Hydropower Crisis in China’s Sichuan Could Affect Semiconductor Production: Expert

An aerial view shows the Yangtze River that is approaching record-low water levels during a regional drought in Chongqing, China, on Aug. 20, 2022. Thomas Peter/Reuters

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The high temperatures and drought across southern China in August prompted many places in Sichuan Province to impose power cuts on industries. The disruption could affect semiconductor production in Chengdu city and directly impact Taiwanese companies and the supply chain.