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I'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 dea
by aurareturn 2y ago
I'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.