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TSMC's $65 billion Arizona facility can now match Taiwan production yields according to early trials

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Recent trial production at the company's new Arizona facility has yielded results comparable to those of its established plants in Taiwan, according to Bloomberg, which cited a person familiar with the company who requested anonymity. Read Entire Article

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Taiwan says destroying TSMC in the event of a Chinese invasion is unnecessary

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Chen Ming-tong, director-general of Taiwan's National Security Bureau, told lawmakers (via Bloomberg) that TSMC's reliance on overseas companies and supplies for its operations means the facilities would be useless if China took over Taiwan.

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Massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, threatens tech supply chain

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According to NBC News, the quake hit roughly 11 miles south-southwest of Hualien at a depth of about 21 miles, and triggered tsunami warnings for Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines that were eventually lifted. Read Entire Article

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TSMC chip production impacted by 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake, delays expected

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The earthquake hit Taiwan's southern Chiayi county at 12.17am local time. According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration, the epicenter was located 38km (23 miles) southeast of Chiayi County Hall, at a depth of 10km (6.2 Read Entire Article

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Taiwan export ban limits Russia and Belarus to chips with frequencies under 25 MHz

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DigiTimes reports that Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) published a list this week of strategic high-tech commodities banned from exportation to Russia and Belarus. The latter country is included as MOEA believes it could help Russia import such goods.

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Taiwan wouldn't tolerate US attempts to bomb TSMC in event of China takeover

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Taiwan defense minister Chiu Kuo-cheng recently stated that his country's military would defend itself from anyone who tried to bomb its industrial facilities, implying the US is no exception. The comments push back against recent US suggestions of destroying TSMC fabs if China were to invade. Read Entire Article

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Ikea gives its 2021 catalog an Animal Crossing-themed makeover in Taiwan

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Now, Ikea Taiwan has done exactly that by recreating a number of pages from its iconic catalog using characters and in-game items from the Nintendo title. Here’s a selection of the images Ikea Taiwan shared on its Facebook page alongside the pages from its real-life catalog. It posted the results on its official Facebook page.

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