臺灣博碩士論文加值系統

跨國公司已成為經濟全球化的標誌。它的全球影響力以及經濟活動各個領域的大規模
整合使其成為創新和發展的驅動力。同時，它們的巨大影響力和全球統治力導致國家
作為國際事務有效行為體的權力轉移。如今，為了實現其目標，跨國公司使用各種遊
說手段來影響政府政策。
本論文的作用是超越問題的工具性方面，並展示經濟、政治和歷史背景如何影響公司
與國家之間關係的本質。為了解答這個問題，我們要以台灣積體電路製造（TSMC）為
例。本研究將試圖評估台積電對各國（即台灣政府）的行為的影響力有多大，以及最
重要的是，這種影響力以何種方式發揮。
研究採用多學科方法，結合國際關係和商業研究的各種工具來分析台積電與國家之間
的關係。透過深入的案例研究並利用一手和二手資料，該研究旨在全面了解台積電的
存在在多大程度上影響台灣政府的動態以及受台灣政府動態的影響。這項研究的結果
預計將有助於關於跨國公司與國家行為者之間相互聯繫的學術討論，特別是在台積電
和台灣的背景下。

Transnational Corporations (TNCs) have become the symbol of economic globalization. Its
worldwide presence as well as the large-scale integration in all spheres of economic activities make
them the drivers of innovation and development. At the same time, their enormous influence and
global domination have resulted in the power transition from the states as the valid actors of
international affairs. Nowadays, to achieve their objectives, TNCs use various lobbying
instruments to influence government policies.
The role of this thesis is to go beyond the instrumental side of the issue and show how economic,
political and historical contexts can influence the nature of the relationship between the company
and the state. To address this question, the case of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
(TSMC) is implied. This research evaluates to what extent the influence of TSMC is spread on the
actions of the state, namely, the Taiwan government, and, most importantly, in what manner this
influence is exerted.
The study uses the multidisciplinary approach, incorporating various tools from international
relations and business studies to analyze the relations between TSMC and the state. By conducting
an in-depth case study and utilizing primary and secondary sources, the research aims to provide
a comprehensive understanding of the extent to which TSMC''s presence shapes and is shaped by
the governmental dynamics of Taiwan. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to
scholarly discussions on the interconnection between transnational corporations and state actors,
particularly in the context of Taiwan.

Thesis Validation Letter ............................................................................................................................... i
摘要 .............................................................................................................................................................. ii
Abstract ...................................................................................................................................................... iii
Table of Content ......................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Actuality .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Research objective .................................................................................................................................... 2
Research tasks ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Research Question and Hypotheses: ......................................................................................................... 2
Literature Review ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Methodology ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Concluding remarks .................................................................................................................................. 6
Table of Tables ............................................................................................................................................. 7
List of Figures .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Charter 1: Transnational corporations; their place in the world, and role in international affairs. ... 9
1.1 Nature of TNC ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 TNC Rising Power: its Influence on International Relations. ........................................................... 14
1.3 Chapter Conclusions: Building a framework for analyzing TNCs and their influence on government
affairs. ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 2: Analysis of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Taiwan
Government. .............................................................................................................................................. 23
2.1. Analysis of TSMC ............................................................................................................................ 23
2.2 Analysis of Taiwan as a Political Actor ............................................................................................. 53
2.3 Chapter Conclusions: Outlook on TSMC, its economic position, internal and external factors
influencing the company. Connections between TSMC and the Taiwan government. ........................... 58
Chapter 3: The political trends in Taiwan and the TSMC influence on the Taiwan government. ..... 60
Final Conclusions: More than a TNC ...................................................................................................... 71
References .................................................................................................................................................. 74

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