In a twist that reads like a political thriller, the Chinese mainland has issued a stark warning over Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. When concerns were raised about the U.S. hollowing out Taiwan’s tech sector, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stressed that the worries of Taiwan’s industry are not groundless.
According to Zhu, if the DPP authorities continue down this dangerous path, Taiwan’s industrial sector and its people could lose not only current jobs but also future development opportunities. He noted that TSMC has long been used as a political pledge by the DPP in its pro-U.S. stance on Taiwan independence, warning that it might eventually be handed over by Lai Ching-te, whom critics have described as a "professional traitor of Taiwan."
Adding further intrigue, Reuters reports that TSMC and Intel have been in preliminary talks to form a joint venture to operate Intel’s chip-making factories, with TSMC slated to take a 20-percent stake in the new company. At the same time, Taiwan’s major chipmaker United Microelectronics and U.S.-based GlobalFoundries are looking into a possible merger.
This unfolding drama, where politics meets cutting-edge technology, is captivating a global audience. As the stakes continue to rise in this high-tech saga, many are watching closely to see how Taiwan’s semiconductor future will evolve. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀
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Mainland says the DPP are selling out Taiwan's semiconductor industry
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