Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te praised TSMC's historic $100 billion investment in the US, highlighting its significance for Taiwan-US relations rather than external pressures. TSMC’s chairman, C.C. Wei, noted that this investment responds to extremely high customer demand from US clients such as Nvidia and Apple, bringing TSMC’s total US investment to $165 billion. This strategic move mitigates fears regarding China's increasing military pressure on Taiwan, while underlining TSMC's commitment to maintaining dominance in the semiconductor industry and addressing international market demands.
TSMC's announcement of a $100 billion investment in the US marks a pivotal moment for Taiwan-US relations, driven by increased customer demand and geopolitical pressures.
Lai states the investment is historic for Taiwan-US ties, emphasizing that the Taiwanese government acted independently amidst external pressures and threats.
C.C. Wei emphasizes the ongoing customer demand in the US, leading TSMC to establish an investment strategy that meets the needs of major clients like Nvidia and Apple.
Fears regarding TSMC's production control by the US have been fueled by the political landscape, with concerns of moving operations out of Taiwan amid rising Beijing tensions.
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