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China unlikely to make a rash move over Taiwan

Neither the US nor China would prefer a war just now because Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, essential for both, will be among the first casualties of a conflict.

US controls advanced chips, but China has another card

Beijing has control over a vital resource essential for weapons, petroleum and electronics.

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

China unlikely to make a rash move over Taiwan

Neither the US nor China would prefer a war just now because Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, essential for both, will be among the first casualties of a conflict.

September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022

US controls advanced chips, but China has another card

Beijing has control over a vital resource essential for weapons, petroleum and electronics.