Taiwan, on Chip Information Request, Says Respects US Laws

Taiwan, on Chip Information Request, Says Respects US Laws
The logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is pictured at its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan on Jan. 19, 2021. Ann Wang/Reuters
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TAIPEI—Taiwan respects U.S. commercial law and rules but will help Taiwanese companies if they receive any “unreasonable requests”, the government said on Thursday after the United States pressed firms to provide information on the semiconductor crisis.

The White House asked automakers, chip companies and others last week to provide information on the chip shortage that has forced cuts to U.S. auto production, and to take the lead in helping to solve it.