Killer.

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He who controls the micro-electronic semi-conductor industry controls the world?

Currently 80 % of advanced micro-electronic semi-conductor originate from Taiwan fabrication facilities. 

Capturing intact those semi-conductor assembly and production lines presumably a major goal for Chinese communist military units in case of invasion Taiwan.

"Top Chipmakers Have 'Kill Switch' if China Invades Taiwan"

From Yahoo Tech News ^ | 05/24/2024 | Huileng Tan | the tip from Freeper  https://tinyurl.com/4cf9zaju

"* Chipmakers ASML and TSMC can disable advanced chipmaking machines remotely, Bloomberg reports. * The move addresses growing fears of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, a key semiconductor producer. * A China-Taiwan conflict could severely impact the global economy. Two of the world's most important chip companies can flip a 'kill switch' remotely on their most advanced chipmaking machines should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday"

Problem recognized! Precautions now taken!

See previous blog entries the Taiwanese semi-conductor issue:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2022/10/fabs.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2022/10/on-shoring.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2022/08/asml.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2021/10/benefits.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2021/04/embargo.html

coolbert.