Chamath Palihapitiya Says Taiwan Loses Strategic Importance In 18 Months: 'We Are Probably One To Two Nan

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said Taiwan will cease to be a critical strategic flashpoint within 18 months, pointing to rapid U.S. domestic semiconductor expansion as the key driver.

“I kind of know we’re 18 months from Taiwan not being an important moment of conversation the way it is today,” Palihapitiya said, speaking on the All-In Podcast episode that aired on Friday.

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The comments come alongside President Donald Trump, who, following his Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaled neutrality on Taiwan’s security, declining to guarantee U.S. military backing while urging restraint from both sides.

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