Korean Media: Taiwan Region Considering Comprehensive Control on AI Chip Exports to Mainland China
On the 9th local time, according to Bloomberg, as part of trade negotiations with the United States, Taiwan is considering strengthening comprehensive export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor products to mainland China.
Reports indicate that Taiwan is discussing enhanced export control measures: in addition to restricting specific companies listed on the export blacklist, sales of AI chips to all mainland Chinese customers will also be limited.
If implemented, this new measure will make smuggling AI chips into mainland China a criminal offense in Taiwan for the first time, allowing prosecution.
Notably, Taiwanese companies responsible for installing NVIDIA chip processors into servers will be immediately affected. In May, Taiwan authorities had previously arrested suspects accused of smuggling semiconductors on grounds of falsified documents.
It is reported that Taiwan may follow the U.S. approach by restricting sales of AI chips exceeding certain performance standards to mainland China—aligning with the U.S. policy of banning exports of chips surpassing specific performance thresholds to China.
However, the exact scope and standards remain subject to final discussion and approval, with specific details still pending adjustment.
The economic authority in Taiwan stated that it will strengthen supervision over "strategic advanced technology products" in accordance with international export control standards. Taiwan and the United States are currently negotiating the regulatory scope of cutting-edge chips and similar items.
Source: Chosun Ilbo
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