# The DA calls on International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola to reverse the downgrade of Taiwan’s liaison office in Pretoria. The party says Taiwan has now restricted exports of its world-leading semiconductor chips to South Africa, a move that could devastate the manufacturing sector, particularly automotive and IT industries. The DA’s Ryan Smith warns the decision threatens tens of thousands of jobs and undermines economic growth:
DA urges DIRCO to reverse downgrade of Taiwan office to protect jobs [SOUND]
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