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Maybe TSMC has big influence over Taiwan's government or just outright owns key politicians under the table. When / if TSMC secures that all lifecycle for adva
by FpUser 2y ago
Maybe TSMC has big influence over Taiwan's government or just outright owns key politicians under the table.
When / if TSMC secures that all lifecycle for advanced large scale chip manufacturing is in the US, Taiwan might find themselves in very iffy waters.
- aurareturn 2y agoI'm sure TSMC has a lot of influence over the Taiwanese government. However, the people of Taiwan aren't stupid in all of this. They know this is a horrible deal for them and would make sure their politicians hear about it.
- koolba 2y agoThey must have a massive influence. I think its gross revenue is something like 10% of the GDP of the whole country.
- simondotau 2y agoEven that understates things. TSMC is Taiwan’s singular Trump card in geopolitical negotiations. Now that righteousness and moral high grounds don’t matter any more, it’s the only thing keeping Taiwan safe.
- aurareturn 2y agoNow that righteousness and moral high grounds don’t matter any more, it’s the only thing keeping Taiwan safe. It's not the only thing because if China controls Taiwan, they'll eventually control SK, Japan, and PH as well.
- wordofx 2y agoTaiwan government is the biggest shareholder of TSMC…
- FpUser 2y agoDoes not exclude my point of view. If things go sour they most likely be on the first plane to the US.
- wordofx 2y agoYou stated: > Maybe TSMC has big influence over Taiwan's government or just outright owns key politicians under the table. I’m pointing out this is just plain Wrong. TSMC was created by the government and invested in by the people.