Apple has initiated testing of DRAM chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) for devices intended for the Chinese market, according to a report by the Financial Times.
The move marks a significant step in the tech giant's efforts to localize its supply chain within China, potentially reducing reliance on foreign memory suppliers for its domestic operations.
Simultaneously, Apple is lobbying the US government to permit broader use of CXMT's products beyond devices sold exclusively in China.
This dual approach highlights the company's attempt to balance geopolitical pressures with operational efficiency.
CXMT, a state-backed Chinese memory manufacturer, remains on the Pentagon's blacklist, complicating any potential expansion of its role in Apple's global supply chain.
The development underscores the growing complexity of semiconductor sourcing amid US-China trade tensions.