Taipei, Taiwan - Taiwan has blacklisted major Chinese technology companies, including Huawei Technologies Co. and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. This move aligns with a long-standing US campaign to limit China's technological advancements, particularly in the semiconductor sector.
The blacklisting restricts Taiwanese firms from conducting business with these Chinese companies without a license. This action marks the first time Taiwan has used its entity list to sanction such prominent Chinese firms. It reflects a growing international effort to control access to advanced technologies.
This decision is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing tech war, potentially impacting the global supply chain and the future of semiconductor development. The move is likely to further strain relations between Taiwan and mainland China.