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TSMC Looks Beyond China for Critical Chip Equipment Materials
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
TSMC is seeking alternatives to Chinese-controlled rare-earth minerals used in semiconductor production equipment, aiming to reduce supply chain risks. Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute plans a pilot manufacturing line for rare-earth technology to cover half of domestic demand within three years.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 7 sources have reported it between 22 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for supply interruptions beyond chip materials. Sourcing equipment parts free of Chinese rare-earth minerals opens alternative supply routes and reduces dependency risk in your semiconductor hardware supply chain.
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7 sources · first reported 22 Oct 2026 · latest 23 Oct 2026
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