Washington’s aspirations to launch a “chip alliance” with trusted Asian partners face headwinds because they downplay Beijing’s utility in the region’s semiconductor ecosystem, says Hannan Hussain.

The programme Insight looks at the impact of US-China tensions on life in Taiwan — from the economic pain its people must deal with, to the spur to learn combat skills.  

Support from the police and Ministry of Home Affairs are also crucial before the matter can be tabled in parliament, said the health minister.

Both countries have application criteria that are expected to draw the right type of foreigners, but Thailand is in more urgent need to lift its sagging economy.