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Could be a couple reasons, but one I see is that they too expensive for Apple to do so. Apple also isn't the type to manufacture chips for other companies whic
by asperous 6y ago
Could be a couple reasons, but one I see is that they too expensive for Apple to do so.
Apple also isn't the type to manufacture chips for other companies which is a lot of TSMC's revenue (this article is only for one size). So they would be taking a huge loss in value just to have control.
Much more likely for Apple is to try and create their own manufacturing lines.
- DuskStar 6y agoI'd bet on "Taiwan would block it". If Apple bought TSMC, they'd probably want to diversify production locations away from a geopolitically interesting island. But having TSMC there makes it a lot more likely for people to come to the defence of the island in the case of war...
- wonnage 6y agoIt's also not in Taiwan's interest to align too close to the US. The bulk of Taiwan's exports are to China, and they stand to lose the most in the trade war if the US attempts to ban business with more Chinese companies. We can't realistically defend them in a hot war either. The Taiwanese notably are framing the Huawei issue as a ban on a specific company rather than trade with China in general [1]. Whether that continues to be true might hinge on November... 1. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-economy/taiwan-minister-says-tsmc-has-offset-lost-huawei-orders-idUSKBN23T1E3 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-taiwan-economy/taiwan-min...
- reincarnate0x14 6y agoIt's less about making people physically send ships and troops to defend them than it is making sure that any attempt by the PRC to invade or blockade them would have crushing effects on the mainland money-train that is the lifeblood of the party.