Apple and Intel formally reconcile to once again produce chips.  As 2027 nears and the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan rising, the risks to serious global chip disruption is something that cannot be ignored.  Apple is smart to diversify their supply chain partners and Intel is in a prime position to continue to manufacture and ship products, even if the South Pacific or China Sea is in chaos. 

This is global logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain risk management on a global scale.

The question then becomes, if a shooting war erupts, will China’s cyber teams target foreign chipmakers to increase pressure for a quick submission and acceptance of Chinese dominance?  Will they instead target the products made from these components, or both? 

Will Intel and other western suppliers and manufacturers be able to defend their operations successfully from arguably the most powerful cyberattacks?

The clock is ticking and China has made it clear that the reunification is inevitable, either by politics or by force.