Customs data seen by Reuters show that Taiwan ComputeManufacturer Ace (Acer) provided Russia with computer hardware worth at least $ 70.4 million (S $ 94.48 million) to Russia from April 8, 2022 to March 31, 2023.Earlier, the company had claimed that it would suspend business in Russia.
According to Reuters, customs records provided by a commercial and trade data provider show that the way Acer's production equipment supply to Russia is both a wholly -owned subsidiary registered in Switzerland, as well as through the sub -child.The shipping delivery service ordered by the company is completed.
An anonymous source said that the products provided by Acer include personal computer monitors and laptops, which continue to be shipped to Russia after April 2022.
Taiwan announced on February 25, 2022 that it has joined the ranks of sanctions on Russia, but Acer did not violate Taiwan's sanctions against Russia because of its supply from Taiwan.Switzerland's sanctions are consistent with the European Union and allows export laptops and computer components to Russia. Until December 16, 2022, after this time, Acer did not transport new banned products from Russia from Switzerland.
Although it is not illegal, Acer's behavior is compared with the behavior of major western competitors such as Dell and HP (HP).According to customs records, after the outbreak of the Russian and Ukraine War, Dell and HP stopped shipping to Russia in February and April 2022, respectively.
Acer said in a statement on April 8 last year that the company has decided to suspend business in Russia due to the recent development of the situation.
When asked about exporting to Russia through the Swiss subsidiary Acer Sales International SA, Acer said in a statement that the company strictly abide by the applicable international regulations on exporting to Russia.And trade law.
Acer added that this Swiss subsidiary has not exported any laptop or desktop computer to Russia since April 8 last year, but it has supplied to the Russian market while ensuring that international sanctions are observed.Limited civil display and accessories.
Acer's supply to Russia means that although international sanctions aim to restrict Russia's technology and equipment, Russian consumers can still buy foreign -made products.
Russian customs data also shows that the number of Acer products has entered Russia in the past year.From April 8th, 2022 to March 31, 2023, at least 744 Acer products entered Russia, while the same period of the same period of the year was 3735 batches, with a total value of 244.3 billion US dollars.
If calculated from the perspective, the total amount of Acer products in this period decreased by 71.1%from the previous year, of which most of the laptop computers and personal computer display accounted for shipments.
