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Taiwan tensions threaten supply of semiconductors

A logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co on display at the firm's headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. REUTERS

The growing tensions between China and Taiwan have left the Thai automotive industry facing fresh concerns as manufacturers fear China may ban the export of raw materials for chipmaking to Taiwan, aggravating the prolonged global shortage of semiconductors, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Higher car prices, including those of electric vehicles (EVs), are expected if the chip scarcity continues, according to the FTI's automotive club.

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