90% of the world's most advanced computer chips are manufactured in Taiwan, and Taiwan was just hit by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake. TSMC has evacuated their fabrication plants and stopped operations, they say all their employees are safe. They also said this:
“Initial inspections show that construction sites are normal. However, the company has decided to suspend work at construction sites for today, and work will resume following further inspections.”
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