TSMC explores rare-earth-free equipment to counter China controls

TSMC is exploring the use of rare-earth-free factory equipment to mitigate risks posed by China's export controls on rare-earth materials. This move aligns with efforts from the US and Taiwan to reduce dependency on Chinese critical mineral supply chains and supports domestic development of alternative rare-earth technologies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 5 sources have reported it between 22 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.