Comment by Joeri

Comment by Joeri 2 days ago

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Arizona has enforceable non-compete contracts, so they may walk away with the knowledge but they might not be allowed to use it.

cududa 2 days ago

Yes, and if China invades Taiwan, those noncompetes are going out the window and/ or the plant is getting nationalized

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  • proudeu 2 days ago

    TSMC really screwed thesmelves with that deal honestly.

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    • Washuu 2 days ago

      I would say as a company having an extra foundry in a less earthquake prone part of the world is a good idea to keep the company alive in the case of a major disaster.

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    • tonyhart7 2 days ago

      well TSMC actually winning on this one because TSMC have another fabs if china invade taiwan

      and for taiwan, US has pledged to its security in case of invasion would defend no matter what

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      • yodsanklai 2 days ago

        > US has pledged to its security in case of invasion would defend no matter what

        Maybe with TSMC building chips in the US, that'll be one less reason for the US to defend Taiwan.

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      • tw1984 2 days ago

        > US has pledged to its security in case of invasion would defend no matter what

        by borrowing 155mm shells from South Korea? cute.

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        • pas 2 days ago

          Invasion of Taiwan and deterrence of it hangs on non-land-war stuff.

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