Commentary: US MATCH Act tightens chip tool controls as China builds local supply chain

Staff reporter, commentary Apr 8, 2026, 11:57 0

US lawmakers have introduced the MATCH Act to expand multilateral controls on semiconductor equipment exports. Credit: DIGITIMES

At SEMICON China 2026, Applied Materials and ASML kept a low profile under tightening US export controls, while domestic Chinese suppliers dominated visibility and floor presence.

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