The US State Department has announced its new Pax Silica Initiative, aimed at building a secure silicon supply chain. Taiwan is not among the eight countries listed as “homes” to the global AI supply chain, even though the country produces 90% of the world’s most advanced chips and has a strong relationship with the US.
00:00These countries are home to the most important companies and investors powering the global AI supply chain.
00:07That's what the U.S. State Department said on Thursday when it announced its new initiative, Paxilica.
00:13Paxilica is Washington's new plan to make chip making more secure,
00:18ensuring access to the critical minerals and energy needed to develop the AI industry.
00:23It comes as the U.S. tries to reduce its reliance on China in the chip supply chain.
00:29China is the world's main supplier of rare earth minerals, key to the production of most tech and electronics.
00:36It has tightened export controls amid trade tensions with the U.S.
00:40The first eight countries involved in this plan are Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the U.K., Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.
00:51But take another look at that list. And do you notice anything missing?
00:55While Taiwan produces 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors and has a strong relationship with the U.S., it was not included in the U.S.'s new initiative.
01:06Taiwan Plus reached out to Taiwan's government about being left out, but has not received a response as of filming.
01:13One analyst said that Taiwan's exclusion from Paxilica might not be a bad thing.
01:17Washington has gathered trusted partners to help it achieve its AI goals.
01:47But one question remains, can it count on Taiwan as well?
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