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China bans research company that helped unearth Huawei's use of TSMC tech despite U.S. bans — TechInsights added to Unreliable Entity List by state authorities

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China has added TechInsights, a research firm that exposed Huawei's use of TSMC technology despite U.S. bans, to its Unreliable Entity List. This move comes after TechInsights revealed Huawei's reliance on TSMC, potentially contradicting China's push for semiconductor self-reliance. While most companies on the list are defense contractors, TechInsights specializes in semiconductor intelligence and teardowns. The ban prohibits transactions with these entities, impacting TechInsights and its subsidiaries globally. The implications for TechInsights' business operations remain uncertain following China's announcement.

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