TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA, 經濟部) on Thursday (Jan. 23) refuted foreign media claims, clarifying that its support targets Taiwanese businesses in China, not Chinese enterprises. This response came after MIT Technology Review reported on Jan. 8 that the Taiwanese government was allegedly assisting Chinese firms in relocating to Taiwan to evade U.S. tariffs.
The MOEA's Department of Investment Promotion emphasized through a press release that their assistance has always been directed at Taiwanese companies, contrary to the report's claims. Minister J.W. Kuo (郭智輝) reiterated the commitment to help Taiwanese businesses in China relocate operations back to Taiwan or to other regions unaffected by tariffs.
The ministry vowed to continue to provide resources and services to help companies diversify their layouts and build resilient supply chains. Efforts include offering investment services to Taiwanese businesses in eight "New Southbound Policy" countries, Japan, and the Czech Republic through the "Taiwan Desk" (台灣投資窗口) and the "In Taiwan, Outward Bound" (境外關內) policy.
The MOEA announced plans to collaborate with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) to invite domestic industries to the "2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit" (2025年選擇美國投資高峰會). Taiwanese firms can utilize the "Three Major Taiwan Investment Programs" (投資台灣三大方案) to transfer some high-end production back to Taiwan, with the program's acceptance period extended to 2027.
