FILE PHOTO: A logo of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC can be seen in Tainan, Taiwan.REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
TAIPEI: Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Thursday it does not expect any direct impact on its production from China's decision to restrict exports of two metals widely used in semiconductors and electric vehicles.
In a move that a top Chinese trade adviser warned was "just a start," Beijing said on Monday it would limit exports of products made from the minor metals of gallium and germanium to protect national security. That followed the U.S. decision to impose export restrictions to curb China's access to key technologies used for artificial intelligence.
