Core Viewpoint - Taiwan has announced modifications to its export control list for strategic high-tech goods, adding 18 new items, including advanced 3D printing equipment, advanced semiconductor equipment, and quantum computers [1]. Group 1: New Export Control Items - The new export control items include high-end 3D printing equipment, advanced semiconductor equipment such as Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuits, low-temperature cooling systems, scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and low-temperature wafer testing equipment [1]. - The addition of quantum computers to the export control list is also significant, reflecting the growing importance of quantum technology in the high-tech sector [1]. Group 2: Export Licensing Process - Taiwanese manufacturers wishing to export controlled items must apply for a strategic high-tech goods export license from the Taiwan Trade Bureau [3]. - The Trade Bureau will review the export transaction for any potential military expansion risks and will grant the export license if deemed appropriate [3].