The transformation of the Cianjhen Technology Industrial Park (CTIP) gains new momentum as Wistron Corporation held the topping-off ceremony on December 10, 2025 for its Kaohsiung Smart Factory, marking a major milestone as construction smoothly enters a new phase. With a total investment nearing NT$10 billion, the facility is designed as a nine-story building above ground with two basement levels. Upon completion next year, it will house advanced fully automated production lines and is expected to create approximately 4,500 job opportunities. This project represents a key component of Wistron corporation's strategy to establish a smart manufacturing base in southern Taiwan, while also demonstrating tangible progress in industrial upgrading and spatial revitalization at the Cianjhen Technology Industrial Park.
The ceremony was hosted by Lai Chih-Chung, Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific Global Manufacturing at Wistron, and was attended by Chuang Ming-Chih, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), along with Liu Chi-Chuan, Deputy Director-General of the Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP). Their presence underscored the significance of this construction milestone. Once completed, the new facility is expected to substantially enhance smart manufacturing capacity within the park and inject fresh momentum into Kaohsiung's industrial growth.
In his remarks, Chief Secretary Chuang Ming-Chih expressed appreciation for Wistron Corporation's continued investment in Kaohsiung, noting that it aligns with President Lai's policy of balanced regional development across Taiwan. Integrated with the "Greater Southern New Silicon Valley" initiative under the six major regional industry and living circles, Wistron's investment further strengthens the S-Corridor industrial supply chain spanning from Chiayi through Kaohsiung to Pingtung.
Chief Secretary Chuang also highlighted that BIP is actively advancing the "Revitalization Program 2.0", which involves the demolition and reconstruction of five aging factory buildings. Upon completion, total floor area will expand from 44,360 square meters to 244,570 square meters, representing a 5.5-fold increase in industrial space. These efforts aim to encourage enterprises to remain rooted in Taiwan by providing a more attractive and competitive investment environment.
The Cianjhen Technology Industrial Park traces its origins to the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone, established in 1966 as the world's first special-purpose zone of its kind. Through tax incentives and a single-window service mechanism, the zone successfully attracted overseas and foreign investment in its early years, laying a solid foundation for Taiwan's economic takeoff. Within the park, Kaohsiung Opto-Electronics Inc. (formerly Kaohsiung Hitachi) has operated since 1967. Following its acquisition by Wistron in 2021, the company has undergone transformation and upgrading, showcasing the park's continued evolution and growth potential.
Looking ahead, BIP will continue to enhance living facilities such as employee dormitories and dining services to improve overall environmental quality. It will also assist enterprises in recruiting, developing, and retaining talent to meet industry demand for advanced R&D professionals, thereby sustaining Kaohsiung's ongoing industrial transformation and development.

Spokesman: Mr. Liu Chi-Chuan (Deputy Director General, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-3613349, 0911363680
Email: [email protected]

Contact Person: Yu, Shu-Hui (Director of Kaohsiung-Pingtung Branch, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-823-9301
Email: [email protected]