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https://www.geo.tv/latest/657358-us-says-iran-may-have-received-chipmaking-support-from-china
Iran military may have received chipmaking support from China: US officials
Mar 27, 2026 - US officials say shipments began year ago and may still be ongoing.Says collaboration may include training on semiconductor technology.Allegations risk...
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/a-deeper-look-at-the-tightened-chipmaking-supply-chain-and-where-it-may-be-headed-in-2026-nobodys-scaling-up-says-analyst-as-industry-remains-conservative-on-capacity
A deeper look at the tightened chipmaking supply chain, and where it may be headed in 2026 —...
Jan 2, 2026 - We sit down with two high-profile analysts to get some answers about where the chipmaking industry might be headed next.
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-16/Musk-s-team-asks-suppliers-to-move-at-light-speed-on-chipmaking-plan-1Mo9sphptFS/p.html
Musk's team asks suppliers to move at 'light speed' on chipmaking plan - CGTN
Apr 16, 2026 - Elon Musk's staff asked silicon manufacturing suppliers to move at
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https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bipartisan-bill-seeks-tougher-curbs-on-chinese-chipmaking-tools-6007909?cmt=1
Bipartisan Bill Seeks Tougher Curbs on Chinese Chipmaking Tools | The Epoch Times
Apr 5, 2026 - The MATCH Act would ban sales and servicing of key lithography machines to China and push allies to adopt similar restrictions.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/china-convicts-27-people-for-smuggling-antimony-166-tons-of-mineral-used-for-semiconductor-manufacturing-exported-without-licenses-court-decides
China convicts 27 people for smuggling 166 tons of critical chipmaking element antimony —...
Dec 19, 2025 - The main defendant received a 12-year prison sentence and a 1 million Yuan fine.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/imecs-new-post-exposure-bake-method-speeds-up-euv-chipmaking-tools-boosting-production-for-the-most-advanced-chips-20-percent-gain-in-photoresist-improvement-from-increased-oxygen-concentration
Imec's new post-exposure bake method speeds up EUV chipmaking tools, boosting production for the...
Feb 27, 2026 - But a new PEB tool will be needed.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/manufacturing/1-500-percent-price-increase-on-some-rare-earth-elements-squeezes-chipmaking-business-yttrium-surge-caused-by-trade-war-between-u-s-and-china
1,500% price increase on some rare earth elements squeezes chipmaking business — Yttrium surge...
Nov 20, 2025 - Prices have gone through the roof, surging from $8 to $126 per kilogram in under 12 months.
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https://arstechnica.com/reviews/2024/01/canon-plans-to-disrupt-chipmaking-with-low-cost-stamp-machine/
Canon plans to disrupt chipmaking with low-cost “stamp” machine - Ars Technica
Jan 29, 2024 - Company is challenging industry leader ASML with its nanoprint lithography tech.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/27/tech/smic-china-iran/
China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, U.S. officials say - The Japan...
Mar 27, 2026 - The officials said SMIC, which had been heavily sanctioned by the U.S. government over alleged ties to the Chinese military, began sending the tools to Iran...
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https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/lawmakers-push-restrictions-chipmaking-equipment-exports-china-match-act/816945/
Lawmakers push to restrict chipmaking equipment exports to China | Manufacturing Dive
The MATCH Act addresses loopholes that allow countries to obtain restricted technology through front companies, subsidiaries and allied countries.
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https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/bipartisan-bill-seeks-tougher-curbs-on-chinese-chipmaking-tools-6007909
Bipartisan Bill Seeks Tougher Curbs on Chinese Chipmaking Tools | The Epoch Times
Apr 5, 2026 - The MATCH Act would ban sales and servicing of key lithography machines to China and push allies to adopt similar restrictions.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/u-s-lawmakers-aim-to-ban-export-of-duv-chipmaking-and-etching-tools-to-leading-firms-in-china-bipartisan-proposal-would-ban-lithography-equipment-for-huawei-smic-and-others
US lawmakers aim to ban export of DUV chipmaking and etching tools to leading firms in China —...
Apr 6, 2026 - Chinese chipmakers will lose ability to buy advanced tools for trailing node fabs, if new proposes becomes the law.
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