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Apple has agreed to use Intel's manufacturing facilities for some of its chips, following pressure from the Trump administration. The U.S. government converted $9 billion in federal grants into a 10% stake in Intel, becoming its largest shareholder, and facilitated deals with Nvidia and SpaceX. This marks a significant government intervention in the semiconductor industry, potentially reshaping global chip manufacturing dynamics and strengthening U.S. supply chain resilience. It also highlights the strategic importance of reviving domestic chip production amid geopolitical tensions with China. The $9 billion conversion came from CHIPS Act funds, and Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan meets monthly with Commerce officials. Intel's stock has tripled since March 2025, and the company's foundry services have secured major customers like Nvidia and SpaceX.

CXMT has signed a multi-year DRAM supply agreement with Tencent worth over 29.4 billion USD, covering server memory chips for up to five years. This deal enhances China's semiconductor self-sufficiency and provides CXMT with a major customer, with potential expansion to other Chinese internet companies like Alibaba Cloud, ByteDance, and Xiaomi. The agreement is reportedly for 3 to 5 years, and CXMT is also in talks with Alibaba Cloud, ByteDance, and Xiaomi for similar deals, according to sources.