Summary
China is gaining global support for its claim over Taiwan, with 70 countries now endorsing its sovereignty and unification efforts—many omitting calls for peaceful resolution.
This shift follows China’s diplomatic push targeting the Global South, leveraging economic ties through infrastructure projects.
China looks to preempt Western sanctions in a Taiwan conflict by securing international legitimacy. Meanwhile, the U.S. and allies struggle to counter China’s influence.
Trump’s return signals a firmer stance, but China’s diplomatic momentum complicates efforts to rally support against aggression.
Also even if we could make all of the chips, Taiwan still holds almost all the other incidental processes (especially packaging) that most advanced chip designs require these days.
Yeah, it’s more than just the fabrication machines, it’s a massive logistics network.