Taiwanese tech firm denies involvement in exploding pagers used in Lebanon

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Taiwanese technology company Gold Apollo has denied responsibility for the pagers that exploded in Lebanon, resulting in nine deaths and injuries to over 2,700 people. The explosions, involving devices reportedly used by Hezbollah members, have brought international attention to Taiwan’s tech sector. Gold Apollo clarified that the pagers, identified as the AR-924 model, were manufactured by the European company BAC under a licensing agreement, which only allowed the use of Gold Apollo’s branding.

Lebanese authorities have initiated investigations into the incident. Reports have suggested possible links to Israel, though Israeli officials have not commented on the matter. Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed that there are no records of direct exports of these devices to Lebanon, raising questions about whether the pagers may have been modified post-manufacturing.

The incident has triggered discussions in Taiwan regarding its involvement in international conflicts and the potential need for improved oversight of supply chains within its tech industry. Taiwan, which typically remains neutral in global conflicts apart from issues related to China, is now facing scrutiny due to its key role in global technology production.