Flags of China and the United States are displayed on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken on February 17, 2023. Photo: Reuters
US firm AXT applying for permits after China restricts chip-making exports
- California-headquartered AXT, which has manufacturing facilities in China, said its Chinese subsidiary Tongmei would immediately proceed to apply for the permits
- China’s commerce ministry said on Monday it would control exports of eight gallium products and six germanium products from August 1 to protect national security
Flags of China and the United States are displayed on a printed circuit board in this illustration picture taken on February 17, 2023. Photo: Reuters
