Any Chinese military attack on Taiwan would have a greater impact on global trade flows than the Ukraine war, Minister Without Portfolio John Deng (鄧振中) said on Tuesday. It would lead to a shortage of semiconductors, Taiwan’s top trade negotiator added. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has triggered commodity price hikes and food export bans, leading to fears of famine in poorer countries. Were China to attack Taiwan, the potential disruptions could be worse, Deng said, citing the world’s reliance on Taiwan for chips used in electric vehicles and mobile phones. “The disru...