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Recent #Sanctions news in the semiconductor industry

weixin
9 days ago

US Treasury Sanctions 9 Over Shwe Kokko Scam Hub, Aims to Protect Americans

➀ The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on nine individuals linked to the Shwe Kokko scam hub in Myanmar.

➁ The sanctions aim to disrupt the ability of criminal groups to conduct large-scale fraud, forced labor, physical abuse, and theft of Americans' savings.

➂ According to OFAC, the scam centers have caused over $10 billion in losses to Americans in 2024.

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tomshardware
24 days ago

Singapore company allegedly helped China smuggle $2 billion worth of Nvidia AI processors, report claims — Nvidia denies that the accused has any China ties, but a U.S. investigation is underway

➀ A Singaporean company, Megaspeed, allegedly used U.S.-based subsidiaries and shell entities to bypass sanctions and export $2B worth of restricted NVIDIA AI GPUs (H100/H800) to China;

➁ Investigations revealed suspicious practices, including sealed GPU crates in Malaysian data centers and empty offices linked to Chinese shell firms;

➂ NVIDIA denies direct China ties, but U.S. officials challenge the legitimacy of sales involving sanctioned entities like Inspur's subsidiary Aivres.

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seekingalpha
24 days ago

Great Elm Capital: Dramatic Downside Presents Opportunity To Accumulate (Rating Upgrade)

1. The U.S. is reportedly considering imposing sanctions on China's CXMT to restrict its access to advanced chip manufacturing technology; 2. This move aims to curb China's progress in semiconductor production amid ongoing tech competition; 3. The sanctions could disrupt global supply chains and escalate tensions in the semiconductor industry.
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seekingalpha
29 days ago

Zscaler: Why I'm Doubling Down Now

1. The U.S. is investigating Chinese semiconductor firms for allegedly bypassing sanctions by transferring technology to Huawei for its Mate 60's 7nm chip; 2. The probe focuses on SMIC and Huawei's collaboration, which enabled advanced chip production despite U.S. export restrictions; 3. The investigation reflects U.S. concerns over China's semiconductor advancements and may lead to stricter export controls.
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seekingalpha
5 months ago

Politics And The Markets 06/07/25

1. The US government is evaluating sanctions against Chinese semiconductor firm CXMT to restrict its access to advanced chipmaking technology; 2. The move aims to curb China's progress in semiconductor manufacturing, citing potential military applications; 3. This escalation reflects ongoing tech competition between the US and China in critical industries.
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seekingalpha
5 months ago

Chevron's $3bn Challenge: Venezuela

1. Chevron faces a 5% revenue risk due to U.S. sanctions in Venezuela but maintains strategic assets for future opportunities; 2. The article analyzes the financial implications of Chevron potentially exiting Venezuela; 3. It evaluates CVX's dividend stability and optimal portfolio allocation for dividend-focused investors.
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tomshardware
10 months ago

US Senate finds Commerce Department’s efforts to enact bans and sanction “inadequate” — investigation finds agency underfunded, must rely on voluntary compliance by chipmakers

➀ The U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations finds the Department of Commerce's efforts to enforce bans and sanctions against Russia and China inadequate due to underfunding. ➁ The investigation reveals the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) lacks resources to effectively enforce export controls and must rely on voluntary compliance from chipmakers. ➂ Despite sanctions, high-tech American chips are still found in Russian drones and missiles, and sanctioned firms create new entities to import American tech.
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weixin
11 months ago

In-Depth Analysis: The Key Points of Biden's Final Chip Sanctions Plan

➀ The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed new restrictions on equipment, software, and HBM, listing 140 Chinese semiconductor companies on the 'Entity List'.

➁ The sanctions are a culmination of previous measures, with the U.S. Commerce Secretary describing it as 'comprehensive and innovative'.

➂ The details of the sanctions include restrictions on the transfer of key equipment, chips, or technology outside of the U.S., Japan, and Europe, and the inclusion of semiconductor-related software and 'software keys' in the restrictions.

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tomshardware
11 months ago

Chinese companies are reportedly reluctant to adopt homegrown chips — domestic solutions are technologically too far behind

➀ Despite U.S. sanctions and China's localization efforts, Chinese companies remain reluctant to adopt domestic chips; ➁ The reluctance stems from technological limitations, availability of reliable foreign alternatives, and lack of government requirements; ➂ AI and HPC sectors are particularly challenging, with limited access to advanced technologies and domestic alternatives struggling to compete.
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weixin
11 months ago

140 Chinese Semiconductor Companies Added to Entity List: Impact Analysis

➀ The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 140 Chinese semiconductor-related companies to the Entity List.

➁ The focus of the crackdown is on domestic semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturers, including North Microelectronics, Top Technology, and Shanghai Shengmei.

➂ The impact on the Chinese semiconductor equipment industry is significant, with many leading domestic companies facing sanctions and restrictions on procurement of U.S. components.

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weixin
11 months ago

Analysis of the Suspension of 7nm Supply: Implications and Preparations

➀ The U.S. government's recent suspension of 7nm and below process AI chip manufacturing by TSMC and Samsung has raised concerns about the implications and future impacts;

➁ The details of the sanctions, including the conditions for restriction and the potential for future policies, are discussed;

➂ The article analyzes the broader implications of the sanctions on the AI and GPU industries, as well as the potential impact on cloud computing and autonomous driving chips;

➃ The necessity for China to accelerate its 7nm development and the importance of a coordinated national effort are highlighted;

➄ The challenges and opportunities for China's semiconductor industry in the face of the global shift towards advanced technologies are discussed.

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swarajyamag
about 1 year ago

How China's State-funded Semiconductor Chipmaker SMIC Is Overcoming US Sanctions And Developing A 5-nanometer Chip

➀ SMIC has been producing 7-nanometer chips since 2021 and is now developing 5-nanometer chips using alternative methods like quadruple patterning. ➁ Despite US sanctions, SMIC has received significant government support and subsidies to advance its semiconductor technology. ➂ SMIC's progress in chip manufacturing positions it as a key player in China's quest for semiconductor self-sufficiency, though challenges remain in achieving high yields and accessing advanced tools.
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