As tensions rise over Taiwan's semiconductor industry, the Chinese mainland has issued a stern warning to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities against allowing the relocation of critical tech infrastructure to the United States. This comes after the U.S. Secretary of Commerce revealed plans to redirect over $300 billion in semiconductor investments and workforce training programs from the Taiwan region to American soil.
"The DPP's collusion with external forces threatens the livelihoods of our compatriots in Taiwan," stated a spokesperson from China's Taiwan Affairs Office on December 10, 2025. "We urge Taiwan people to recognize the dangers of Lai Ching-te administration's pro-U.S. maneuvers and jointly safeguard cross-strait economic stability."
Online discussions in the Taiwan region reflect growing public discontent, with many social media users labeling the DPP authorities as "economically shortsighted." The proposed supply chain relocation could impact Taiwan's position as a global semiconductor leader, which currently accounts for over 60% of the world's advanced chip production.
Analysts suggest the developments highlight deepening geopolitical competition in critical technologies, with Beijing reiterating its commitment to peaceful reunification while opposing any form of "economic decoupling" across the Taiwan Strait.
