proudeu 2 days ago

TSMC really screwed thesmelves with that deal honestly.

  • 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.

  • 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

    • 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.

      • WinstonSmith84 2 days ago

        This. And it's certainly an argument that has not escaped China (nor Taiwan). If there is a "loser", that's Taiwan.

      • tonyhart7 a day ago

        nope, US would not give an inch of taiwan in case of invasion

        we talking about geo politic here. if china attack taiwan so would be north korea (this is their best chance)

        for south korea and japan this is their existensial crisis, having china and north korea close to their home even for a kilometer is basically death sentence

        You cant forget also US literally spends billions of dollar to keep balance of power in Europe,Middle-East and Africa

        do you think US would ignore Asia where 30+-% world trade and resources happen??? you dnt need expert to figure it out

    • 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.

      • pas 2 days ago

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