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China Denies SMIC's Alleged Chip Tool Shipments to Iran

3/28/2026

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China’s foreign ministry denied reports that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) shipped chipmaking tools to Iran, citing unnamed U.S. officials alleging shipments began a year ago.
Lin Jian, a spokesman for China's foreign ministry, said he was unfamiliar with the situation and verification showed the reports were incorrect.
China, a partner of Iran, has not provided military assistance and has called for peace talks after violence linked to U.S.-Israeli actions.

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China’s foreign ministry denied reports that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) shipped chipmaking tools to Iran, citing unnamed U.S. officials alleging shipments began a year ago.
Lin Jian, a spokesman for China's foreign ministry, said he was unfamiliar with the situation and verification showed the reports were incorrect.
China, a partner of Iran, has not provided military assistance and has called for peace talks after violence linked to U.S.-Israeli actions.