Share the QR code < / P > < p > with friends and circles of friends through wechat scanning code < / P > < p > (observer online news) "compared with the past, the recent 'free trade' seems to have more conditions, and Chinese Taipei is concerned about it." < / P > < p > at the second 18th informal leaders' meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held on the 12th, Zhang Zhongmou, founder of TSMC, said pointedly, Compared with the past, free trade has more "conditions", which is likely to bring adverse consequences. On the 13th, Zhang Zhongmou made it clear that "conditions" refer to the localization of the semiconductor industry chain by the United States < p > screenshot of "United News Network" report < / P > < p > on November 12, 2021, the 28th APEC informal leaders' meeting was held by video. Zhang Zhongmou, founder of TSMC, spoke as a representative of "Chinese Taipei" < p > in his speech, Zhang Zhongmou first talked about the impact of the epidemic and thanked the United States and Japan for their vaccine donations to Taiwan < p > then, Zhang Zhongmou said that the main challenge after the epidemic was "free trade". "What is our main challenge? Free trade! It is a free trade limited only by key national security needs." < / P > < p > in his speech, Zhang Zhongmou said with meaning: "APEC members have flourished through free trade in the past few decades. Compared with the past, the recent" free trade "seems to have some more conditions. Chinese Taipei is concerned here. We believe that most conditions have adverse consequences. We firmly believe that free trade limited by the security needs of key countries is the only way for each APEC member to achieve the resilience and prosperity of the supply chain This passage seems to mean something, but Zhang Zhongmou did not say what conditions "free trade" is. On the 13th, Zhang Zhongmou pointed out at a press conference held by the Taiwan authorities that this means that the United States wants to localize semiconductor manufacturing. < / P > < p > according to Taiwan's "United news network" According to the report, Zhang Zhongmou said, for example, with regard to semiconductor integrated circuits, the United States should do more in its own territory, but in fact, the United States has always advocated free trade. Now it suddenly adds conditions to do more in its own territory, which is the condition. < / P > < p > < / P > < p > Zhang Zhongmou in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) In his speech since the 28th informal leaders' meeting on the official website < / P > < p >, Zhang Zhongmou once again mentioned the problem of supply chain and chip shortage, saying that "free market" is the best solution to supply chain shortage. < / P > < p > "when it comes to supply chain toughness, the phenomenon of semiconductor supply bottleneck has often been discussed recently. Chip (chip) The shortage situation is a combination of factors such as underestimated demand, natural disasters, logistics congestion and surge in digital demand. "< / P > < p >" although the shortage of any key components is a serious problem, the free market including free trade and free competition is still the best solution. In fact, in response to the recent chip (chip) The sharp increase in the production capacity of chip (chip) manufacturing due to shortage reflects our view that the free market is the best solution to the problem of shortage or surplus. "< / P > < p > finally, Zhang Zhongmou once again shouted for Taiwan's accession to the comprehensive and progressive trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (cptpp). Zhang Zhongmou said: "Chinese Taipei plays an irreplaceable role in the global high-tech supply chain. We also have a highly transparent market economy and are able and willing to respect the high standards of cptpp." < / P > < p > at the press conference on the 13th, Zhang Zhongmou was asked whether he was optimistic about Taiwan's application to join cptpp. Zhang Zhongmou pointed out that Taiwan has good conditions, but "There are also resistance from neighboring countries", so I dare not say how much chance there is to join, "maybe I can't say it's very promising, but there's hope" < / P > < p > previously, Zhang Zhongmou repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the United States, including that it is almost impossible for Taiwanese to manage Americans, it is impossible for the United States to promote local semiconductor manufacturing, and the coexistence of advantages and challenges in Taiwan's industry. However, in the face of the requirements of the United States, major "interested" in the world Semiconductor suppliers provide business data such as chip sales and inventory. After many changes, TSMC still "stepped on the spot" to complete the American questionnaire and send it back before the deadline for "voluntary data provision" given by the United States (November 8). At the same time, it is also the most clear answer among the 23 submitted data. < / P > < p > in addition, it is worth noting that according to Taiwan's "Zhongshi news network" It is reported that the US Senator John Cornyn and his party recently secretly "visited Taiwan". On the 11th, they specially went to the TSMC headquarters in Hsinchu, and were accompanied and received by Hsinchu Mayor Lin Zhijian. < / P > < p > the US Senator John Cornyn and his party "visited" the TSMC headquarters. The picture is from Zhongshi news network < / P > < p > previously, Taiwan United News Network commented on the 5th that the biggest threat to TSMC is not Samsung and Intel, but the U.S. government. < / P > < p > "If you think others are relatives, others may think you are an outsider. The protectionist United States is letting TSMC fall into the trap it has set intentionally or unintentionally. The important position of TSMC in the wafer manufacturing field has become a hidden danger for the United States. Because there are still great political variables in Taiwan, the United States should deal with it well, whether for enterprise or industrial security Preparation. "< / P > < p >" it will be an honor when the United States begins to pay attention to you, but please ask for more luck. "< / P > < p >