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Anger in Taiwan over reports SpaceX asked suppliers to move abroad
Taipei says it is paying close attention to reported request by Elon Musk’s firm
Taiwan’s government says it is paying close attention to reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX asked Taiwanese suppliers to move manufacturing to other countries because of “geopolitical” concerns. Reuters reported on Wednesday that SpaceX’s request to suppliers in Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar industry appeared to have prompted some to shift locations to Vietnam, Thailand and other places. Photograph: Khanh Vu/ReutersMusk seeking to move his supply chain ahead of potential conflict renews focus on his fractious relationship with Taiwan, and concerns over how the incoming Trump administration – in which Musk is expected to play a role – will approach the delicate situation.
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