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Chinese chip plants stockpile immersion lithography machines, former US officials warn

Original: Chinese semiconductor plants have amassed hundreds of immersion lithography machines worth billions of dollars in recent

Chinese semiconductor plants have accumulated hundreds of immersion lithography machines worth billions of dollars in recent years, according to former US officials. They are urging Washington and its allies to shut down further exports of the equipment, which is critical for making advanced chips and has been a central target of US export controls against China.

Why now: The report fuels ongoing debate in Washington about tightening export controls on semiconductor equipment to China.

ChinaUnited StatesSouth China Morning Postsemiconductor industry

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• Chinese semiconductor plants have amassed hundreds of immersion lithography machines worth billions of dollars in recent years, according to former US officials, who urged Washington and its allies to shut down further exports. https://www. scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article… · china@universeodon.com · 1

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