Chinese chip maker SMIC applies to renew licence to supply Huawei: state media

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp has asked for Washington’s approval to continue supplying Huawei

Further trade sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on telecoms equipment maker and smartphone giant Huawei go into effect on Tuesday

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People walk in front of the gate of chip foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp’s headquarters in Shanghai on September 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

Published: 7:46pm, 15 Sep 2020Updated: 4:12am, 3 Feb 2021

China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) has asked for approval from the United States to continue supplying Huawei Technologies, state media outlet Beijing News reported on Tuesday, citing the company.

SMIC told the newspaper that it had, in accordance with regulations, applied in the US to continue supplying Huawei, and reiterated that it will abide by relevant laws and regulations in all countries and regions.

SMIC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters.

The restrictions imposed by Washington in May on Huawei, barring major semiconductor companies from supplying chips or providing services to the Shenzhen-based company, go into effect on Tuesday.

Companies hoping to continue doing business with Huawei, the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker and China’s biggest smartphone vendor, must now first receive a licence from Washington.

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