TSMC Cắt đứt quan hệ với Khách hàng sau khi Phát hiện Chip được Gửi đến Huawei
Oct. 24, 2024 — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s leading dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, today confirmed that it has halted shipments to a client after discovering that chips manufactured for that client ended up in products produced by Huawei Technologies. This action follows the company’s mid-October discovery and subsequent notification to the U.S. and Taiwanese governments.
The incident raises concerns about potential violations of U.S. sanctions designed to restrict the flow of advanced technology to Huawei, a Chinese company subject to export controls since 2020. While TSMC is cooperating fully with investigations, the details surrounding the client’s actions and the precise origin of the chips remain under investigation.
TSMC has reiterated its commitment to ceasing all shipments to Huawei following the September 15, 2020, implementation of U.S. sanctions. The company emphasizes its dedication to upholding international trade regulations and maintaining the integrity of its supply chain.
The discovery underscores the challenges in enforcing export controls in a complex global supply chain. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is aware of the situation and is reportedly investigating the matter.
Huawei has stated that it has not produced any chips via TSMC since the implementation of the relevant U.S. Department of Commerce restrictions in 2020.
This situation is currently under investigation by both TSMC and U.S. authorities. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
