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> If the U.S. aggressively defends Taiwan in an invasion attempt, it won't be because of TSMC and fears of a chip shortage; it'll be because the American public
by mr_toad 4y ago
> If the U.S. aggressively defends Taiwan in an invasion attempt, it won't be because of TSMC and fears of a chip shortage; it'll be because the American public has become invested in the idea of a free and democratic Taiwan,
That, and the concern about China’s long-term ambitions, and what sort of precedent letting them take Taiwan unchecked would set.
- ngcc_hk 4y agoUkraine is a good example. However for this, japan and s Korea would be in play. They have to submit to the power that control the sea or 1/2 of Pacific Ocean down to Australia (with a base in South Pacific say).