Terry Gou, the founder of Hon Hai Group, spoke to a group of overseas Chinese in Los Angeles regarding his experience in the United States, emphasizing the importance of technology for mastering the future. Despite originally announcing a 12-day itinerary, Gou ended his trip 8 days early and did not provide a reason or accept media interviews. During the speech, Gou did not respond to questions regarding running in 2024. Gou’s trip included meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and discussing artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT technology. He believes that AI can help combat cancer and extend human lifespan, and his goal is to live to 120 years old. Gou wore hats with the flags of the United States and Taiwan and led the audience in singing both national anthems. During his speech, his phone rang, and he answered it onstage, speaking to his wife and having her greet the audience.
The founder of Hon Hai Group, Terry Gou, gathered with overseas Chinese in Los Angeles tonight (local time) to share his experience in the United States. In his speech, he said that “as long as you master technology, you can master the future.” He also said, “Take a flight back to Taiwan tonight.” Guo Taiming originally made public his 12-day itinerary, which ended 8 days ahead of schedule. During his speech, Guo Taiming did not explain the reason for ending the trip early, and did not accept media interviews throughout the whole process. When entering the arena, the media asked through the crowd whether to run in 2024, but Guo Taiming did not answer.
Guo Taiming visited the United States on March 27 to start a “technological and economic development journey”. At that time, Guo Taiming’s office announced a 12-day itinerary, from March 27 to April 7. In the original itinerary, it was scheduled to stay in Los Angeles from April 3rd to 7th.
When Guo Taiming gathered with overseas Chinese this evening, he publicly stated that he would take a China Airlines flight back to Taiwan this evening. When reviewing this trip to the United States, he also called it an “8-day visit to the United States”. Guo Taiming returned to Taiwan early today, and the itinerary was shortened from the original 12 days to 8 days.
President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting allies in Central America, and will stop in Los Angeles tomorrow night (4th Western time).
Terry Gou’s speech emphasized the importance of technology and the economy, advocating that “as long as you master technology, you can master the future.” He asked the crowd: “With technology in command and economy as the main axis, Taiwan, the Republic of China, must have a future, right?”
He shared that during this journey, he met and had dinner with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and talked regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and the ChatGPT technology that has sparked a topic around the world. He also invited Altman in person and is expected to visit Taiwan before mid-June.
Guo Taiming expects that following the introduction of artificial intelligence into medical treatment, it can help humans overcome cancer. He believes that human life expectancy will be extended in the future. “My own goal is to be 120 years old.”
Guo Taiming entered the arena wearing the hats of the national flags of the two countries. At the beginning of his speech, he led the audience to sing the national anthem of the United States and the national anthem of the Republic of China, and raised their hands. He recalled that he had sponsored American football teams in the past, and found that the national anthem would be sung before American sports games, so he specially arranged to sing the national anthem at the overseas Chinese banquet tonight.
Guo Taiming’s speech lasted for more than an hour, and there was an episode in the middle. In the middle of his speech, his mobile phone rang on the stage. He took out an iPhone from his suit pocket and asked the audience, “My wife is calling from Taiwan, do you want to answer it?”
After he picked up the phone, he said that he was speaking to the leaders of the overseas Chinese in Los Angeles, and then put his mobile phone to the microphone, asking his wife Zeng Xinying to report her name and say hello to the overseas Chinese.
In conclusion, Terry Gou’s visit to the United States may have ended 8 days ahead of schedule, but his message regarding the importance of technology and the economy resonates with many. His speech to overseas Chinese in Los Angeles emphasized the need for Taiwan to master technology in order to master the future. Gou’s belief in the potential of artificial intelligence to help humans overcome diseases like cancer is inspiring, and his meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shows his dedication to staying at the forefront of technological innovation. Though the reason for his shortened trip remains unknown, Gou’s passion for technology and his love for both the United States and Taiwan was evident in his speech and interactions with the audience.
