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Article: US sanctions on China send Taiwan tech exports to mainland, Hong Kong surging

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Taiwan's exports to mainland China and Hong Kong surged in November, accounting for 45.2% of its total exports and representing a 17.2% year-on-year increase. This growth is largely driven by shipments of consumer electronics parts and high-tech goods.

The increase is linked to Chinese companies seeking to reduce dependence on American technology and replace components affected by US sanctions. Taiwan, a global leader in semiconductors, is benefiting from this demand as China still relies on imported technology like computer chips.

Overall, Taiwan's total exports reached a record high in November, with electronics exports being a major contributor to this growth.

The main topics covered are: US-China trade tensions, Taiwan's export economy, and the technology supply chain.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3113142/us-sanctions-china-send-taiwan-tech-exports-mainland-hong?utm_source=rss_feed

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Innovation - South China Morning Post

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2020-12-09 03:42

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2026-03-04 14:33

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2026-03-04 15:05

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US sanctions on China send Taiwan tech exports to mainland, Hong Kong surging
- Some 45.2 per cent of Taiwan’s exports went to mainland China and Hong Kong in November, up 17.2 per cent year on year
- Parts for consumer electronics made up the bulk of shipments, as China tries to reduce dependence on American technology
Taiwanese exports of hi-tech goods to China have accelerated in recent months as Chinese companies look to end their reliance on American technology and replace components no longer available due to US sanctions.
Ongoing hostilities could prove a major boost to Taiwan, a global leader in the production of semiconductors and hi-tech goods, as China still relies on imported technology like computer chips for devices it manufactures.
In November, Taiwan’s total exports rose to a record US$32 billion, a jump of 12 per cent over the same month last year, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday, with electronics exports contributing significantly.
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Why has the relationship between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan taken a turn for the worse?
Some 45.2 per cent of exports went to China and Hong Kong last month, up 17.2 per cent from November 2019. The figure was only a small increase from October, when 44 per cent of Taiwan’s exports landed in the mainland or Hong Kong, up 16.9 per cent from the same period a year earlier.