Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby has stated that if China invades Taiwan, both Taiwan and the US should ensure that TSMC does not remain intact in Chinese hands. He emphasized, 'If China attacks Taiwan, Taiwan itself and US should not allow TSMC to fall intact into PRC hands.' This underscores the critical importance of TSMC to global semiconductor supply chains and the potential geopolitical ramifications of its loss.
Colby argued that there is no scenario where Taiwan could fall to the PRC and still expect TSMC to maintain its crucial role in the semiconductor industry. He stated, 'There's no scenario in which Taiwan falls to the PRC and Taiwanese can expect TSMC and its central role to persist.' This highlights the existential risk posed by a Chinese takeover of Taiwan for global technology infrastructure.
In a pointed statement, Colby noted that 'disabling or destroying TSMC is table stakes if China is taking over Taiwan,' indicating the severity of the situation. He provocatively asked, 'Would we be so insane as to allow the world's key semiconductor company fall untouched into the hands of an aggressive PRC?' This captures the urgency and necessity of proactive measures to prevent such an outcome.
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