silicon shield

Questions

What does silicon shield mean?

The protection from military aggression believed to be afforded to Taiwan by its dominance in the global production of advanced semiconductor chips.

Where does silicon shield come from?

From silicon (“a key material in semiconductors”) + shield.

How to pronounce silicon shield

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