💥 Tech shake-up alert! The U.S. Department of Commerce just dropped three big names—Intel Semiconductor (Dalian), Samsung China Semiconductor, and SK Hynix Semiconductor (China)—from its "validated end-user" (VEU) list.
⚙️ So, what’s VEU? It’s a green light that lets U.S. companies ship certain high-tech civilian goods—think advanced chip-making gear—straight to pre-approved entities without getting a license every single time.
📱 China’s Ministry of Commerce spokesperson didn’t hold back: the global semiconductor scene is a tightly woven web, and turning export controls into a trade tool could seriously shake up worldwide chip supply chains.
🤝 Beijing’s message to Washington? Fix this move ASAP and help keep the world’s tech pipelines stable and secure.
💡 In a final note, China says it’ll take all steps needed to protect its companies’ legit rights and interests—stay tuned for how this high-stakes saga unfolds!
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China opposes U.S. removal of semiconductor firms from VEU list
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