تائیوان نے جنوبی افریقہ کے ساتھ دوستانہ تعلقات کو کم کرنے کے بعد چپ ایکسپورٹ پر پابندیوں کی دھمکی دی۔

Taiwan is considering restricting semiconductor exports to South Africa after the South African government unilaterally downgraded Taiwan's diplomatic presence by renaming and relocating its representative offices. This move by Pretoria is widely seen as a response to pressure from Beijing, which insists on the 'one-China' principle and does not recognize Taiwan as a separate state. Taiwan has condemned the decision as a 'crude' downgrade and is weighing economic retaliation, particularly in the vital semiconductor sector. The United States and some international lawmakers have criticized South Africa's actions, warning it could affect the country's reputation as a trustworthy partner. China, meanwhile, has welcomed South Africa's decision, further escalating diplomatic tensions in the region.