Taiwan faces a critical energy crisis that jeopardizes its position as a global tech leader. The island’s power grid struggles to meet the soaring demands of its semiconductor industry. This situation has far-reaching consequences for both Taiwan’s economy and the worldwide technology supply chain. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) stands at the center of this […]
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