U.S. to extend China chip export waivers for Taiwan, Korea chipmakers

Washington prioritizes avoiding turmoil in global semiconductor supply chains

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South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has 40% of its DRAM semiconductor production capacity in China. The company is among those granted a waiver by the U.S. to continue exporting semiconductor technology to China. © Reuters

RINTARO TOBITA, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has decided to extend its one-year exemption allowing South Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers to continue bringing advanced semiconductor technology and related equipment into China, multiple industry sources told Nikkei.

The move is seen as potentially undermining U.S. efforts to curb China's ambitions in the tech sector. But it is also expected to prevent widespread disruption in the global semiconductor supply chain.

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