Apple Seeks U.S. Approval to Buy Chips From Blacklisted Chinese Supplier

Apple wants permission to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies, a Chinese firm sanctioned by the Pentagon for military ties. DRAM memory accounts for 10–15% of device costs. CXMT's chips undercut Samsung and SK Hynix. The June 2026 request exposes the bind: tightening China's chip development while letting companies cut costs.