Military Power and Technology - The U.S. military power, particularly through aircraft carrier strike groups, has been a dominant force globally for over 80 years, but both military and monetary power are in slow decline, indicating that America is no longer the sole superpower [1] - The development of hypersonic missiles by global powers like China and Russia poses a significant challenge to U.S. military defenses, particularly the Aegis Combat System, which is designed to protect aircraft carriers [5][6] - Hypersonic missiles, traveling at speeds of Mach 6 to Mach 10, are extremely difficult to intercept, with even advanced systems like Aegis potentially achieving only a 50% interception rate against such threats [8][9] Taiwan and Semiconductor Industry - Taiwan is crucial for global semiconductor production, with TSMC producing approximately 90% of the world's advanced chips, which are essential for various technologies including smartphones and GPUs [13] - The U.S. aims to onshore 50% of TSMC's manufacturing to America, a move that has met resistance from Taiwanese officials who are concerned about the impact on their technology sector [15][16] - The geopolitical tension surrounding Taiwan suggests that if China attempts to take control, their likelihood of success is high, raising questions about the timing of U.S. efforts to relocate semiconductor production [16][17]