Korean HBM reportedly reaches China's AI chip sector via export control loophole

A reported loophole in US export controls allows high-bandwidth memory made by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to reach China's AI chip industry, including Huawei's next-generation chips.

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2026-11-04 02:59 · DigiTimes Asia
Decoy processors carry Korean HBM past US export controls into China

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