Taiwan's Chip Industry: Safe From China's Rare Earth Curbs?

12/10/2025 2 min
Taiwan's Chip Industry: Safe From China's Rare Earth Curbs?

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Will China's rare earth restrictions cripple the chip industry? Taiwan's economy ministry says not so fast, clarifying that its semiconductor sector sources key materials from Europe, the US, and Japan, not China. While Taiwan's chip production appears safe for now, the ministry acknowledges potential disruptions to other sectors like electric vehicles and drones, promising continued vigilance as global trade tensions escalate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.