Taipei says it is paying close attention to reported request by Elon Musk’s firm

Summary

Taiwan’s government is closely monitoring reports that SpaceX has requested its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate manufacturing to countries like Vietnam and Thailand due to “geopolitical” concerns, specifically potential conflict with China.

Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister JW Kuo expressed confidence in Taiwan’s resilient supply chain but acknowledged the situation.

The request has sparked anger in Taiwan, with some accusing Musk of being ungrateful for local suppliers. The incident has also garnered attention in China, with some praising Musk’s foresight regarding China’s unification goals.

  • The Snark Urge@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    4 hours ago

    So you’re imagining a stable power vacuum as the greatest superpower in history willfully shrinks due to the leadership of a foreign asset?

    Respectfully, why?

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      2·
      4 hours ago

      No, I said what I was imagining:

      I think Trump will create Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia. No point in having a war with each other if you can just take whatever territory the other two don’t want and the other two won’t interfere.

      There is no power vacuum there.

      • The Snark Urge@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        4 hours ago

        I just don’t see how that translates to the game board as it stands without a world war ensuing. There are enough nuclear powers in the world that someone is popping off before we get there.