[News] China Curbs Helium Exports Amid Global Supply Risks; Critical for EUV and ...

China has introduced immediate export restrictions on helium, a critical coolant for EUV lithography systems used in advanced chipmaking, citing domestic supply security amid global disruptions. Though China produces only 1.6% of global helium, the move signals tightening of an already fragile semiconductor supply chain as AI chip demand surges.

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