Despite tensions, China buying computer chips made by Taiwan firms

Despite the growing disquiet in Taipei against Beijing, Chinese technology companies have increased orders for computer chips or semiconductors made in Taiwan.

According to a report of VOA, Taiwan has reported a six per cent jump in export from July through September this year.

Experts believe that the jump is most likely a result of increased orders from technology businesses in mainland China.

Alicia Garcia Herrero is a chief Asia-Pacific economist with the French investment bank Natixis. Of Chinese companies, she said, “They know they’re not yet able to produce at least the highest-end semiconductors needed for 5G.” She added that Taiwan makes top-level semiconductors and is unlikely to give up as a leader in the field.