A senior official in Taipei said these controls join the Trump administration's effort to stop the smuggling of cutting-edge semiconductors into China. The rules target the hardware ecosystem required for high-end artificial intelligence, shifting Taipei's policy to further align with Washington's trade restrictions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Taiwan Curbs AI Chip Exports to China Under US Deal
Geopolitics5 days ago
Taiwan will categorize AI servers and advanced semiconductors as controlled items, making the shipment of restricted AI hardware to mainland China a criminal offense under the Foreign Trade Act. Economy Minister Gong Ming-xin told Bloomberg that the measures will be implemented as part of a trade agreement with the US to ensure Taiwan's regulations match those of the US government.
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