TSMC's Resilience: Surviving Taiwan's Biggest Earthquake in 25 Years

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) evacuated its workers and temporarily halted operations after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, reporting no major damages and quickly resuming production. The company, a key supplier for Apple and Nvidia, has a history of navigating natural disasters and has made infrastructure improvements to mitigate earthquake-related risks. Taiwan, where TSMC is based, has also developed technologies and response teams to manage catastrophes, showing a commitment to earthquake preparedness.
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