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U.S. Proposes Stricter Export Controls for Samsung and SK Hynix Chip Operations in China
U.S. Proposes Stricter Export Controls for Samsung and SK Hynix Chip Operations in China
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The Biden administration is advancing a new regulatory framework that WOULD require Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to obtain annual approvals for exporting chipmaking equipment to their Chinese facilities. The proposed "site license" system replaces existing waivers, mandating detailed annual declarations of restricted materials.
This policy shift reflects escalating tensions in the semiconductor sector, where the U.S. seeks to monitor technology flows without disrupting global supply chains. Memory chip production—a critical sector where both Korean firms dominate—now faces additional compliance layers despite exemptions for their Chinese fabs.
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