Taiwan rejected a US proposal to shift to a "50-50" split in chip production. "Taiwan has flatly rejected a U.S. proposal to shift to a '50-50' split in chip production"The US is looking to diversify mineral supply chains to reduce reliance on China. "Shares of Australian critical minerals companies rose on Thursday after a Reuters report said that the U.S. government is offering to acquire stakes to expand supply and reduce reliance on China."