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.

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