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China, Taiwan, and the Semiconductor Power Struggle

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By    |   Tuesday, 27 January 2026 07:37 AM EST

If China were to take control of Taiwan, the immediate headlines would focus on military conflict, diplomatic fallout, and regional instability.

The longer-term consequences would center on something less visible but potentially more consequential: control over the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity — and what that would mean for the Western world's technological position.

Jerry McGlothlin

Jerry McGlothlin is a writer, media consultant, and CEO of Special Guests Publicity, a firm specializing in booking guests on major media platforms. With decades of experience in communications, he focuses on exploring political and societal issues from a conservative perspective.

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If China were to take control of Taiwan, the immediate headlines would focus on military conflict, diplomatic fallout, and regional instability.
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