"US Lawmakers Pledge Support for Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with China"

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul warns that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could lead to a global economic catastrophe due to Taiwan's critical role in semiconductor manufacturing. McCaul's comments come after meeting with Taiwan's new president and amid heightened military drills by China. He stresses the severe impact on global electronics and defense systems, highlighting the vulnerability of the current supply chain and the potential for an "electronic shutdown."