TSMC Suspends Advanced Chip Orders from Mainland China Amid Industry Changes

TSMC Halts Advanced Chip Orders from Mainland China

Source: South China Morning Post

Overview of TSMC's Decision

• TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, has ceased accepting advanced chip orders from clients in mainland China.
• Effective next week, TSMC will stop producing chips using technologies at or below 7-nanometers for these clients.

Context of the Decision

• This move follows reports from a Canadian research firm that identified TSMC components in a Huawei AI processor, raising concerns about potential violations of US export controls.
• TSMC denies any wrongdoing and is collaborating with the US Commerce Department for further investigation.

Reaction from Related Parties

• Huawei has stated it has not manufactured chips through TSMC since the US imposed restrictions targeting Huawei in 2020.
• Details of TSMC's decision were initially reported by Ijiwei.com, a Chinese semiconductor industry news site.