Arizona has welcomed huge investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, putting the state in a position to help shore up U.S. supply of some of the world’s most advanced computer chips.
In this three-part series, KJZZ explores the state’s growing cultural and political ties with Taiwan, and the geopolitical implications for Arizona as the small island looks to escape China’s shadow.
Greg Hahne
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KJZZ
How are Arizona and the city of Phoenix responding as TSMC has committed $265 billion in investments in the state?
Greg Hahne
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KJZZ
TSMC has elevated Taiwan’s prominence on the global stage. So why is it investing $265 billion in Arizona?
Alex Hager
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KJZZ
Arizona business and political leaders have leaned on Taiwan to help transform the state into a hub for semiconductor manufacturing. But the island faces other pressures. KJZZ has obtained multiple letters addressed to Gov. Katie Hobbs from China’s LA consulate protesting the office and asking the state to stop building political ties with Taiwan.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, says it’ll invest another $100 billion in Arizona. That money will be used to build potentially four more manufacturing facilities. -
The chipmaker just completed construction on a second fab and broke ground on a third earlier this year. -
The purchased land is part of a much larger NorthPark development, which is planned to not only include more TSMC facilities but also hiking trails, parks and residential units. -
Arizona State University is collaborating with TSMC in offering a new free professional program to train technicians. It comes as the chipmaker is planning to expand its footprint in north Phoenix.
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A long-anticipated freeway interchange in north Phoenix is officially moving forward, and leaders say growth tied to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is one reason it’s finally getting built. -
Plans are underway to build what some call a “city within a city" in north Phoenix. The $7 billion development project will be located at the northwest corner of Interstate 17 and Loop 303. -
Native Resources International works to save native plants displaced by construction of TSMC's new plants in metro Phoenix. -
President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to China late last week. Among the issues the two presidents discussed was Taiwan; China’s leader warned Trump that if Taiwan’s independence was "mishandled" by the two global powers, it could lead to conflicts.
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