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The most surprising thing was that during the late 90s, the government sold the absolute majority of its share. They really didn't think it was (going to be) an

The most surprising thing was that during the late 90s, the government sold the absolute majority of its share. They really didn't think it was (going to be) an excellent cooperation.

bloodyplonker22 3y ago
Come on. They were typical politicians that never really understood technology. That does not seem surprising in the least bit.
- flangola7 3y ago
  Typical? In what sense?
  - thinking001001 3y ago
    Good point! Taiwan is a political anomaly, an accidental offshoot that came about as a result of the rise of the CCP in China (people moved to Taiwan for refuge), and Taiwan has become enormously successful in an organic, unplanned way.
memefrog 3y ago
It's easy to point this out in hindsight. Doesn't really surprise me.
consumer451 3y ago
I wonder if maybe the ROC government saw that TSMC was doing well and no longer needed the stability that government ownership provided?