China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say

    SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) – China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain. The rule is not publicly documented, but chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand their plants…

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    China warns tech giants like Tencent and ByteDance over Nvidia H20 chip purchases

    China warns tech giants like Tencent and ByteDance over Nvidia H20 chip purchases

    Chinese officials have summoned domestic companies, including major tech firms Tencent and ByteDance, over their purchases of Nvidia’s H20 chips, demanding explanations and expressing concerns about information risks. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and other agencies have also held meetings in recent weeks with Baidu and smaller Chinese tech companies. According to sources speaking…

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