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China chip tool imports shift to Southeast Asia as US tightens export controls
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China snaps up US chip tools via Southeast Asia amid supply chain shift - Nikkei Asia
TAIPEI -- China's imports of chipmaking equipment from Malaysia and Singapore rose sharply in 2025 to surpass those from the U.S., which sank to an eight-year low, a Nikkei Asia analysis has found -- yet American companies remain a vital source of advanced tools for the country.
US proposals to tighten China chip tool exports will be a blow to equipment suppliers - New Electronics
While the company is already barred from shipping EUV systems to China, DUV tools have continued to flow under existing rules. China accounted for around a third of ASML’s sales in 2025, down from more than 40% the previous year, and projections suggest that figure could fall further in 2026.
Semiconductors: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
Semiconductors are the cornerstone technology of the information age. These tiny electronic devices, usually smaller than a postage stamp, power the modern economy by acting as data-processing brains for products, from smartphones to cars and spacecraft.
