Taiwan is preparing to tighten export controls on advanced AI chips and servers destined for China, aligning its regulatory framework with United States policies. Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei confirmed that the government intends to add these categories to its list of controlled goods.
Under the proposed changes, unauthorized shipments of such hardware to China will be classified as a criminal offense under the Foreign Trade Act. Currently, such exports do not carry criminal liability, meaning the new measures will significantly strengthen enforcement against illicit trade routes.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is currently investing $265 billion into manufacturing facilities within the United States. The company is also in discussions with Elon Musk regarding the Terafab project, though CEO C.C. Wei maintains that TSMC must retain operational control over any such facility.
Financial performance remains strong, with TSMC reporting a 51 percent revenue increase in the third quarter. The company projects a 61 percent growth for the current quarter, countering market concerns regarding a potential slowdown in demand for artificial intelligence hardware.
