Taiwan authorities are considering stricter export controls on AI chips destined for China, according to people familiar with the matter, as Taipei seeks closer alignment with U.S. export measures. The proposal is framed as a response to concerns about semiconductor smuggling and diversion risks, where restricted technologies could be routed through unofficial channels. Officials are weighing how to tighten rules governing the sale and transfer of certain AI-related semiconductor products, aiming to reduce the likelihood that items subject to controls end up in China through intermediaries. The reported move could also affect Taiwan–China relations, with Beijing potentially expressing opposition depending on the scope of the restrictions. The consultations reflect the broader pressure faced by Taiwan’s semiconductor industry as U.S. restrictions evolve and as governments attempt to enforce compliance. No final policy details, timing, or specific chip categories were provided in the report, but the discussion indicates Taiwan is actively reviewing its export control posture in light of U.S. actions and enforcement concerns.