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xenihn ◴[] No.27161581[source]
I've been thinking about what would happen if there's an actual military crisis between China and Taiwan. I wonder if the United States would allow (and aid with) unlimited immigration from Taiwan for educated specialists, in an attempt to capture/retain as much skills and knowledge as possible.
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1. dillondoyle ◴[] No.27161732[source]
Legitimate question, is the UK actually allowing and if so is there significant migration out of Hong Kong? They said they would but reality is probably different.

I would sure hope so with Taiwan we allow that, but I personally believe if we get to that point we've already lost and the world will look very very different. Unless we're talking about precautionary evacuations and even still doesn't send a lot of confidence.

Seems like TSMC is a great first target too, unless MAD stands.

When will China have enough internal capacity and knowledge? Before the US? I know the US has large old fabs like one in MN I think that are secure for government needs so minimally we have that + Intel.

I'm a big China hawk though and strongly believe in more direction pressure now, let alone squirming away from our bluster & protection commitments if China becomes even more aggressive.

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2. helsinkiandrew ◴[] No.27161880[source]
Thousands have applied and been granted the visa. But I don’t think there’s been a significant migration out of Hong Kong yet - presumably most people are holding it as a last resort/escape route if things deteriorate.