua Unigroup's proposed stake investment in three Taiwan-based semiconductor companies, indicated that the investments should be seen as opportunities rather than threats to Taiwan-based companies.

Shih noted that Japan used to think China as a threat, but has changed its attitude and now sees China as an opportunity.

Shih noted that semiconductors is a major industry China is looking to develop and is aggressively expanding its presence via international cooperation. Taiwan's development should not involve too much political influence and should cautiously consider opportunities for the long term.

Shih also pointed out that the government or enterprises in Taiwan all need to have long-term investment plans and continue to transform in order to build their competitiveness. The threat from China was a concern of 5-10 years ago and now players should look to the future instead of current issues.

Shih said that China will always be a threat to its surrounding countries and to treat it as an opportunity will be the only way to resolve the concerns.

As for the concerns that Taiwan and China's cooperation over IC design will impact Taiwan's future development, Shih noted that the issue does not only involve China and to strengthen Taiwan's ability is the solution.