Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has recently stirred up public attention as it reconsiders the location for its planned 1.4nm factory in Taiwan. Initially set to be established in the Longtan Phase 3 Science Park, TSMC announced that it is now exploring alternative sites. According to a press release from TSMC, internal assessments concluded that current conditions are not favorable for proceeding with the original location in Longtan Phase 3 Science Park. This decision immediately sparked widespread discussions and debates. Interestingly, government bodies associated with the Longtan Science Park, including the Taoyuan City Government, National Science Council, and Ministry of Economic Affairs, have all clarified their positions and disassociated themselves from the change in plans. None have made efforts to retain TSMC's initial project in Longtan. Conversely, local governments from Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Taichung swiftly expressed their interest in hosting TSMC'