Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francois Wu, stated the island will continue manufacturing its most advanced chips domestically. This decision reinforces the long-held "silicon shield" strategy.
The strategy posits that TSMC's global dominance in advanced semiconductors acts as a key deterrent to a potential Chinese invasion. Wu emphasized that this approach ensures international support and maintains Taiwan's indispensable role in the global technology supply chain.
Wu also highlighted the difficulties in replicating TSMC's success overseas. He cited Taiwan's unique cultural and industrial ecosystem as a significant competitive advantage. The remarks suggest that cutting-edge manufacturing will remain in Taiwan despite international pressure and foreign subsidy programs aimed at diversifying chip production.
Retaining the core manufacturing base is viewed as a matter of national and economic security. This commitment serves to reassure investors about the stability of TSMC's primary base amid rising geopolitical tensions.