The Spanish foreign media outlet elEconomista has published a new feature article pointing out that Taiwan controls 92% of the world's advanced chip production capacity, but this immense value in the supply chain also turns it into a potential target for power struggles. The report bluntly states that Taiwan cannot sit idle and must actively build a second line of defense. In the future, the national defense strategy should rely not only on TSMC, the so-called "protective mountain for the nation," but should also fully attack artificial intelligence and defense software to firmly secure its irreplaceable strategic position.
Spanish financial media elEconomista notes that modern society's dependence on semiconductors is as frenzied as the reliance on coal in the 19th century. Taiwan holds 92% of advanced chip manufacturing capability, and if chip foundries were to halt due to war, everything from global home appliances and automobiles to financial markets would instantly collapse. However, this absolute advantage is also a double-edged sword, making Taiwan the object of many powers’ covetous eyes precisely because it is "too valuable"—similar to how Saudi Arabia is at the center of storms due to its oil reserves.
The article's author, after personally visiting Taipei, observed that Chinese mainland military aircraft crossing the line, naval vessels approaching, and surveillance balloons harassing are already frequent everyday occurrences. The report suggests Taiwan must rapidly establish a "second line of defense," since modern warfare relies heavily on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and command systems, and a top-notch software ecosystem and engineering talent are not easily replaced.