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flag U.S. approves 2026 semiconductor equipment exports to Samsung and SK Hynix's China plants under new review rules.

flag The U.S. has approved annual export licenses for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ship semiconductor manufacturing equipment to their China facilities in 2026, providing temporary relief after previous license waivers were revoked. flag The move replaces the expired "validated end user" status, requiring future shipments to undergo individual U.S. export reviews. flag The change reflects tighter controls under the Trump administration’s review of Biden-era policies, aimed at limiting China’s access to advanced technology amid rising global demand for memory chips driven by AI.

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