Taiwan expands Russian sanctions to stop tech being used for weapons
- Taiwan has expanded its sanctions against Russia and Belarus, targeting high-tech goods that could potentially be used as weapons.
- Taiwan's support for Ukraine stems from fears that China may launch an attack on Taiwan similar to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as China has become Russia's key economic partner.
- Taiwan has joined Western-led sanctions against Russia as a symbolic gesture, despite minimal direct trade between the two countries.
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China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears
BEIJING: The Chinese government on Wednesday (Dec 27) threatened to place further trade sanctions on Taiwan if the ruling party "stubbornly" adheres to supporting independence, in a further escalation of the war of words as Taiwanese elections approach next month. Taiwan's Jan 13 presidential and parliamen
China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears
December 27, 2023 12:02 PMThe Chinese government on Wednesday threatened to place further trade sanctions on Taiwan if the ruling party \"stubbornly\" adheres to supporting independence, in a further escalation of the war of words as Taiwanese elections approach next month.
Taiwan expands sanctions against Russia, Belarus
Taiwan expanded its sanctions against Russia and Belarus to include additional high-tech goods that could be made into weapons, the country's Economy Ministry announced on Dec. 26. Taiwan has supported Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion by providing aid packages to Kyiv and imposing sanctions against Moscow, though direct trade between Taiwan and Russia is minimal. The expanded sanctions list includes 45 additional goods, such as sem…
Taiwan expands Russian sanctions to stop tech being used for arms
Taiwan’s economy ministry said on Tuesday, December 26, it had expanded a list of sanctioned goods for Russia and its ally Belarus in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to prevent Taiwanese high-tech goods from being used for military purposes. Taiwan has condemned Russia’s attack and already joined the Western-led sanctions effort, though it is largely symbolic as there is only minimal direct trade between the island and Russia. Announcin…
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