Why Taiwan Dominates 90% of Global Chip Production
What Happened A Reddit user’s question about Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance has highlighted one of the most significant economic and geopolitical vulnerabilities in the modern world. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, produces roughly 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors through companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer. This concentration means that virtually every smartphone, computer, car, and modern electronic device relies on chips manufactured on an island that China claims as its territory.