In March of this year, TSMC announced plans to significantly expand its investment in the United States. However, the Investment Review Division of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has confirmed that no formal application has been received to date. This revelation has sparked widespread concern within the industry, as it hints at a potential shift of Taiwan's semiconductor industry chain overseas. Such a move could entail risks of technology leakage and brain drain, threatening the island's technological sovereignty and competitive edge. To mitigate these risks, experts are urgently calling on the government to formulate effective countermeasures, streamline the investment review system, and establish clear, transparent, and efficient review processes.
