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SpaceX urges suppliers to exit Taiwan amid China tensions

SpaceX has asked its Taiwanese suppliers to move production off the island due to geopolitical risks.

This information comes from sources familiar with the equipment manufacturers and company documents, indicating that some suppliers are moving their supply chains to countries like Vietnam.

Vietnam has become significant for SpaceX, as local advisors note the company’s interest in creating a manufacturing base there.

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27-Sep-2024 🚀 SpaceX proposes $1.5b Starlink investment in VN
  • SpaceX plans $1.5B investment in Vietnam.
  • Discussions on Starlink in Vietnam have resumed.
24-May-2024 🚀 Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $200b valuation with potential share sale, sources say
  • SpaceX eyes stock sale, valuing at $200B.
  • Tender offer may start in June for $108-$110/share.
20-May-2024 🚀 SpaceX’s Starlink begins service in Indonesia, starting with health centers
  • SpaceX launches Starlink for Indonesia’s healthcare
  • Service aims to improve internet in remote health clinics
03-Jan-2024 🚀 SpaceX faces 2024 space race with China, India, Japan
  • SpaceX faces increased global competition in 2024
  • China and India plan major space activities soon
13-Dec-2023 🚫 SpaceX’s Starlink loses appeal for $886m rural broadband subsidy
  • FCC denies Starlink $886M rural subsidy
  • Starlink failed to prove service delivery capability
07-Jan-2014 🚀 With SpaceX’s help, satellite launch brings Thai digital TV dream closer to reality

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