Taiwan weighs tighter rules for AI chip exports to China
Taiwan is considering stricter export controls on AI chips, including Nvidia-equipped servers, to prevent them from being shipped to China, aligning with U.S. restrictions. The move could criminalize smuggling of such chips and may face strong opposition from Beijing, which previously accused Taiwan of damaging its interests by following Washington’s lead.
Taiwan is reviewing tighter export controls on artificial intelligence chips destined for China, aiming to align with U.S. restrictions. The proposed rules would expand beyond blacklisted companies like Huawei to cover all Chinese customers, treating smuggling as a criminal offense. The measure targets advanced hardware, including AI servers with Nvidia chips, which could be rerouted through Taiwan to evade U.S. export bans. Washington imposed restrictions in 2022 to prevent China from using such processors for military advantages. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs stated it will strengthen oversight of strategic high-tech items to match international export-control standards. Discussions with the U.S. are ongoing, potentially including advanced semiconductors in regulated items. If implemented, Taiwanese firms like Gigabyte and Asus, which assemble Nvidia-based servers, may face increased compliance burdens. China has previously opposed similar moves, accusing Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party government of harming its interests by aligning with U.S. policies. The proposal follows Taiwan’s 2023 blacklisting of Huawei and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., China’s largest chipmaker, which drew strong criticism from Beijing.
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