Key facts
- Planned Malaysia-Taiwan trade talks were canceled, Nikkei Asia reported, without giving the date of the cancellation.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's "One China" remarks preceded the strains, according to the report.
- ASE is among Taiwanese chipmakers that entered or expanded in Malaysia, the report said.
- Industry players warned the strains could affect future semiconductor investment, per the report.
Malaysia and Taiwan shelved planned trade talks, Nikkei Asia reported on November 9, 2026, describing growing strains between the two sides after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's "One China" remarks. The report did not date the cancellation or the remarks.
The report said the decision followed anger in Taipei over Anwar's position. It did not name officials involved on either side or describe the format of the talks that were called off.
Taiwanese chipmakers including ASE have entered or expanded operations in Malaysia, according to the report. Industry players cited by Nikkei Asia warned that the bilateral strains could affect future semiconductor investment, without naming companies, projects or amounts at risk.
Malaysia and Taiwan have no formal diplomatic relations. The report did not say whether either government had commented on the shelved talks or on the investment warning.