ASML and TSMC reportedly have mechanisms to disable advanced chipmaking machines if China invades Taiwan.
ASML and TSMC, key players in the semiconductor industry, reportedly have mechanisms to disable their advanced chipmaking machines if China invades Taiwan. The world's most advanced chips are primarily produced on the island, which could disrupt the global supply chain in the event of an attack. The Dutch company, ASML, assured officials that its machines could be remotely disabled, and the Netherlands has conducted simulations to assess the risks.
May 21, 2024
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