Huawei And SMIC Have Now Been Included In TSMC's Export Control List, With Both Chinese Entities Now Requiring A Permit From Suppliers To Receive Manufactured Goods

Chinese entities were already backed into a corner, but with the latest decision taken by TSMC, companies like Huawei and SMIC will now have to get even more creative if they ever want to get their hands on any foreign supplies to manufacture chips. According to the latest report, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant has included the two aforementioned firms in its export control list, meaning that both Huawei and SMIC now have to obtain an official permit if they desire any overseas equipment. This turn of events could provide more encouragement to these companies to seek self-sufficiency, but the path…