US lets TSMC keep making chips in China with new license

Business Jan 01, 2026

TSMC, a major chipmaker from Taiwan, just got the green light from the US to keep bringing American chip-making gear into its Nanjing, China factory.
This annual license allows TSMC to continue operations after the previous exemption ended on December 31, 2025, so TSMC can keep its production running smoothly—even after a previous exemption ended on December 31, 2025.

Why this matters

With tighter US rules on tech exports to China, companies like TSMC now need official licenses to import equipment.
TSMC joins Samsung and SK Hynix in getting these approvals—a move that helps them avoid disruptions and keeps their factories humming despite changing regulations.