Exclusive-SK Hynix conditions new US factory on more US chip equipment exports to China, sources say

SK Hynix is conditioning the establishment of a new factory in the US on the government allowing more chip equipment exports to China. According to sources, the company seeks to tie the investment in US manufacturing capacity to the easing of export restrictions. This strategic move aims to ensure that SK Hynix can maintain its operational capabilities in China while expanding its footprint within the United States, linking domestic investment to international trade permissions.