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Taiwan chip companies can turn off manufacturing if Chinese troops show up
By Benedict Collins published
China refuses to rule out an invasion, so the US wants assurances that manufacturing can be turned off from anywhere.

$6.6 billion given to Taiwan semiconductor giant to shore up US chip manufacturing
By Benedict Collins published
TSMC secures $6.6 billion after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan.

Intel awarded billions by US government to ramp up chip production
By Benedict Collins published
Intel is set to receive up to $8.5 billion to increase semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of jobs in the process

China’s chips are off the table - US considering Huawei sanctions over secretive chip network
By Benedict Collins published
Despite existing sanctions, China has pushed ahead with semiconductor manufacturing and export.

US considering more than $10 billion in subsidies for Intel as part of CHIPS act to secure domestic semiconductor manufacturing
By Benedict Collins published
US reliance on overseas semiconductor production puts supply at risk, so urgent investments in domestic alternatives seems to be the best way forward.

Intel in the crosshairs for billion dollar investment to secure military microchips
By Benedict Collins published
Domestic manufacturing of semiconductors has become a primary concern due to risks posed by China.

Turns out coffee also makes semiconductors work faster too
By Will McCurdy published
Japanese researchers claim an element contained in caffeine than be used to speed up semiconductors.

CHIPS Act could mean cheaper laptops for all - but not for a few years
By Christian Guyton published
President Biden’s move to boost semiconductor manufacturing within the US is a big deal for laptop manufacturers.
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