TSMC Eyes UAE for Semiconductor Plant Amid U.S. Concerns

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TSMC Eyes UAE for Semiconductor Plant Amid U.S. Concerns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a semiconductor manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. This news comes as the UAE is considering financing substantial semiconductor projects with potential collaborations involving TSMC and Samsung Electronics, according to Reuters.

However, U.S. officials have raised concerns about advanced AI chip technologies potentially making their way to China through the UAE. Talks are underway that involve the provision of U.S. oversight on chip production and shipments from any prospective factories in the UAE, highlighting the geopolitical complexities of the situation, as reported by The Decoder.

For now, TSMC has indicated that it remains focused on its current international projects and does not have any new investment plans to reveal, as noted by the Taipei Times. This development underscores the delicate balance between global technological expansion and international security concerns in the semiconductor sector.

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