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Taiwan has leveraged its economic strengths, notably the semiconductor industry, as a formidable shield against Chinese aggression. Since the 1970s, Taiwan made strategic decisions to develop a high-tech manufacturing sector that controls over 60% of the global market for advanced semiconductors. Chips from Taiwan are embedded in everything from consumer electronics to military equipment.
This technological prowess gives Taiwan both economic leverage and military significance. While wary of over-reliance, Taiwan's leaders emphasize that semiconductors are a strategic asset, not a foolproof shield, especially given China's military modernization efforts and regional ambitions.