SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request

Controversial move: Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister JW Kuo acknowledged the government is closely monitoring the situation, noting that short-term political factors should not disrupt the relationship between international companies like SpaceX and Taiwanese manufacturers. One supplier, Chin-Poon Industrial, confirmed that it was asked to move manufacturing to Thailand due to geopolitical considerations. Other suppliers, including Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) and Universal Microwave Technology, have expanded into Vietnam this year, citing similar concerns.

Controversial move: Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister JW Kuo acknowledged the government is closely monitoring the situation, noting that short-term political factors should not disrupt the relationship between international companies like SpaceX and Taiwanese manufacturers. One supplier, Chin-Poon Industrial, confirmed that it was asked to move manufacturing to Thailand due to geopolitical considerations. Other suppliers, including Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) and Universal Microwave Technology, have expanded into Vietnam this year, citing similar concerns.