US Lawmaker Says SMIC's Huawei Chip May Violate Sanctions

The transcript discusses the Huawei Mate phone and the potential violation of sanctions by SMIC, a Chinese semiconductor company. It highlights the US export controls on chip technology to China and reveals SMIC's unexpected ability to produce advanced chips despite being blacklisted. The need for SMIC to comply with US rules to supply Huawei is emphasized, and an investigation into SMIC's activities is called for due to the sensitive nature of the issue for Huawei.

How do the export controls imposed by the Biden administration affect companies like SMIC?

What implications does the presence of a 7-nanometer chip in the Huawei phone have on the current tech war?

What challenges does SMIC face in producing chips for Huawei after being blacklisted?

Why is the investigation into SMIC's activities significant for Huawei?

Discuss the sensitivity of the issue surrounding Huawei and its chip suppliers.