Funny, I watched it just last Friday (randomly, as I don't follow that channel). But while its author makes a compelling point, I'm not sure sure how much of the basing of the semi-conductor industry in Taiwan was a conscious decision vs a post-facto rationalization.

This has not much to do with semi conductors (i think). China and USA have strong diplomatic relations, that seemingly have been turned upside down a couple of time, which way the coin landed this time? Not sure, but with Trumps recent visit and statements, he seem to recite the 1980’s playbook. See: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/06/25/i...