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Watch: What Happens to the Semiconductor Supply Chain If China Invades Taiwan?

Supply Chain Brain

John Ferguson, chief executive officer of TBM Consulting Group, discusses the importance of Taiwan to global semiconductor production, and tells how the supply chain would be impacted by China invading Taiwan.

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What would happen if China invaded Taiwan?

Resilinc

One day in August 2022, a group of military and defense strategy experts gathered in Washington, DC, to play a game that simulated a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan in 2026. How can the US prepare for a China-Taiwan war? What will happen to semiconductors if China invades Taiwan? A similar lag will apply to the U.S.,”

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Taiwan Turmoil Prompts Detours and Delays for Global Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

China’s announcement of military drills around Taiwan as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island is already having ripple effects across global supply chains, prompting detours and causing delays of energy shipments.

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Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes

Supply Chain Brain

and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains. The standoff between the U.S.

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The China-Taiwan Semiconductor Question

NC State SCRC

With the recent visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, as well as the passing of the CHIPS Act, the public and the media have more questions than ever regarding the semiconductor market. Primary among these is: what is the exposure to Taiwan of a Chinese attack and what is the risk of a semiconductor shortage?

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China, Taiwan, and Semiconductor Risks – Part 2

NC State SCRC

As I alluded to in an earlier post, the scenario of China invading Taiwan, and halting all semiconductor production is highly unlikely, for a number of reasons. If China went into Taiwan and said “We are taking over,” the workforce would simply not support it! Are there other threats to Taiwan?

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The World’s Most Vulnerable Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Risks Are Centered in Taiwan Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer, and it is responsible for supplying semiconductors to most of the world’s largest technology firms. These chips are currently manufactured at a single site in Taiwan.