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Citadel CEO Ken Griffin warned that a "rupture" over Taiwan would be "catastrophic" for the US and Chinese economies.
  • Ken Griffin told CNBC that a war over Taiwan could spark a new Great Depression.
  • The billionaire warned any conflict would be "catastrophic" for both the US and Chinese economies.
  • Taiwan is a vital supplier of semiconductor chips for the rest of the world.

Ken Griffin has warned that a war over Taiwan could spark a new Great Depression.

The Citadel founder told CNBC that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have "catastrophic" consequences for both the American and Chinese economies.