Samsung, SK Hynix Get U.S. Chip Export Waivers for China Operations
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The South Korean government said Samsung and SK Hynix secured waivers from U.S. rules limiting chip exports to China.
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The waivers allow the companies to continue operating in China without restrictions.
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The waivers provide stability for South Korean chipmakers who dominate memory chip production.
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It's unclear if Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company received a similar waiver.
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The indefinite waivers remove uncertainty about production in China for Samsung and SK Hynix.