You can do both. It is very dangerous to rely on military material half a planet away in times of possible war. Plus, Europe produces the equipment that is used to produce chips, so why not making them?
Politicians have been shown to be spineless, they don’t do enough for Ukraine, the chip manufacturing is Taiwan’s nuclear weapons. It’s what keeps the world caring about them.
It’s not about moving all chip manufacturing to Europe, just defense kind. Even for the sake of allies it would simply be a wise move to do so, as defending Taiwan would be easier if critical military tech wasn’t blockaded should a war break out.
TSMC is still the best for producing the most advanced chips, but most military tech doesn’t need that level. Consumer tech would still make sense to produce there.
PS: just occurred to me you’re also literally on a community called “buyeuropean”
Europe should defend Taiwan. Enough of this selfish euro mentality.
You can do both. It is very dangerous to rely on military material half a planet away in times of possible war. Plus, Europe produces the equipment that is used to produce chips, so why not making them?
Politicians have been shown to be spineless, they don’t do enough for Ukraine, the chip manufacturing is Taiwan’s nuclear weapons. It’s what keeps the world caring about them.
It’s not about moving all chip manufacturing to Europe, just defense kind. Even for the sake of allies it would simply be a wise move to do so, as defending Taiwan would be easier if critical military tech wasn’t blockaded should a war break out.
TSMC is still the best for producing the most advanced chips, but most military tech doesn’t need that level. Consumer tech would still make sense to produce there.
PS: just occurred to me you’re also literally on a community called “buyeuropean”
Being selfish is not a value I support.
Taiwan is an independent country hugely dependent on the US and as said, far away. I wouldn’t count on them when shit hits the fan.
Yet democracies should be defended all across the globe. You’re right to doubt cowardly Trump.
Absolutely. Also international law should be defended. Another problem with Taiwan is that it’s status isn’t that clear.
Hasn’t stopped Taipei from recognizing Israel though….