Chinese companies are scrambling to secure advanced chip and electronics materials from U.S. suppliers before the new year, due to fears Washington will impose even more export restrictions on the sector, sources briefed on the matter told Nikkei Asia.
Orders to suppliers like DuPont, Entegris and Chemours have spiked since November and include a wide range of important consumable materials, such as chemical-mechanical polishing pads, filters, special containers, advanced lubricants and high-end light bulbs for inspection and testing, sources said.
