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Looming threat of China taking over Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing
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China could win 'trump card' over global economy by taking over Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing
Top experts are sounding the alarm that a Chinese takeover of Taiwan could spell trouble for not only the island's inhabitants but also the global community – including the U.S. – due to Taiwan's dominance in semiconductor manufacturing.
A global shortage in semiconductors came to a head in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic outbreak and has wreaked havoc on the tech sector and automobile industry since. Semiconductors are small materials, typically made out of silicon, that conduct electricity in products ranging from computers and smartphones to toasters and cars.
Taiwan produces the vast majority of semiconductors globally, supplying 63% of the market’s share compared to the mere 12% the U.S. supplied in 2019. In 2020, China supplied 16% of semiconductors globally.
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/china-taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing
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