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US orders chip firms to halt shipments to China Hua Hong for advanced chip work
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Published on 28 April 2026
Targeted tools for advanced chips stop at Hua Hong
The US Commerce Department has directed several chip equipment companies to pause some shipments to China’s Hua Hong, widely seen as a key player in advanced chip production. Firms like Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA are reportedly affected. The restrictions are designed to slow China’s progress on cutting-edge, AI-focused chip capabilities and preserve US technological leadership.
- US Commerce ordered chip equipment firms to halt some shipments to Hua Hong
- The move targets facilities believed to produce advanced chips
- Major US suppliers including Lam Research and KLA are reportedly involved
- Restrictions aim to protect US lead in AI chip technology
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