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Plugging the PRC's Southeast Asian Semiconductor Pipeline

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29 September 2026

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The United States is facing challenges in enforcing export controls as advanced semiconductors are illicitly diverted to China through Southeast Asian intermediaries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. U.S. lawmakers urge increased enforcement funding and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries to close enforcement gaps, while also pushing U.S. semiconductor manufacturers to improve compliance efforts.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face tighter U.S. export controls targeting chip sales through Southeast Asia. Strengthen your compliance and due diligence now or risk losing market access as enforcement tightens.

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