China intervenes in memory supply; Apple outpaces local smartphone vendors

Siu Han, Taipei

Apr 8, 2026, 17:29 0

Memory shortages are pushing prices sharply higher, forcing a reshuffle across the consumer electronics market. Chinese authorities have intervened for a second time, convening domestic memory leaders CXMT and YMTC to provide "strategic support" aimed at...

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