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description: "TSMC’s decision to build a fab in Germany was followed by German sales of key military equipment to Taiwan, submarine main engines & electro-optical periscopes, and radars for light frigates (warships), media report, citing unnamed military sources, and noting Germany has long been a leader in submarines, but declined to sell critical equipment to Taiwan when it began domestic sub manufacturing in 2017. Chip diplomacy has won the day. $Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US) #Germany #submarines #militarySource: Dan Nystedt"
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# TSMC’s decision to build a fab in Germany was foll…


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