Taiwanese tech company Gold Apollo found itself embroiled in Middle East politics after thousands of exploding pagers, allegedly used to kill members of Hezbollah, were linked to the company. Gold Apollo denied manufacturing the pagers, stating they were made by a European company through a licensing deal. The incident has raised concerns about Taiwan’s involvement in global conflicts and its tech industry’s supply chains.
While Taiwan typically stays out of geopolitics, the incident highlights the importance of the country’s tech industry on global supply chains. Taiwan is home to TSMC, which produces a majority of the world’s advanced semiconductor chips. The incident also sheds light on the need for Taiwanese tech companies to pay closer attention to their supply chains.
The attack in Lebanon has also raised security concerns in Taiwan, with some fearing similar attacks carried out by Chinese tech companies. However, experts believe Taiwan’s open society and democratic values make it unlikely for Taiwanese companies to be involved in such plots. The incident serves as a critical lesson for the tech industry in Taiwan, emphasizing the need for transparency and scrutiny in supply chains.
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