Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC halted shipments to a customer this month after its semiconductors were sent to China's Huawei, a Taipei government official told AFP, potentially breaching US sanctions.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) recently made a significant discovery that has caused concern for both Taiwan and the United States. TSMC Finds Its Chip in Huawei Device The company, known as the world’s largest contract chipmaker,

TSMC halted shipments immediately after discovery this month. The company has notified Taipei, Washington as it investigates.