U.S. Renews Chip Equipment Access for TSMC’s China Operations
美国延长台积电中国业务的芯片设备准入
The U.S. government has granted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) an annual licence allowing it to import U.S.-made chipmaking equipment into its Nanjing plant in China. TSMC said the approval will ensure uninterrupted factory operations and stable product deliveries. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix of South Korea have also received similar licences.Previously, these companies operated under special exemptions, known as validated end-user status, from U.S. export restrictions aimed at limiting China’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. Those exemptions expired on December 31, requiring firms to apply for export licences for 2026.TSMC said the licence allows U.S. export-controlled items to be supplied without individual vendor approvals. The Nanjing facility mainly produces 16-nanometre and other mature-node chips and contributed about 2.4% of TSMC’s revenue in 2024.
美国政府已向台积电（TSMC）发放年度许可，允许其向中国南京工厂进口美国制造的芯片生产设备。台积电表示，这一批准将确保工厂运营和产品交付不受影响。韩国的三星电子和SK海力士也获得了类似许可。此前，这些公司享有“经验证最终用户”豁免，可免于美国对华芯片出口限制。该豁免已于12月31日到期，企业需为2026年重新申请出口许可。台积电称，该许可允许美国受管制设备直接供应，无需逐项审批。南京工厂主要生产16纳米等成熟制程芯片，2024年贡献了台积电约2.4%的营收。
