Taiwan Mulls Chip Limits on S Africa

Taiwan Mulls Chip Export Controls Over South Africa’s Downgrading of De Facto Embassy

Taiwan is considering export controls on chips in response to South Africa’s unilateral downgrading of Taipei’s de facto embassy, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Tuesday. In a notice published on July 21, the South African government formalized its downgrading of Taipei’s Liaison Offices to Commercial Offices, citing “South Africa’s commitment to the One China Policy” and U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758, which it says “recog…

Taiwan mulls chip limits on S Africa

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Taiwan mulls chip restrictions amid South Africa name change row - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, July 29 (CNA) Taiwan is considering restricting semiconductor exports to South Africa in response to what it described as a "crude" downgrade of its diplomatic presence in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.

Taiwan considers chip ban after South Africa capitulates to Chinese pressure

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is considering restricting semiconductor exports to South Africa after the latter unilaterally downgraded Taiwan's representative offices in Pretoria and Cape Town, without prior consultation or bilateral agreement, as reported by the Taipei Times. The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation announced the changes in the Government Gazette last Monday, stating that the Taipei