TSMC building state of the art 5 nanometer plant in US unironically one of the biggest foreign policy decisions in decades. Taiwan considers their IP related to chip design a national security issue of the highest level, they've never built a plant outside of Taiwan for this reason

Taiwan basically just chose the US over China decisively. Chinks will be fucking screeching about this, it's a slap in the face to Xi and all but a declaration of independence

Taiwan Semiconductor to announce plans for U.S. factory

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330.TW), the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of computer chips, is expected to announce plans to build an advanced chip factory in the United States, according to a person familiar with the matter on Thursday.

The announcement, expected as soon as Friday, coincides with an effort by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to bring more foreign manufacturing back to the United States.

The source said one possible location is Arizona. TSMC also has an older chip facility in Washington State.

TSMC did not immediately return a request for comment. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported TSMC’s plans.

Semiconductors play key role in both consumer electronics and defense equipment, but the vast majority of the most advanced chips are made in Asia, which has caused concern among U.S. officials as a strategic rivalry with China deepens.

While Intel Corp (INTC.O) has major manufacturing operations in the United States, it supplies only its own chips rather than making them for outside customers.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-semiconductors-tsmc/taiwan-semiconductor-to-announce-plans-for-u-s-factory-source-idUSKBN22Q38T?il=0

Chinese State Media Warn Country Will Interfere in U.S. Election

China is threatening to meddle in the upcoming U.S. presidential election as retribution for a flurry of American lawsuits seeking to hold Beijing accountable for the spread of the coronavirus.

The Communist Party "won't just strike back symbolically, but will impose countermeasures that will make them feel pain," according to the Global Times, an outlet controlled by the regime.

The threats come as outrage grows over China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the country and the subsequent global spread of the virus.

China also is threatening to sanction several leading Republican senators, including Tom Cotton (Ark.) and Josh Hawley (Mo.), for their efforts to hold the country responsible.

"Republicans who have been groundlessly accusing China and inflaming the ‘holding China accountable' political farce will face severe consequences, sources said, noting that the aftermath will also impact the upcoming November elections, while business and trade between Missouri and China will be further soured," the paper reported.

https://freebeacon.com/national-security/chinese-state-media-warn-country-will-interfere-in-u-s-election/