This chapter explores the significance of TSMC in Taiwan's economy and the environmental concerns surrounding chip fabrication plants, including the dilemma faced by candidates regarding TSMC's power and Taiwan's reliance on it.
Corporate bankruptcies are increasing at double-digit rates in most advanced economies, and TSMC is going to play a huge role in Taiwan’s upcoming election. Plus the FT’s Henry Foy explains how a European politician spied for China.
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