{"id":278200,"date":"2024-01-16T19:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T13:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=278200"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:21:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T04:51:54","slug":"impact-of-taiwans-stability-chip-maker-taiwans-electorate-has-rebuffed-beijing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/impact-of-taiwans-stability-chip-maker-taiwans-electorate-has-rebuffed-beijing\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact of Taiwan&#8217;s stability- Chip-Maker Taiwan&#8217;s Electorate Has Rebuffed Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-278226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Impact-of-Taiwans-stability.webp?resize=544%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Impact of Taiwan's stability in Chip making \" width=\"544\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Impact-of-Taiwans-stability.webp?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Impact-of-Taiwans-stability.webp?resize=1024%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Impact-of-Taiwans-stability.webp?resize=768%2C600&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Impact-of-Taiwans-stability.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: The post impact of Taiwan&#8217;s stability has been created, based on the article \u201c <strong>Chip-maker Taiwan&#8217;s electorate has rebuffed Beijing<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201c<strong>Live mints<\/strong>\u201d on 16th January 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS paper2-International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: This article explains Taiwan&#8217;s importance in Asia&#8217;s geopolitics and global technology due to its semiconductor industry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Taiwan recent elections<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In Taiwan&#8217;s recent elections, the <strong>Democratic Progressive Party (DPP<\/strong>) secured a significant victory, with <strong>Vice President Lai Ching-te winning the presidency<\/strong>. This election marked the <strong>third consecutive win for the DPP<\/strong> in the presidential race.<\/p>\n<p>Despite success at the presidential level, the party faced a setback as <strong>it lost its narrow legislative majority.<\/strong> This loss is pivotal as it limits President Lai&#8217;s capacity to advance policies towards Taiwan&#8217;s independence from mainland China.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Economic and Political History of Taiwan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Taiwan was under Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945, during which it saw significant development.<\/p>\n<p>Post World War II, Taiwan came under the control of the Kuomintang (KMT), the then ruling party of mainland China.<\/p>\n<p>The KMT&#8217;s takeover led to resentment among native Taiwanese due to asset expropriation.<\/p>\n<p>A major event was the brutal suppression of the Taiwanese nationalist uprising on 28 February 1947 by the KMT.<\/p>\n<p>After losing the Chinese civil war in 1949, the KMT, led by Chiang Kai-shek, fled to Taiwan with approximately 2 million people.<\/p>\n<p>The KMT established a dictatorship but focused on economic development, particularly in electronics and technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Morris Chang<\/strong>, a key figure, was recruited to <strong>run the Industrial Technology Research Institute and helped establish TSMC<\/strong>, now the world&#8217;s largest semiconductor maker.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Recent Relationship of Taiwan With China?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Taiwan&#8217;s relationship with China has been marked by significant political and ideological differences. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taiwan advocates for independence, contrasting with China&#8217;s claim over Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, the Kuomintang (KMT) agreed with China on the &#8220;One China&#8221; policy, but with different interpretations.<\/p>\n<p>For information on China-Taiwan relation <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/china-taiwan-crisis-and-its-implications-for-india\/\">read here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Taiwan Strategy in Global Tech<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Taiwan dominates the semiconductor market, producing over 60% of the world&#8217;s semiconductors, and making more than 90% of the world&#8217;s most sophisticated semiconductors. These chips are essential for a wide range of products, including laptops, smartphones, satellites, cars, and various electrical appliances.<\/li>\n<li>Beyond semiconductors, Taiwan&#8217;s influence extends to electronics, where Taiwanese-owned companies like Foxconn and Pegatron are major players in Chinese electronics exports, assembling products in China using components made in Taiwan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>What is the impact of Taiwan&#8217;s stability on India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Technology<\/strong>: Taiwanese companies are integral to India&#8217;s ambition in technology. <strong>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC<\/strong>) are central to India&#8217;s efforts to develop modern semiconductor capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manufacturing<\/strong>: Major Apple suppliers such as Foxconn and Pegatron, both Taiwanese firms, are vital to India&#8217;s manufacturing sector. Their involvement is crucial for India&#8217;s goal to attract global supply chains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geopolitical Stance: <\/strong>A stable Taiwan Strait is beneficial for India. An autonomous Taiwan aligns with New Delhi&#8217;s interests. Stability in Taiwan helps ensure the smooth operation of technology and manufacturing collaborations between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>For information on India and Taiwan relations <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/in-boost-to-ties-taiwan-to-set-up-office-in-mumbai\/#gsc.tab=0\">read here<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Examine Taiwan&#8217;s significance to India in terms of technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: The post impact of Taiwan&#8217;s stability has been created, based on the article \u201c Chip-maker Taiwan&#8217;s electorate has rebuffed Beijing\u201d published in \u201cLive mints\u201d on 16th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2-International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India&#8217;s interests. 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