US Tech Leaders Warned of Catastrophic Global Economic Impact from Taiwan Conflict

According to the Economic Desk of Webangah News Agency, the U.S. technology industry for years did not regard the Taiwan Strait as a significant logistical hurdle. However, this perspective has recently undergone a substantial shift. Research reports have disclosed a classified CIA briefing where the message to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and his counterparts at other technology firms was unequivocal: prepare for a potential military action against Taiwan by the end of this decade. The intelligence community is no longer merely theorizing; they are drawing red lines, and Apple finds itself directly in the middle of this critical juncture.

The figures associated with a potential conflict are openly apocalyptic. Discussions are no longer solely about delays in the release of the next iPhone; rather, the conversation centers on a global economic collapse. A confidential report suggests that the loss of Taiwanese chip production would precipitate a crisis worse than the Great Depression in the United States, potentially leading to an 11% reduction in U.S. GDP.

Given that Taiwan’s chip manufacturer TSMC produces nearly 90% of the world’s most advanced silicon, the concerns of the White House are understandable. TSMC is a leading producer of advanced chips utilized in everything from artificial intelligence applications and smartphones to fighter jets. Analysts believe that any conflict over Taiwan would severely damage the global economy.

China considers the self-governing island of Taiwan to be part of its territory. However, Tsai Ing-wen, the President of Taiwan, asserts that Taiwan is an “independent country” and has pledged to defend its freedom and democracy.