Our previous article explained the importance of the Taiwanese firm TSMC as a critical link in the global semiconductor supply chain. Although it is not the only firm with the ability to manufacture cutting-edge logic chips, TSMC is the only viable choice for chip design companies in many situations, and under normal market conditions is likely to remain so for years to come. Control of TSMC’s foundries in Taiwan might thus appear a decisive factor both in Beijing’s readiness to risk attempting unification through force, and for other states deciding whether to take a strong stance against this.
Would China Invade Taiwan for TSMC? (archived)
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To Avoid a War With China Over Taiwan, the US Needs To Back Down
Arming Taiwan to the teeth is not deterrence, it’s provocation
To Avoid a War With China Over Taiwan, the US Needs To Back Down
Fat chance with the psychopaths running things!
US congressman explains ‘blowing up’ Taiwan comment
Seth Moulton claimed the video quoting him about chip-making factories was Chinese “disinformation”
US congressman explains ‘blowing up’ Taiwan comment
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US Issues Warnings to China, Then Calls for High-Level Talks
Nicholas Burns, the US Ambassador to China, warned Beijing about supporting Moscow and called for talks during a speech on Tuesday.
US Issues Warnings to China, Then Calls for High-Level Talks
These psychopathic hypocrites are going to get us nuked!
Is G7’s fear of Taiwan conflict justifiable?
Fears of conflict over Taiwan dominated the recent G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Sapporo, but are they really justified?
Is G7’s fear of Taiwan conflict justifiable?
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Foxconn founder Terry Gou again bids to become Taiwan’s president
Terry Gou, the founder and former CEO of Taiwanese contract manufacturing titan Hon Hai Precision Industry (aka Foxconn) is making a second attempt to become president and therefore head of state of the democracy.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou again bids to become Taiwan’s president
“Stop US interference”: Interview with the Labour Party of Taiwan
No Cold War is pleased to publish the following interview of Wu Rong-yuan, Chairperson of the Labour Party of Taiwan, conducted by Wim De Ceukelaire. The interview has been edited for clarity.
“Stop US interference”: Interview with the Labour Party of Taiwan
The US’ Scorched Earth Policy for Taiwan
There’s Little More Washington Can Do To Convince China To Invade Taiwan
In the last 50 days, the executive and legislative branches in Washington have done more than in the last 50 years to convince China that America’s imperial policy is simply relentless, and must be met with force.
There’s Little More Washington Can Do To Convince China To Invade Taiwan
Senate Panel Advances Bill That Would Radically Change US Taiwan Policy
The legislation would give Taiwan $6.5 billion in military aid through 2027
Senate Panel Advances Bill That Would Radically Change US Taiwan Policy
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