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Exist50 t1_ixgq77n wrote

> Except for TSMC has been rapidly setting up offices and fabs outside of Taiwan

Not really. They've been extremely reluctant, and only when very heavily subsidized. Even then, all the latest and greatest is in Taiwan.

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slowslownotbad t1_ixgu6dv wrote

Taiwan’s government doesn’t want them abandoning the island.

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Exist50 t1_ixhtnkj wrote

Morris Chang has spoken many times about their issues and dissatisfaction with their Arizona plant. So I think there are more fundamental reasons.

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pimpeachment t1_ixkogwl wrote

It isn't finished yet. They are upset with the construction process, not the fab.

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