Taiwan’s economy ministry announced on Tuesday an expansion of its list of sanctioned goods for both Russia and its ally Belarus. The objective is to prevent Taiwanese high-tech products from being utilized for military purposes.
Despite minimal direct trade between Taiwan and Russia, Taiwan has condemned the attack and has joined Western-led sanctions, emphasizing its commitment to international cooperation.
The updated sanctions encompass equipment essential for semiconductor production, an industry in which Taiwan holds a global leadership position.
Additionally, specific chemicals and medicines have been included in the sanctions, complementing previous measures that targeted the chip industry. The ministry clarified that these new sanctions align with those imposed by the European Union, the United States, and other nations.
Citing a shared effort, the EU, the United States, and allied countries have compiled a “common high priority list” of electronic and mechanical components widely used in commercial applications but with potential military applications. As a result, the ministry stated that export license applications will “in principle” not be approved.
Taiwan’s solidarity with Ukraine has garnered widespread public sympathy, drawing parallels between the situation in Ukraine and concerns about China potentially using force to assert control over Taiwan, a territory it claims as its own.
