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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
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
US controls advanced chips, but China has another card
Beijing has control over a vital resource essential for weapons, petroleum and electronics.
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