Taiwan’s tech industry has been unintentionally dragged into Middle East politics after thousands of pagers branded with a Taiwanese company’s logo were used in explosions in Lebanon. Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company, denied manufacturing the pagers and stated they were made by a European company through a licensing agreement. Israeli authorities reportedly placed explosive material in the pagers. While Taiwan has no direct involvement, the incident raises concerns about the country’s tech industry and global supply chains. Taiwan’s tech industry, led by companies like TSMC, manufactures advanced semiconductor chips and is crucial to the country’s economy. This incident highlights the importance of supply chain transparency for Taiwanese tech companies. In addition, the incident has sparked security concerns in Taiwan, with some worrying about the potential for similar attacks using tech products. Despite the island’s diplomatic isolation, Taiwan’s tech industry plays a significant role in global influence. This incident prompts a reevaluation of the industry’s role in geopolitics and the need for supply chain transparency and security measures.
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