Taiwan’s government is reviewing Dongshan Precision Manufacturing’s US$7.5 billion bid to acquire Hsinchu-based Source Photonics amid fears China could gain access to sensitive 3-nanometer chip technology.
00:00Taiwan says it will look into a Chinese company's plan to buy a Taiwanese firm amid concerns it could acquire sensitive technology.
00:09Dongshan Precision Manufacturing, a printed circuit boardmaker, plans to acquire Xenzhu-based source photonics for nearly 7.5 billion U.S. dollars.
00:18Some are worried China could use the company to bypass U.S. and Taiwanese export controls and gain access to advanced technologies, including advanced 3-nanometer chips.
00:28The economy ministry says it will not grant investment approval if it finds risks to Taiwan's security or economy.
00:36As the U.S.-China tech rivalry heats up, Taiwan is working to protect its industries while keeping its economy open.
