( September 1, 2025, 03:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has opposed Washington's decision to remove three semiconductor companies operating in China — Intel Dalian, Samsung, and SK Hynix — from its "validated end-user" list. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that the US must immediately correct these so-called "wrongdoings." Citing the fact that semiconductors are a highly globalized industry built over decades into an interconnected ecosystem, the ministry said the US action, driven by self-interest, weaponizes export controls and threatens the stability of global chip-supply chains. The US Commerce Department announced the change on Aug. 29, preventing these companies from importing certain chip-making equipment without repeatedly applying for licenses.The statement follows:...
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