Regarding the incident of Japanese manufacturers stopping the production of high-purity tungsten hexafluoride, TSMC responded: Special gas supply channels are diverse, and production is not impacted.

According to reports, Japan's specialty gas manufacturer Central Glass, which supplies electronic gases to large semiconductor companies such as TSMC, will cease production of high-purity tungsten hexafluoride. In response to this news, TSMC stated on the 20th that they do not anticipate this issue will have any impact on the company's normal operations. TSMC's PR department responded yesterday, stating: "TSMC implements a global procurement layout strategy, continues to advance a multi-source supply system, and builds a diversified global supplier network. At this stage, we believe it will not have a negative impact on the company's operations." Both upstream and downstream supply chains of TSMC, as well as related suppliers, have stated that there is currently no risk of supply disruption for tungsten powder gas raw materials, and there are multiple alternative supply options available. It is estimated that the impact of this event on the industry as a whole will be minimal.