As Taiwan expands Arizona chip plant, China warns against developing political ties
China is warning political leaders in Arizona to not get too friendly.
NPR reports: China is warning political leaders in Arizona to not get too friendly.
The world's biggest chipmaker now manufactures at scale in Phoenix, as well as Taiwan.
This politics story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Taiwan, Arizona and Phoenix.
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