<p>➀ TSMC's Chairman Hou expects rare earth reserves to remain stable in the short term;</p><p>➁ TSMC is taking steps to reduce its reliance on China for rare earth materials;</p><p>➂ The shift reflects broader geopolitical concerns in the semiconductor industry.</p><p>➃ Hou emphasizes the importance of securing adequate green energy supply and power stability for the semiconductor industry;</p><p>➄ He highlights the role of EUV equipment in energy efficiency and the need for expanding Taiwan's talent pool.</p>