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Taiwan's semiconductor dominance fuels high-stakes US-China tensions risking global economic fallout.

Market News
18 May 2026
Forbes
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Taiwan's critical role in semiconductor manufacturing, especially for AI chips, has intensified geopolitical tensions between the US and China, both heavily invested in the island's future. China views Taiwan as a core interest and has not ruled out force, while the US supports Taiwan militarily and politically, creating a high-stakes 'game of Chicken' scenario. The economic impact of conflict could exceed $10 trillion in the first year, dwarfing past crises. Despite recent diplomatic talks, no resolution emerged, underscoring Taiwan's strategic importance as both a technological hub and a potential flashpoint in global stability.

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