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Apple reportedly lobbies Uncle Sam for access to Chinese memory chips — tech giant allegedly wants to buy from blacklisted CXMT

Following a historic price hike, the Financial Times reports that Apple is lobbying in Washington to secure approval to buy cheaper RAM from CXMT. The manufacturer is currently designated as a Chinese military company, but is not entirely banned by the White House.

Tom’s Hardware

Apple seeks US approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese company

Reports suggest that Apple is actively reaching out to the Trump administration in an effort to source memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies, a Chinese firm currently banned by the Pentagon. This initiative aims to combat the financial burden caused by rising chip costs, a prevalent issue for various U.S.…

The Economic Times

SSD expert shares some worrying truths about Chinese chip makers — and I think this could be more bad news for the RAM crisis

Here's another sign the RAM crisis is here to stay, as boss in SSD supply chain shares some home truths about Chinese chip makers.

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DeepSeek was set to be added to US Entity List for supporting China’s military and intelligence operations, report claims — White House holds off to avoid escalating tensions with China

DeepSeek and CXMT, which have both been tagged as supporting Chinese military and intelligence operations, are set to be added to the U.S.'s Entity List. However, the White House hasn't included them yet in order to avoid escalating trade tensions with Beijing.

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Chinese memory brands ditch Samsung and Micron for homegrown CXMT and YMTC silicon — Corsair, HP, and Dell are already adopting the China-produced DDR5 chips

Chinese memory brands Gloway and KingBank have begun using homemade chips to produce DDR5 memory kits in lieu of Samsung, Micron, or SK hynix DRAM.

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US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources say

DeepSeek, CXMT and other companies were approved by an interagency committee last year for addition to the Commerce Department's Entity List, which is being reported for the first time. Reuters is also exclusively reporting the large number of companies awaiting publication on the list.

The Economic Times

U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources say

America has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies were flagged for national security risks. The US aims to prevent further escalation of tensions with Beijing.

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BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

The Guardian - UK

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. This move, superseding a 2025 list, could heighten U.S.-China tensions and impact firms through future contracting restrictions.

The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's military

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in…

The Economic Times

China's chipmakers emerge as rising force in AI memory market: Report

The report highlighted that China's leading NAND flash maker, Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), and top DRAM producer, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), are advancing their IPO plans at a time when demand for AI-related memory chips is surging globally.

The Economic Times

Corsair DDR5 stick spotted using Chinese memory chips — here's why that could mean the RAM crisis ends sooner than expected

Is this a sign that the predicted memory cavalry is rushing to the rescue?

TechRadar

Chinese memory maker CXMT enters mainstream consumer memory with Corsair Vengeance DDR5 kit — Chinese-made DRAM emerges as an antidote for crushing shortages

Is the answer to the RAM crisis Chinese-made DRAM that's much cheaper to source since those companies aren't tied up in AI data center contracts? It's too early to say yet, but when a manufacturer as big as Corsair starts using DDR5 modules from ChangXing Memory Technologies (CXMT), that notion…

Tom’s Hardware

China's CXMT expects revenue to surge as memory chip demand soars

China's top memory chipmaker, CXMT, anticipates first-half revenue around $17.62 billion, driven by a global memory supercycle fueled by AI demand. The company expects net profit up to 57 billion yuan, showcasing significant growth with first-quarter revenue soaring over 700% year-on-year.

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Samsung engineer sentenced to 7 years in prison for selling chipmaking trade secrets to Chinese chipmaker — ex-employee supplied 10nm DRAM data to CXMT for $2 million

An ex-Samsung employee accused of corporate espionage has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for sharing over 600 critical chipmaking steps.

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'We have no choice but to impose a severe punishment': Ex Samsung researcher sentenced to 7 years in prison for leaking DRAM tech to a Chinese competitor

The semiconductor process tech was reportedly deemed 'a core national technology' of South Korea.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese fabs import record volumes of US chipmaking equipment via Singapore and Malaysia — homegrown tool makers booked record 2025 revenues as price competition squeezes margins

2025 was a bumper year for Chinese chipmaking equipment firms Naura, AMEC, ACM Research, and Piotech, with each posting record revenues.

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US 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

Bipartisan group of U.S. senators propose to impose blanket ban on export of advanced DUV lithography and etching tools to Chinese companies known to have worked with China's military, such as CXMT, Huawei, SMIC, and YMTC.

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Is Apple set to turn to China for its next memory partner? Mac maker reportedly searching for new partners as negotiations get tricky

Apple explores partnerships with Chinese memory manufacturers YMTC and CXMT to diversify DRAM and NAND supply amid price volatility.

Tom’s Guide

RAM prices keep rising in 2026 — Acer exec says PC makers may bypass major suppliers to keep laptops affordable

Acer has shared its plan with Tom’s Guide to work with “multiple smaller” RAM vendors to bypass the consumer tech price crisis caused by the big three focusing on the AI boom.

Tom’s Hardware

Leading PC manufacturers considering using Chinese memory chips, report claims — HP and Dell qualifying CXMT DRAM, Acer and Asus asking Chinese partners to source locally-made memory chips

HP and Dell are reportedly qualifying CXMT memory chips for their products, while Asus and Acer are asking their partners to source locally-made memory modules. The ongoing memory chip shortage is forcing even big companies to look for alternative sources to Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix.

Tom’s Hardware

HP reportedly eyes Chinese suppliers for DRAM as global shortage sparks shake-up — analyst says memory chips are commodities that can easily be replaced

A tech analyst claims that HP told the Bank of America that it's considering buying memory chips from China to help alleviate the ongoing shortage.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares $4.2 billion USD IPO to take advantage of tight memory market — company lays out path to profitability as DRAM demand skyrockets worldwide

Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares to file for IPO in Beijing, aiming to raise $4.2 billion USD in order to expand production and fund next-gen DRAM development.

Tom’s Hardware

Former Samsung engineer accused of giving 10nm DRAM data to China's CXMT, handwritten notes detailed over 600 process steps — gas flow ratios, photoresist settings and more critical stages detailed

A former Samsung Engineer accused of offering the secrets behind the company's 10nm DRAM data to China's ChangXin Memory Technologies has been accused of making hundreds of handwritten notes on detailed process steps.

International Business Times UK

Samsung Execs Charged in Massive 10nm DRAM Trillion-Won Leak to China

Authorities in Seoul have indicted former Samsung executives for leaking vital 10nm DRAM blueprints to China's CXMT.

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