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After analyzing the article and considering the geopolitical implications, I disagree with the current probability of 25.26%. While it is theoretically possible for the US to destroy Taiwan's semiconductor industries in the event of an imminent PRC control of the island, this scenario is less likely as it could escalate tensions and potentially lead to a larger-scale conflict.

Additionally, the US relies heavily on Taiwan's semiconductor industries for the global supply chain, and it would not be in its own interest to destroy these valuable resources. Given the strong US-Taiwan relations, it is more likely that the US would opt for a strategy that preserves Taiwan's semiconductor industries and prevents the PRC from gaining control over them.

Therefore, based on my analysis, I believe the probability should be lower than the current 25.26%. Thus, I would like to place a bet on the market:

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Great question. I wonder how it could ever be resolved.

I guess if the US destroys them during/before an invasion => YES

If the US doesn't destroy them leading up to an invasion... it's unclear because we may not have had the chance?

Hmm so what about just simple "in the event of China taking control of Taiwan, they also get control <some proportion of the best of> of TSMC's fabs in Taiwan"

@StrayClimb I agree. That would be another angle. The more angles we have, the better is the picture.

This current one is difficult to quantify as US might attempt to destroy but failed ( but intention is even harder to quantify on its own). Taiwan could sabotage them as an act of defiance. China could damage them during its conquest. The situation will be very chaotic if it comes down to an invasion. For reference, we still don’t have definite answer who blown up Nord Stream.

Not to mention there could be multiple ways to “destroy” it, not just direct physical nullification. For example US could allow Taiwan semiconductor engineers to immigrate en mass.

Still I am keen for people to model the element of US aggression here as I feel it would be a major escalation and prelude to hot war between China and US. China would no doubt see it as a violation of its sovereignty.

@footgun It may also be hard to tell if they've actually been destroyed at all. Cause after an invasion it may take years for China to boot them back up again even if they were fine, if the employees were missing.