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      How Taiwan became the indispensable economy

      Fearing a potential conflict in Asia, western companies are looking to move production out of Taiwan. But turning away from the self-ruled island will come at a high price for manufacturers

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      Tech companies seek processing power in handsets to reduce computing costs and improve speed of AI chatbots

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      Earnings come in better than expected despite second straight quarter of revenue decline

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      iPhones accounted for 11% of secondary smartphone sales in India last year, up from 3%

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      Worker revolt at Foxconn factory poses risk to company’s 14-quarter run, analysts suggest

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