Author: Jim

Why TSMC Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan, Even as It Goes Global

In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/technology/tsmc-mark-liu.html?smid=em-share

The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold War

At 92, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, can no longer stay in the shadows.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/technology/the-chip-titan-whose-lifes-work-is-at-the-center-of-a-tech-cold-war.html?smid=em-share

‘We Are in a Five-Alarm Fire for Democracy’

Does free speech protect Trump’s election lies?

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/opinion/trump-election-lies-free-speech.html?smid=em-share

Only Biden Can Save Israel Now

Mr. President, this Israeli government needs another dose of your tough love about our shared interests and about U.S. strategic interests.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/23/opinion/israel-biden.html?smid=em-share

The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A.

They served in Congress and on the N.R.A.’s board at the same time. Over decades, a small group of legislators led by a prominent Democrat pushed the gun lobby to help transform the law, the courts and views on the Second Amendment.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/30/us/politics/nra-congress-firearms.html?smid=em-share

What Happened to Japan?

And is it relevant to China?

By Paul Krugman

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/opinion/japan-china-economy.html?smid=em-share