Arizona’s support for Taiwan goes back to the mid-20th century, helping lay the groundwork for what became the largest foreign direct investment project in the US. Illustration: Davies Christian Surya
Taiwan-Arizona ties: the history behind TSMC’s decision to build US$12 billion chip plant in southwestern US
- Arizona’s long-standing support for Taiwan, going back to the 1960s, underscores the increasing importance of subnational diplomacy for the self-ruled island
- TSMC likely did not invest in Arizona for political purposes, experts say, but a state’s ties to Beijing could affect Taiwanese business decision-making
Arizona’s support for Taiwan goes back to the mid-20th century, helping lay the groundwork for what became the largest foreign direct investment project in the US. Illustration: Davies Christian Surya
