According to The Economist，In the second half of this year，Semiconductor products manufactured by TSMC with its latest technology，将开始出货；从此之后， The most sophisticated and powerful semiconductor in the world，For the first time, it will come from TSMC，Rather than its American rival Intel corp。这真可谓是台湾之光！ 在该集团董事长张忠谋长达 30 年的领导之下，其在经营上的投入，真是煞费苦心；并在国际间，受到极高得评价。 At present, the company's stock, that is, as high as 78% of the proportion, all for foreign ownership;

Last year, TSMC invested in R&D的经费，总计就逼近了达 30 亿美元的规模 ；这在其总营业收入里头所占据的比重，即高达了 8% 左右。That is what keeps the company's competitiveness climbing ever higher。

According to Trendforce, THE global market share of TSMC is 56 percent, accounting for more than half of the semiconductor foundry industry。Intel, by contrast, makes semiconductors and designs those products from its own company, known as IDM(Integrated Device Manufacturer).。

The Economist also pointed out that the steady flow of revenue from big international companies such as Apple is crucial to support TSMC's aggressive investment in research and development。 But can such a sweet relationship last for ever？ There's no way to know for sure。