Apple is seeking government approval for purchases from Changxin Memory Technologies while navigating existing blacklists and component price increases.
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Updated Aug 17
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Apple is seeking government approval for purchases from Changxin Memory Technologies while navigating existing blacklists and component price increases.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Apple is considering using Chinese RAM chips while navigating US export controls and planning supply chain changes.Sub-event
Tim Cook is lobbying Washington for assurances as Apple seeks chips from blacklisted Changxin Memory Technologies.1 source
Apple is pursuing deeper ties with Chinese suppliers like CXMT.1 source
Apple seeks government approval for CXMT purchases amid blacklists and rising component costs.1 source
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Global memory market competition driven by Chinese chip advancesAlso in this story
- Global memory market share is constrained by AI demand.
- Changxin Memory Technologies is challenging its inclusion on the Pentagon blacklist.
- CXMT's expansion is creating pricing pressure on Micron's DRAM business, while also offering potential supply flexibility to Apple Inc. amidst U.S. policy restrictions.
- Apple raises prices citing memory shortage, accuses Micron of price-gouging, and seeks cheaper memory from CXMT.
The entities involved
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Apple Inc.
American multinational technology company based in Cupertino, California
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Changxin Memory Technologies
Chinese semiconductor manufacturer
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