HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan authorities are investigating four Taiwan-based companies suspected of helping China’s Huawei Technologies to build semiconductor facilities.
Political Cartoons View All 1202 ImagesThe companies could be fined up to 25 million Taiwan dollars ($777,665) for violating regulations.
Cleanrooms and other high-tech equipment and services are crucial for the delicate process of making computer chips.
But Wang reminded companies that if they used U.S. technology and equipment they would not be able to co-operate with firms included in the U.S.
U.S. officials say the company is a security risk and might facilitate Chinese spying, an accusation that Huawei denies.
Persons:
Economic Affairs Wang Mei, Wang, Yuan
Organizations:
Huawei Technologies, Economic Affairs, of Economic Affairs, Bloomberg, Huawei, Strategic, Tech Commodities, Taiwan's China News Agency, Topco, K Engineering, United Integrated Services Co, Chemical Technology, Chemical Technology Taiwan Co, Science, Technology Council, U.S . Commerce
Locations:
HONG KONG, Taiwan, China, Chemical Technology Taiwan, U.S