<h1>Taiwan Blocks Chipmakers Huawei and SMIC from Receiving Exports Without Special Permits Amid Global Tech Rivalry</h1> Taiwan's Commerce Ministry added Chinese chipmakers Huawei and SMIC to its export control list, requiring Taiwanese companies to obtain permits before selling goods to these entities. The move reflects escalating trade and technology tensions between Taiwan, China, and the United States. Both companies have been US-sanctioned and are developing advanced AI chips amid international technology restrictions.