Taiwanese tech industry inadvertently linked to Middle East politics after exploding pagers used to kill Hezbollah members in Lebanon were found to be branded with a Taiwanese company’s logo. Gold Apollo denies manufacturing devices, outsourced production to BAC. Israeli authorities reportedly planted explosives in pagers, but Israel has not commented. Analysts express doubt about Taiwan’s involvement. Incident poses challenges for Taiwan’s tech industry, highlighting the need for scrutiny in the supply chain. Taiwan’s economy heavily relies on tech exports, especially semiconductors. The incident also raises security concerns in Taiwan. While Taiwan typically avoids global conflicts, the incident has brought the repercussions of the Gaza conflict to its doorstep. Taiwan’s powerful tech industry, led by companies like TSMC, plays a significant role in global supply chains. Taipei’s diplomatic isolation is offset by its tech industry’s influence. The incident underscores the importance of supply chain transparency and security in Taiwan’s tech sector. The Taiwanese public is concerned about potential security threats and the reputation of the country’s tech industry in the aftermath of the incident. Taiwan’s open society and democratic values make involvement in such incidents unlikely, according to experts.
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