TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The head of Pegatron (和碩) highlighted the escalating economic and political tensions between the U.S. and China on Tuesday (Nov. 12). Accordingt to reports, Pegatron Chairman Tung Tzu-hsien (童子賢) of Pegatron (和碩) claimed that the U.S. Department of Commerce had ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC, 台積電) to halt the supply of AI chips to China, emphasizing a hope for a return to global peace.
Tung described the U.S. action as a move against globalization, echoing sentiments expressed by TSMC founder Morris Chang (張忠謀), who lamented that "globalization is dead." Tung further told Reuters that international relations have grown increasingly tense over the past decade, reflecting an anti-globalization trend that discourages industrial division of labor.
He underscored the importance of global cooperation and economic interaction, which can enhance human civilization's efficiency, reduce friction, and increase collaboration. Tung expressed optimism that consensus on these controls could be reached soon, benefiting Taiwan's tech industry and supporting smooth economic growth for Taiwan.
According to Reuters, the U.S. Department of Commerce implemented export controls on Monday targeting advanced chips with 7-nanometer designs or more sophisticated ones, which power AI accelerators and GPUs bound for China. In response to media inquiries, TSMC reaffirmed its commitment to comply with all applicable laws and export control regulations, maintaining its reputation as a law-abiding company.
