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Chinese chip plants stockpiled hundreds of immersion lithography machines

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. The officials are urging Washington and its allies to halt further exports of the equipment, which is critical for advanced chipmaking, as concern grows over China's ability to expand its domestic semiconductor industry despite existing export controls.

Why now: Ongoing US-China tech tensions and debate over tightening export controls on advanced chipmaking equipment.

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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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