China's recent order banning exports from the Chinese factories of Dutch semiconductor firm Nexperia has sent shockwaves through the global automotive supply chain, raising fears of a new wave of disruptions reminiscent of the chip shortages that paralyzed carmakers during the pandemic
As Energy Taiwan and Net-Zero Taiwan 2025 open on October 29, Beijing has completed its second wave of export restrictions on lithium batteries and rare-earth materials. This move has jolted global clean-energy supply chains and forced industries worldwide to prepare for another round of structural reshuffling