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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.
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.
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.
Taiwan hit with 7.4 earthquake, TSMC evacuates some fabs, begins inspections (Updated)
The biggest quake in 25 years struck off of the island's east coast and chipmakers TSMC and UMC evacuated some factories.
US urges South Korea to join the China sanctions regime, adjust export controls to prevent the country from getting chipmaking tools
The U.S. hopes to patch another China semiconductor industry loophole.
