Huawei unit signs chip supply chain deal with China partner

Agreement between HiSilicon and Shenzhen toolmaker aimed at beating US pressure

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A Kunpeng 920 chipset designed by Huawei's Hisilicon subsidiary is on display at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen.  © Reuters

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

TAIPEI -- Huawei's chip design arm has struck a deal aimed at building up its domestic supply chain, a local partner said on Tuesday, in a first public move against a U.S. clampdown aimed at cutting its access to vital technology.

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