For this reason, a timetable for liberalization is probably a few months away, which eases fears of a rapid pullout by the economically critical semiconductor industry. On the other hand, for the chip industry, the delay represents yet another test of the patience of firms that feel they need to internationalize their operations to maintain their competitive edge.
這對於身繫台灣經濟命脈的半導體產業而言，可以暫時避免「快速掏空」的疑慮，但對於亟欲展開全球佈局以維持競爭優勢的業者而言，顯然又是一次嚴酷的耐性考驗。