Taiwan Fears Trump Could ‘Steal’ Crown Jewel TSMC

The Taiwanese are concerned about the potential takeover of TSMC by the US, with proposals for TSMC to acquire shares in Intel or form a joint venture being discussed, leading to fears of technology and intellectual property plunder. TSMC is facing pressure to send engineers to Intel’s fab, risking technology leaks and jeopardizing its leading edge in advanced technology. The US government’s involvement in the semiconductor industry and Taiwan’s semiconductor sector’s strategic importance in the US-China geopolitical conflict further complicate the situation, with Taiwan’s opposition party accusing the ruling party of “gifting” TSMC to the US in exchange for protection against China.

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