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Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026

TSMC: The Taiwanese Chip Giant Valued Over $1 Trillion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has reached a valuation of over one trillion dollars. Founded in 1987, TSMC produces crucial chips for tech giants like Apple and AI leader Nvidia. It faces geopolitical and natural disaster risks, expanding globally to mitigate these challenges.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reached a valuation of over one trillion dollars, becoming part of an elite club of global companies.

Founded in 1987 by MIT and Stanford graduate Morris Chang, TSMC is crucial in producing chips for various technological devices, partnering closely with AI leaders like Nvidia and supplying tech giants such as Apple.

Taiwan views Chang as the 'godfather' of its chip industry, which is central to the global semiconductor supply chain.

Amid geopolitical tensions with China, TSMC is expanding its manufacturing footprint, building plants in the US, Japan, and Germany to mitigate risks.

TSMC also faces threats from natural disasters, with Taiwan located on the earthquake-prone 'Ring of Fire'.

Measures like seismic resistance features help minimize production disruptions.
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