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Re:SMIC reaches 7nm without access to western equipment and ... by tarakat on Monday August 29, 2022 @06:23PM (#32644342)
You speak as if China and the West are hermetically sealed-off from each other. The West is worried because, just like every other strategic industry, China will try to take over the global market.

Yes, that's exactly what the West also tried. That doesn't mean it doesn't imperil the West to be on the receiving-end of these tactics.

Re:SMIC reaches 7nm without access to western equipment and ... by trasz on Tuesday August 30, 2022 @10:01AM (#32650554)
“The West” (US mostly) is worried China will _compete_ on the global market. Which is currently owned by the West.