The main type of investment in Southeast Asia takes the form of technology exports, with ROC businesses providing the knowhow for joint-venture operations. Some makers also participate in joint ventures by providing machinery and equipment, such as whole plant exports in the textile industry.
而主要類型在於「技術出口」，我國廠商提供技術參與當地合資企業的經營，如食品業；此外，也有提供機器設備參與經營的，像紡織業的整廠輸出。