Taiwan’s technology sector has had to take a cautious stance to prevent infuriating Beijing and any import control violations despite increasing Chinese military and diplomatic pressure on the island.
Wang informed lawmakers that the four businesses had assisted Huawei with” waste and environmental safety products” for its factories rather than with delicate technologies that might jeopardize national security.
In response to national security issues, the United States has imposed severe restrictions since last year to restrict China’s access to high-end semiconductors and chip-making machinery.
Related restrictions have been put in place in China in response, including the introduction of a license necessity to export the unique minerals essential to the manufacture of electronics.
Huawei unveiled a telephone type in August that was allegedly powered by specialized chips made in China, raising concerns in Washington about the effectiveness of sanctions against the company.
Gina Raimondo, the US Commerce Secretary, criticized reports that Huawei is producing cutting-edge bits in Washington on Wednesday.
She said her office investigates” to the fullest wherever we think there is some reputable argument” of an import controls violation during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing without commenting on any continued US probes.
Last month, Raimondo testified before a parliamentary hearing that there was no proof Huawei was mass produce these chips.