"TSMC cannot produce 2nm chips overseas; this is clearly stipulated in Taiwan's regulations," said Guo Zhihui, Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, with conviction at a meeting of the Taipei Economic Commission.

Guo emphasized, "Although TSMC plans to produce 2nm chips in the future (in the United States), its core technology will remain in Taiwan, China." "TSMC's core technology will be deeply rooted in this land, like the foundation of Taiwan, and the most advanced technology will definitely remain in Taiwan." Morris Chang, the founder of TSMC, once frankly stated that despite the challenges to the concepts of globalization and free trade, as a leading global chip manufacturer, TSMC still receives orders from around the world. If production capacity and advanced technology are concentrated in the United States, TSMC will not be able to freely ship its products, resulting in even greater losses.

Taiwan's recent statement of "defense" or "counterattack" aims to protect its technological advantages and safeguard the region's political and economic security in the long run. As for the strength and impact of this move, time will tell.