The geopolitical context for this is wild; and in some ways is Taiwan selling its crown jewels and sacrifying its strategic relevance for unclear returns.
US strategy to blow up Taiwan’s semiconductor fabs to deter China might do more harm than good
The US is mulling disabling or destroying Taiwan’s semiconductor factories in the event of a Chinese invasion. This stark change raises questions about its capabilities and commitment to defend the island.
https://asiatimes.com/2022/12/us-mulls-scorched-earth-strate...
US mulls scorched earth strategy for Taiwan
US strategy to blow up Taiwan’s semiconductor fabs to deter China might do more harm than good
The US is mulling disabling or destroying Taiwan’s semiconductor factories in the event of a Chinese invasion. This stark change raises questions about its capabilities and commitment to defend the island.