Taiwan company denies role in Lebanon pager blasts that killed 9.
Taipei: A Taiwanese tech firm has denied manufacturing explosive pagers used to attack Hezbollah members in Lebanon that killed nine people last week.
Gold Apollo said it only authorized Europe’s BAC to use its brand for sales in specific regions, having no involvement in the design, or production of the AR-924 model.
Taiwan’s economy ministry said it had no records of direct exports to Lebanon, with analysts doubting the government’s willingness to enable such attacks.
The blasts drew Taiwan unwittingly into Middle East conflicts, raising supply chain issues for its crucial semiconductor industry.
Observers said this would make firms realize their need to oversee whole networks given the importance of global tech supply.
While Taiwan maintains distance from conflicts barring those involving China, the revelations highlighted security implications amid growing tensions with Beijing.
Netizens debated the risks of similar attacks using Chinese tech while affirming the economy’s focus on exports free of geopolitical interference.
The incident intensifies scrutiny of Taiwan’s globalized industry and ties, as the self-ruled island navigates strategic and trade pressures.
