• zeppo@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Taiwan doesn’t even officially support Taiwan independence. It would be rather unusual for a US President to say that before they do.

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          10 months ago

          Former occupiers? Who do you think make up the current majority ethnic group on the island?

          Where do you think they came from?

          When do you think they came over?

          Do you think the indigenous people are the majority ethnic group? Do you think they have much power politically?

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        10 months ago

        Ah you’re right, Taiwan wouldn’t be independent, because in the case of a Chinese attempt at occupation, the U.S. would swoop in and occupy it themselves “liberate” them.

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          10 months ago

          Doubt it, the companies would just blow the chip plants. There are already chip fabrication plants being built all around the world because of the situation, but there’s basically no way TSMC is letting the CCP seize their fabs. They already have plans in place to destroy everything needed for fabrication, which is probably part of the reason China hasn’t invaded.