Core Points - Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs announced a revision to its export control list, adding 18 new controlled items, including advanced 3D printing equipment, advanced semiconductors, and quantum computers [2] - The revision is in response to updates in international export control norms, such as the Wassenaar Arrangement, and aims to manage trade effectively [2] - The public consultation period for the proposed changes is set for 60 days [2] Summary by Category Export Control Items - The new controlled items include advanced 3D printing equipment, advanced semiconductors, and quantum computing technologies [2] - Specific advanced semiconductor items added to the list include Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuits, EUV masks, low-temperature cooling systems, scanning electron microscopes (SEM), and low-temperature wafer testing equipment [2] Export Licensing Requirements - Taiwanese manufacturers wishing to export controlled items must apply for a strategic high-tech goods export license from the Ministry of Economic Affairs [2] - The Ministry will review the export transactions to ensure there is no risk of proliferation before granting the export license [2] - The initiative aims to prevent goods from being used in proliferation activities rather than outright banning exports [2]

Core Viewpoint - Taiwan is revising its export control list for strategic high-tech goods, adding categories such as advanced 3D printing equipment, advanced semiconductor equipment, and quantum computers, requiring manufacturers to apply for export licenses before shipping these items [2][4]. Group 1: Export Control Changes - The revised export control list includes 18 new high-tech items, specifically categorized into three types: advanced 3D printing equipment, advanced semiconductor equipment (including complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor integrated circuits, low-temperature cooling systems, scanning electron microscope equipment, and low-temperature wafer testing equipment), and quantum computers [4]. - Manufacturers in Taiwan must apply for export licenses for the newly added controlled items, and if the export transaction is deemed to pose no risk of military expansion, the license will be granted [4].