The Executive Yuan must do more to prevent Taiwanese companies or foreign countries from importing or exporting goods that are not correctly labeled for origin, as products falsely said to be “Made in Taiwan” might benefit Chinese firms, while also undermining national security, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌) said at the legislature in Taipei yesterday.
Hi Sharp Intelligence (昇銳電子) has been accused of importing Chinese-manufactured surveillance equipment and relabeling them as “Made in Taiwan,” despite repeated assurances that 100 percent of its products are manufactured locally, Huang told Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) during a plenary session.
“The company styling itself as the poster child for the nation’s surveillance security systems industry is, ironically, the one labeling goods manufactured in China as made in Taiwan,” Huang said.
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Hi Sharp’s equipment is used in public transportation and infrastructure in Taiwan, including the high-speed rail and other railway systems, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport MRT and by Taiwan Power Co, he said.
The Executive Yuan must have a screw loose in its oversight mechanisms, he added.
What is the Executive Yuan doing to make sure the 2021 ban on imports of Chinese-manufactured information technology products is enforced? Huang asked.
In light of the US’ recent tariff policies, Taiwanese products might face increased obstacles entering US markets if components are made in China, Cho said, adding that Taiwan must police itself.
The Executive Yuan would look into the matter and would launch reviews and issue punitive measures when necessary should any illegalities be found, he said.
The Executive Yuan would deliver a report on the matter within two weeks, Cho said.
The National Development Council and the Ministry of Economic Affairs also said that they would launch investigations into the issue.
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