On August 9, 2026, US media reported that Apple has tested memory chips from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) on iPhones and MacBooks, and has held preliminary negotiations with CXMT on procurement, planning to use them in some devices sold in China while seeking the White House's approval.
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2026-10-04 01:28 · 🖼 8月9日，《华尔街日报》援引知情人士报道称，苹果已在iPhone、MacBook等产品线上测试中国长鑫存储（CXMT）的内存芯片，并与长鑫展开初步供应谈判，计划将相...
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The Standard转路透：Apple tests China's CXMT memory chips
2026-10-09 07:53 · Apple has been testing memory chips from China's CXMT across product lines including iPhones and MacBooks, to mitigate a component shortage fueled by the AI boom, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
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Fox Business：Apple reportedly testing Chinese-made memory chips
2026-10-09 07:53 · Apple is hoping to receive approval from the White House for the arrangement, which could face scrutiny under rules that aim to block U.S. firms from transferring technology and sensitive data to Chinese companies, including CXMT.
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US Media Reveals Apple Testing Chinese CXMT Memory Chips for Devices Sold in China
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