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Republicans Slam Intel Over China-Tied Chip Equipment

12/18/2025

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Republican lawmakers criticize Intel for evaluating ACM Research chipmaking equipment tied to China.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) warns the tools could let China compromise semiconductor capabilities.
Representative John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) warns that Chinese equipment could erase America's AI edge.
Intel says it complies with U.S. laws and is not using ACM tools.
China's industrial output grew 4.8% in November; retail sales rose 1.3%, missing forecasts.

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Republican lawmakers criticize Intel for evaluating ACM Research chipmaking equipment tied to China.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) warns the tools could let China compromise semiconductor capabilities.
Representative John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) warns that Chinese equipment could erase America's AI edge.
Intel says it complies with U.S. laws and is not using ACM tools.
China's industrial output grew 4.8% in November; retail sales rose 1.3%, missing forecasts.