War close: manufacturer chip TSMC tried to escape from Taiwan, fearing the attack of China

TSMC states that it has discussed the possibility of withdrawing its factories from Taiwan, but in practice such a step is impossible. The TSMC chip manufacturer has recently agreed with some customers the opportunity to transfer their factories from Taiwan, since the tensions in relations with China are increasing. This became known to South China Morning Post.

The tension between China and Taiwan increased sharply after Beijing began military training around the island after President Taiwan Lai Jin-T, whom the Chinese government calls a "separatist". TSMC top executives believe that instability in the Taiwanese Strait will be a problem for a supply chain. However, it is not possible to withdraw plants from the island production plants from the island, given that from 80 to 90% of its production capacity is not possible.

It is unknown with which TSMC clients are unknown. There is information about negotiations with Sam Altman, founder Openai, about the supply of chips for artificial intelligence. TSMC representatives clearly made it clear that the number of plants offered by Altman was too large, and TSMC feared that 80% or more capacity of all these plants could not operate, the source said. It is also unclear whether TSMC and Altman were talking about the construction of their factories outside Taiwan.

The theme of the possible war between Taiwan and China and its impact on the chains of supplies of circuits was practically not discussed at the annual Computex technology exhibition this week in Taipei. However, in the sidelines of Frank Juang, the head of Powerchip Semiconductor Manupacturing, he said that it was not concerned about anyone when he was asked if foreign clients were put pressure on Taiwan firms so that they do not produce products there, given the voltage.

"Taiwan is important for AI - even the Chinese know it. We have all right, no problems," he said. Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa SU also confirmed the importance of Taiwan in the global chain of dare chip when asked how tensions with China and his military games could affect the industry. "We carry out most of production here with key suppliers such as TSMC. In addition, we have a number of partners who help us create an ecosystem here on Taiwan," she told reporters at the exhibition on Monday.