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US sanctions transform China into legacy chip production juggernaut
China's legacy chip production has skyrocketed since U.S. export sanctions took effect. In Q1 2024, China's legacy chip production was three times what it was in Q1 2019.
U.S. blacklists Intel's and Nvidia's key partner in China
The U.S. government added Sitonholy, one of China's largest solution providers based on Intel and Nvidia processors, to the Entity List.
Nanotronics promises modular, shippable chip fab facilities powered by Nvidia GPUs and AI
Nanotronics' switch fabrication units start at 1,715 square meters.
Huawei builds major tool R&D center in Shanghai
Huawei invests billions in wafer fab equipment research and development to make leading-edge chips.
US CHIPS and Science program puts R&D funding on hold
The U.S. Commerce Department halts CHIPS funding for R&D facilities.
Samsung to double investment in Texas fab, spend $44 billion to build leading-edge chips: Report
Samsung to add another fab module, an advanced packaging facility, and an R&D center to its Taylor, Texas, campus.
The US wants ASML to stop servicing its advanced chipmaking tools in China: Report
The U.S. government plans to ask the Dutch government to force ASML to stop servicing its advanced lithography systems in China.
Taiwan earthquake causes estimated $62 million in damage and disruptions for TSMC
Insiders talk about broken beams, columns, and cracked walls.
