Taiwan plans to tighten export controls on advanced AI chips and servers destined for China, bringing its policies closer to U.S. restrictions. The items would be added to a controlled list, according to Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs. Shipping them to China without a license would become a criminal offense under Taiwan's Foreign Trade Act.
Separately, TSMC confirmed it is discussing participation in Elon Musk's proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Texas. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says the company must operate any factory it joins, while Musk has said his own companies would run the facility. Talks are ongoing as TSMC evaluates expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint beyond Arizona.