Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Praises TSMC as One of History’s Greatest Companies During Taiwan Visit
August 22, 2025
TAIPEI — Nvidia Corporation’s CEO Jensen Huang made headlines during his third visit to Taiwan this year, lauding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as “one of the greatest companies in the history of humanity” at a press conference following his arrival at Taipei Songshan Airport on August 22, 2025. Huang, whose company relies heavily on TSMC for manufacturing its cutting-edge AI chips, emphasized the critical role of their partnership, particularly in the development of Nvidia’s next-generation Rubin AI chip platform.
Huang’s remarks came as he met with TSMC executives to discuss ongoing collaborations, including six new products such as central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and NVlink chips for switch production. “TSMC is making six new products for Nvidia, and their work is extraordinary,” Huang told reporters, adding that investing in TSMC stock would be a “very smart” move. His comments align with TSMC’s pivotal role as the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer, producing chips for industry giants like Nvidia, Apple, and AMD.
The Nvidia CEO’s visit underscores the deepening ties between the two companies, which have partnered since 1995 when TSMC took a risk on a then-struggling Nvidia, a decision that helped propel both to global prominence. Huang expressed gratitude for TSMC’s support, noting that Nvidia’s “hockey stick” growth in recent years, fueled by the AI boom, would not have been possible without TSMC’s manufacturing prowess. He also highlighted plans for Nvidia’s new Taiwan office, “NVIDIA Constellation,” to accommodate its growing workforce, signaling further investment in the region.
TSMC’s significance extends beyond Nvidia, with the company driving Taiwan’s economy through its dominance in advanced semiconductor fabrication. This year alone, TSMC’s shares have risen 6.5%, reflecting investor confidence. The company has also secured substantial global support, receiving $4.7 billion in government aid over the past 18 months, including $6.6 billion from the U.S. CHIPS Act to fund its Arizona plants. These facilities, which began mass production in late 2024 using 4-nanometer technology, are set to adopt 3-nanometer and 2-nanometer processes soon.
Huang’s praise comes amid geopolitical tensions, with U.S. policies and export restrictions impacting the semiconductor industry. He addressed concerns about Nvidia’s H20 chips, designed for the Chinese market, which faced a production pause after Beijing raised security issues. Huang expressed optimism about resolving these concerns, emphasizing Nvidia’s compliance with U.S. export rules.
The longstanding relationship between Huang and TSMC, rooted in a pivotal 1998 partnership when TSMC supplied Nvidia with manufacturing support during a critical period, was also highlighted. TSMC founder Morris Chang once offered Huang the CEO role at TSMC in 2013, which Huang declined, choosing to focus on Nvidia’s growth. Today, Nvidia’s market capitalization exceeds $4 trillion, making it the world’s most valuable company, while TSMC remains a cornerstone of the global tech supply chain.
As Nvidia and TSMC continue to innovate in AI and silicon photonics, their collaboration is poised to shape the future of technology. Industry analysts view Huang’s comments as a testament to TSMC’s indispensable role, with one noting, “TSMC’s ability to scale production for AI chips is unmatched, and Nvidia’s success is a direct result of that capability.”