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The Secretary-General of Taiwan's National Security Council, Wu Zhaoxie, recently arrived in the United States for a secret meeting with the Trump administration, marking the first use of a "special channel" since Trump's return to the White House. This channel is specifically designed for discussions on security issues between Washington and Taipei officials, although both sides have never publicly acknowledged it. On the other hand, China has recently conducted military exercises around Taiwan and imposed reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods. Although Wu Zhaoxie's visit was not specifically to discuss this policy, Taiwan has sent personnel to Washington for negotiations. Additionally, Trump reiterated plans to relocate the semiconductor industry from Taiwan back to the U.S., emphasizing that America needs to reduce its dependence on Taiwan.

According to reports, Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Wu Chao-hsieh has arrived in the United States to hold secret discussions with local government officials. This meeting is the first use of the "special channel" by the U.S. since the new government took office on January 20. It is understood that Taiwan and the U.S. have long used this channel to discuss security matters, but both sides have never publicly acknowledged its existence. The U.S. has kept a low profile regarding this to avoid provoking China.

Before the meeting, the Chinese military conducted a two-day military drill around Taiwan, which is seen as an escalation of military activities in the region by China. Additionally, the U.S. President recently announced the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, affecting 185 countries. For specific countries, such as China and the European Union, tariffs can be as high as 34% and 20%, respectively. Nevertheless, the main purpose of Wu Chao-hsieh's visit to the U.S. is not to negotiate tariff issues, and the date of the talks was confirmed long ago.

According to sources, the Taiwanese government will further strengthen negotiations with the U.S. to stabilize the current industrial situation and seek fair treatment. Negotiations will be an interactive process, and specific details cannot be disclosed to the outside.

Trump has recently reiterated that Taiwan has gained market share in the U.S. semiconductor industry in the past and expressed hope to "bring back" these industries to the U.S. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce pointed out that although the latest tariff policies do not include semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, Trump plans to explore ways to reduce reliance on Taiwan.

In the past, the U.S. has sought to reduce its dependence on Taiwanese semiconductors and provided funding through legislation to support the domestic semiconductor industry. However, experts analyze that even with policy support, TSMC may continue to produce its high-end chips in Taiwan.

In global microchip production, Taiwan's market strategy and industrial position make it difficult to replace, which has significant implications for the local economy and international security.

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