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Taiwan Suspends Chip Export Restrictions on South Africa After Diplomatic Backlash
Taiwan Suspends Chip Export Restrictions on South Africa After Diplomatic Backlash
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Taiwan has reversed its decision to impose semiconductor export controls on South Africa, marking a swift retreat from what many perceived as an attempt to weaponize its chip dominance. The initial restrictions, which WOULD have required preapproval for shipments starting in November, were suspended following diplomatic negotiations.
The MOVE comes after South Africa's government requested consultations regarding the status of Taiwan's representative office in Pretoria. Critics had condemned the export curbs as a destabilizing act against global semiconductor supply chains. Taiwan's foreign ministry framed the suspension as a goodwill gesture, though the episode underscores the geopolitical leverage embedded in advanced chip manufacturing.
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