Taipei, Jan. 29 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Thursday that Taiwan and the United States will work together to expand their global lead in artificial intelligence (AI) chips, highlighting the role of U.S. memory maker Micron Technology Inc. in the effort. As one of the country's largest foreign investors, it has created jobs and strengthened the semiconductor industry, and the government's support for the company will continue uninterrupted. With Micron's support, Taiwan will expand advanced HBM production and help the company stay competitive, reinforcing the global lead of Taiwan-U.S. AI chips, Lai added. President Lai Ching-te (right) welcomes Micron Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra (left) at the Presidential Office in Taipei on Thursday. In recent years, Micron has also expanded its presence in Taiwan through the acquisitions of AUO Corp. production plants in Tainan and Taichung.