This Week's IC Industry Highlights: The US government has rescinded equipment waivers previously granted to four major wafer fabrication plants in China, including those operated by Samsung and SK Hynix. These plants will now be required to apply for individual licenses for equipment imports after a 120-day grace period. Meanwhile, Huawei has officially launched its Kirin 9020 chip, boasting a self-developed architecture and a notably higher rate of localized components. In financial distress, Chongqing Silian Microelectronics has entered liquidation proceedings, burdened by debts surpassing 30 million yuan. Additionally, unverified rumors about Donald Trump's health have surfaced online, specifically alleging that he was hospitalized due to a stroke, a claim promptly refuted by the White House.
