SK Hynix seeks US approval to ship chipmaking equipment to China plants as US factory condition
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-10-15
SK Hynix is reportedly seeking Washington's approval to export US chipmaking equipment to its China fabs to expand output there, in exchange for building a US factory. Commenters note the Korean chipmaker recognizes its exploitable leverage — something ASML could never manage.
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