Chipmakers must prove 50% home‑grown gear in procurement to win China’s state clearance

Chipmakers now face a hard requirement before adding new factory capacity, as they must show that at least 50% of their equipment is domestically made to secure state approval, according to a report from Reuters. Three people familiar with the process said authorities have allegedly delivered this message directly to companies seeking clearance. The rule […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/chipmakers-50-home%e2%80%91grown-china-clearance/