The global technology industry relies on Taiwan's semiconductor chips and plenty of imagine the sector plays a key role within the island's national security and helps deter an invasion from mainland China. But as relations between China and Taiwan deteriorate, some countries are taking steps to turn into less depending on Taiwanese chips. The US, Germany and Japan have already lured Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturers to their very own shores. Could this make Taiwan a more vulnerable goal for attacks?
Host James Kynge visits the island and speaks with FT China correspondent Kathrin Hille, Taiwan's Science and Technology Minister Cheng-Wen Wu, President of Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry Association Chih-I Wu, UMC Assistant Vice President Michael Wang and Hsin-mei Cheng, Writer and producer of “Zero Day,” a television show a couple of hypothetical invasion from the mainland.
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Presented by James Kynge. Edwin Lane is the chief producer. The producer is Josh Gabert-Doyon. Executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design by Sam Giovinco, with original music by Metaphor Music. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special because of Kathrin Hille.
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