Taiwan Expands Export Ban

Taiwan Expands Export Ban to Huawei and SMIC as US-China Tech Tensions Escalate

Taiwan has expanded its export ban to include Huawei and SMIC, requiring permits for AI chips, lithography tools, and advanced materials. This move aligns Taiwan with U.S., Japanese, and Dutch efforts to restrict China’s semiconductor self-reliance. The ban raises compliance requirements, challenges Chinese chipmakers, and sparks supply-chain shifts across Asia and the West. Tech professionals must adapt by auditing products, upgrading licensing systems, and diversifying sourcing strategies.