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Taiwanese companies are also recalibrating their strategies. Notably, TSMC—the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer—constructed a new factory in Kumamoto, Japan, which began production in April 2025. This signifies a strategic alliance designed to diversify supply chains away from China. Public sentiment in Taiwan favors closer ties with Japan, evidenced by recent posts from President Lai Chinte, enjoying Japanese food and celebrating the friendship between the two nations.