Wang Meihua said that TSMC is preparing for 2nm and 1nm, and the most advanced manufacturing process will remain in Taiwan. This situation will not change.

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[Reporter Lin Jinghua/Taipei Report] TSMC went to the U.S. for production, and it was reported that the U.S. factory would introduce 4 nanometers. Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Meihua attended a public event on the afternoon of the 3rd and was asked about this. She emphasized that the authorities have not received relevant information. Explain that there is no "different situation" received at present. Wang Meihua also said that TSMC is preparing for 2nm and 1nm, and the most advanced manufacturing process will remain in Taiwan. This situation will not change.

Foreign media reported that when TSMC's Arizona plant goes into production in 2024, it will provide 4-nanometer chips, an upgrade from the previously disclosed 5-nanometer, but TSMC has not confirmed or commented on this.

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Regarding TSMC’s introduction of 4nm production in the United States, Wang Meihua said that TSMC has not stated that there are new and different situations. If there is, TSMC will let the officials know, but has not received relevant information so far.

Wang Meihua also said that 2024 is the fastest time for TSMC to move to the United States for production, but let alone 5nm, 3nm has already been produced in Taiwan, and Taiwan is also preparing for 2nm and 1nm. TSMC clearly mentioned, " The most advanced is in Taiwan, so the situation will not change."

In addition, it has been reported that TSMC’s U.S. plant needs 2,000 people. Wang Meihua said that TSMC Chairman Liu Deyin has explained to the outside world that TSMC’s U.S. plant needs 500 employees, and the rest will hire local employees, and they will also go to Taiwan for training. There are more than 2,000 employees in Taiwan. "TSMC knows the most about the number of employees in detail." Wang Meihua also emphasized that this is an international talent exchange.

As for U.S. President Joe Biden's attendance at the groundbreaking of TSMC's U.S. factory, Wang Meihua said that she did not go to this unofficial event and would not comment on it.

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