TSMC Seeks Permanent US Approval to Supply China Factories Amid Rising Tensions

TSMC received a one-year waiver from the US to supply its Nanjing factory despite export controls on China.
The US has restricted China's access to American chip technology, impacting companies like TSMC.
TSMC is now seeking permanent Validated End-User status for its Nanjing plant, which makes 12-22nm chips.
Taiwan, home to TSMC, has called for support from allies amid growing US-China tensions.
Japan offered subsidies for TSMC's new 6nm chip plant, aiming to boost its domestic semiconductor industry.