The United States is reportedly preparing to release a list of Chinese chipmaking facilities that will be prohibited from receiving crucial tools. This move could significantly impact the global semiconductor industry.
What Happened: The U.S. government is compiling a list of advanced Chinese chip factories that will be barred from obtaining essential equipment, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. The list is expected to be made public in the coming months.
This initiative aims to enable U.S. companies to better comply with the restrictions on technology flow into China. The U.S. Department of Commerce had previously prohibited American companies from supplying equipment to Chinese factories producing advanced chips, citing national security concerns.
However, companies have encountered difficulties identifying the specific factories in China that produce advanced chips. They have long urged the commerce department to publish a list to facilitate compliance with the restrictions.
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