Taiwan opens door to Starlink – but now it must wait to see if Elon Musk is ready to enter

Taiwan's legislature has approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act, paving the way for overseas satellite internet providers like Starlink to operate on the island. This change, enacted on Tuesday, exempts satellite communications operators from foreign ownership caps and the requirement for a Taiwanese chair, subject to security and public interest checks. Analysts suggest this move could bolster military and civilian communications resilience in the event of disruptions to conventional networks during a conflict with mainland China. These exemptions are believed to remove the primary legal barrier preventing Starlink, a SpaceX subsidiary, from commencing operations in Taiwan.