Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) CEO C.C. Wei announced plans to invest $100 billion in new manufacturing facilities in the United States. This move has sparked concerns in Taiwan about national security and the potential loss of its “silicon shield,” which relies on Taiwan’s role as a key global supplier of semiconductors. Despite assurances that TSMC’s most advanced technologies will remain in Taiwan, opposition politicians worry about the implications of the investment on Taiwan’s geopolitical safety.

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