and taiwan is currently going through a drought that is impacting their ability to make chips.
Taiwan is not China, no matter how much China wants it to be.
A severe drought starting last year in Taiwan has compounded problems, forcing microchip manufacturers to scramble for ways to ensure sufficient water supply and economize its use. The semiconductor industry is a large consumer of water.
https://www.npr.org/2021/04/28/991270369/taiwan-races-to-remedy-car-chip-shortage-but-no-end-in-sight-says-economy-ministEdited by Say_What at 13:34:37 on 04/29/21