Taiwan is the heart of the global chip industry, producing nearly all of the world’s most advanced semiconductors that power modern technology, from smartphones and cars to artificial intelligence and defense systems. The United States is pressing Taiwan to shift half of its production to American soil to strengthen supply chains and secure its technological edge. However, Taiwan has refused, seeing chips as vital to its economy and national security. As trade tensions, elections, and China’s ambitions converge, the dispute is shaping into a global power contest. This video explores how Taiwan’s chip dominance could determine the future balance of tech and geopolitics.
