(WBAP/KLIF) — Tensions between Taiwan and China are increasing, and that could affect Texas. Taiwan is one of the state’s biggest trading partners, conducting $7-billion a year in business with Texas companies. U.S. Representative Collin Allred shared a strong message to China, if they take military action to reclaim Taiwan, and indicated a strong U.S. response.
Congressman are concerned that China may use its military to reclaim Taiwan. Allred flew to Taiwan to discuss the shortage of semiconductor chips as well as a military threat. Allred says the United States has a vested interest in Taiwan remaining independent from China.
Taiwan is also investing $18-billion in an Arizona facility to improve the supply of semiconductor chips. Allred made his comments on WFAA’s “Inside Texas Politics.
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