📊Executive Summary

Taiwan's recent decision to blacklist China's Huawei and SMIC aligns with U.S. trade policy and reflects heightened geopolitical tensions. This move adds both companies to Taiwan's Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List, requiring licenses for domestic firms to ship products to them. The implications for procurement are significant, as Taiwanese firms, especially smaller IC design houses, may face increased scrutiny and compliance obligations. This development underscores the Taiwanese government's commitment to curbing technology transfer to China, which could impact sourcing strategies and relationships with Chinese suppliers. Procurement teams should closely monitor these changes as they may affect supply chains and compliance requirements....