When will Taiwan's AI chip export controls start?

The start date is undecided. Talks between Taiwan and the US are ongoing, and specific regulations are expected to be announced later.

Which Taiwanese companies will be affected by this regulation?

Taiwanese server manufacturers and semiconductor sales companies dealing with Nvidia's AI chips are likely to be affected.

How do US and Taiwan regulations differ?

The US has had a permit system since 2022. Taiwan currently does not treat it as a crime but aims for US-level controls with new rules.

Taiwan Mulls Stricter AI Chip Export Controls to China; Ministry Says Talks with US Ongoing

Published Jun 9, 2026 9:20 PM ・ Updated Jun 27, 2026 8:57 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs stated it is in continuous consultation with the US regarding potential stricter controls on high-end chip exports to China. Following a Bloomberg report, the government is considering enhancing its strategic high-tech goods management to align with international export control trends and safeguard national security.

(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 9, Reporter Zeng Yunting) In response to foreign media reports that the Taiwanese government plans to strengthen controls on high-end chip exports to China, the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated in the evening that the government will continue to strengthen Taiwan's management mechanism for strategic high-tech goods to comply with international export control trends and protect national security. Currently, both Taiwan and the US are in continuous consultation on issues such as bringing high-end chips under control.

Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that Taiwan is considering implementing stricter export controls on the sale of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, aiming to further align with US measures. This is intended to provide authorities with more legal tools to address the transshipment of advanced hardware from Taiwan to China, such as AI servers equipped with Nvidia Corp. chips.

The report also said that under restrictions first implemented by the US in 2022, US regulations already prohibit such sales to prevent China from using Nvidia's advanced processors for military advantages, unless the relevant companies obtain permission from Washington. Taiwan currently does not consider unauthorized exports of AI chips to China a crime but warns potential sellers that continuing transactions could violate US regulations.

Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the US, Taipei officials are currently considering implementing stronger AI chip controls, expanding sales restrictions to all customers in China, rather than just specific companies on the export blacklist, such as Huawei. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

In response to the Bloomberg report, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said in the evening that it will continue to strengthen Taiwan's management mechanism for strategic high-tech goods to comply with international export control trends and protect national security. Currently, Taiwan and the US are in continuous consultation on issues such as bringing high-end chips under control. (Editor: Lin Shuyuan, Yang Lanxuan) 1150609

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: Taiwan
Organizations: Nvidia Corp. / Huawei

Taiwan Mulls Stricter AI Chip Export Controls to China; Ministry Says Talks with US Ongoing

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