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Why TSMC Has Struggled to Manufacture Chips in Arizona

The tech giant modeled its facility in Phoenix on one at home. But bringing the company’s highly complex manufacturing process to America has been a bigger challenge than it expected.

By John Liu

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Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way

The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.

By Meaghan Tobin and Amy Chang Chien

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Incident at TSMC’s Semiconductor Plant in Arizona Injures One

The reported explosion did not affect construction at the facility, which was awarded a $6.6 billion CHIPS Act grant last month.

By Meaghan Tobin

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Blinken’s Visit to China: What to Know

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.

By Ana Swanson David Pierson and Olivia Wang