Yangtze Memory Technologies forces US employees to leave
Published in PC Hardware


US export controls mean losing your job or your citizenship

The Financial Times claims that Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies [YMTC] has asked American employees in core tech positions to leave.

Apple abandons Chinese memory maker
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 11:22

Apple abandons Chinese memory maker


Will probably jack the price up to cover it

Apple's cunning plan to keep its margins high by using cheap and cheerful Chinese chips in its iPhones has been stuffed-up by the US trade war.

YMTC boss steps down
Published in PC Hardware
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 11:03

YMTC boss steps down


Another mysterious exit 

CEO of Chinese RAM and SSD maker YMTC Simon Yang appears to have stepped down from his position, following other senior Chinese chipmaking execs.