Can't Say We Haven't Heard About ASML Around Here

Editor's note: We covered the Dutch firm ASML previously but here is a recent article on just how important ASML is to the microprocessor industry. Those who have read this blog over the years know we covered ASML extensively. Story from: Trung Phan. 

 
Taiwan Is Playing a Dangerous Political Game - TSMC in Taiwan Uses ASML Machines - The WEF-Directed 4IR Depends on the "Tool Shed" TSMC - US Tech War With China Benefits Taiwan and Israel - 3,000 Taiwan Engineers to China - ASML With Record Profits

ASML is the most important company you've never heard of.

The $220B Dutch firm makes the machines that make semiconductors. Each one costs $150m and access to them are a huge geopolitical flashpoint.

Here's a breakdown 🧵 pic.twitter.com/Ge0ryBWDsm

— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) August 18, 2022

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Probably the best strategy but there are already electrical engineers from Taiwan working in the microprocessor industry in China.

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