The U.S. government is set to introduce a new rule expanding U.S. restrictions on exporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Chinese chipmakers. It will also expand the Entity List with 120 China-based entities to close loops that enable Chinese fabs to obtain advanced chipmaking tools featuring American technologies, Reuters reports. But companies from key allies like Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea will get exemptions.
The forthcoming rule will affect roughly six facilities in China. The affected companies include various chip manufacturing plants, toolmakers, and companies involved in electronic design automation (EDA) software. The moves aim to further restrict China's access to advanced technology necessary for the advancement of its semiconductor industry.
