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Taiwan has imposed restrictions on the export of chips to South Africa over national security concerns. It is the first time it has used its semiconductor industry as a weapon against a country closely allied with China.
Official data from Taiwan show that last year it exported to South Africa roughly USD 4 million worth of the semiconductor-related goods that were included in export suspension list. Taiwan has imposed restrictions on the export of chips to South Africa over national security concerns. It is the first time it has used its semiconductor industry as a weapon against a country closely allied with China.
Taiwan now requires pre-approval for the bulk of chips sold to the African nation. The decision emerged after Pretoria sought to downgrade Taipei’s representative office and force it to relocate to Johannesburg from the capital.
The move reflects both Taiwan’s economic clout and a growing frustration with getting sidelined by Beijing in the diplomatic community. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. makes the majority of the world’s most sophisticated chips, essential to cars, AI and industrial production.
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Official data from Taiwan show that last year it exported to South Africa roughly USD 4 million worth of the semiconductor-related goods that were included in export suspension list.
