Samsung, SK Hynix test Chinese chip tools as hedge against US risks
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are testing chipmaking equipment from China's Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) at their Chinese factories to mitigate risks from U.S. export controls. The evaluation, ongoing for about two years, reflects concerns over potential restrictions on importing U.S. tools, although Samsung stated it has not yet tested AMEC equipment for its China factory. This situation highlights the unintended consequences of U.S. technology controls, which may inadvertently benefit Chinese semiconductor firms.