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title: "TSMC involved in Taiwan election matter at VP arguments"  
description: "TSMC involved in Taiwan election matter at VP arguments"  
author: "Saumya Mishra"  
published: 2024-01-02  
updated: 2024-01-02  
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# TSMC involved in Taiwan election matter at VP arguments

- **Kuomintang candidate Jaw Shaw-kong**: Blames DPP for strained China relations, worries about foreign [investment](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13065/an-investment-in-certification-software-gives-peace), argues against "Taiwan plus one" strategy for TSMC.
- **DPP candidate Hsiao Bi-khim**: Counters with record foreign investment under DPP, defends TSMC's global expansion as necessary, calls it a "sacred mountain" protecting Taiwan.

[Taiwan](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86323/why-usa-is-taking-interest-in-taiwan) Election Heats Up with TSMC Debate: National Pride vs. Investment Risks

As Taiwan gears up for presidential and [parliamentary](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/45034/what-is-a-parliamentary-question) elections on January 13th, tensions with China and the future of[**semiconductor**](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/333879/manufacturing-of-chips-in-the-semiconductor-market) **giant TSMC** are taking center stage. Two key vice [presidential](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303295/president-joe-biden-s-ai-safety-guidelines-what-you-need-to-know) candidates have clashed over the company's overseas [investments](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2678/5g-services-in-india-to-attract-rs-1-5-lakh-crore-in-investments-in-2023) and its impact on Taiwan's economic security.

**[Wall Street](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/41981/why-is-wall-street-seen-as-an-important-economic-center-for-the-united-states)'s Anxiety and "Taiwan Plus One":** Jaw, representing the opposition Kuomintang, claims Wall Street investors are concerned about potential war and the [implications](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/87391/balancing-act-the-implications-of-west-bengal-s-investment-in-madrasas) for TSMC's future in Taiwan. He expresses fears of a "Taiwan plus one" scenario, where TSMC prioritizes overseas production, impacting Taiwan's [economic stability](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115324/how-does-war-affect-the-economic-stability-and-development-of-both-winning-and-losing-nations).

**TSMC's Global Ambitions and National Pride:** Hsiao, from the ruling DPP, counters by citing record foreign investment under their administration and emphasizes TSMC's global ambitions driven by industry needs and customer demands. She passionately defends TSMC as a "sacred mountain" crucial for Taiwan's economic security and prosperity.

**Uncertainties: Finding Balance:** This debate reflects the complex interplay between Taiwan's economic well-being, its precarious geopolitical situation, and the national pride associated with TSMC's success. Ultimately, the voters will decide whether they prioritize investment-driven expansion or prioritize safeguarding TSMC within Taiwan's borders.

**This election promises to be a [pivotal moment](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42645/why-is-the-spanish-american-war-a-pivotal-moment-in-u-s-history) for Taiwan, and the future of TSMC will remain a central piece of the narrative.**

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