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Ex-Intel CEO Warns China-Induced Taiwan Blackout Could Trigger a Crisis Worse Than the Great Depression: 'When You Turn Off a Fab...'

Jul 17, 2026 · 08:22 AM ET· updated 10h ago
Ex-Intel CEO Warns China-Induced Taiwan Blackout Could Trigger a Crisis Worse Than the Great Depression: 'When You Turn Off a Fab...'

Pat Gelsinger warns that China cutting Taiwan's power could trigger an economic crisis worse than the Great Depression.

Why It Matters

A computer chip leader is warning that if China shut down Taiwan's power, it could cause a really big economic problem because Taiwan makes most of the world's advanced computer chips. When thinking about tech stocks, it's worth understanding how much the whole world depends on one island for these tiny but powerful parts.

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