Overview

• Taiwan is investigating four local companies over claims they assisted Chinese firms involved in building semiconductor factories for Huawei, potentially violating US sanctions.
• The Taiwanese companies are accused of supplying equipment and services like wastewater treatment, construction, and interior design to the Chinese firms.
• Taiwan's government will examine if the companies' China business activities aligned with initial investment approvals from Taiwanese authorities.
• The companies deny any wrongdoing, while Taiwan says violations could lead to fines of up to $777,000.
• Taiwan plans tightened controls on sharing sensitive technologies like semiconductors with China amid US-China tech rivalry.