Huawei's new laptop uses older China-made chip, US curbs stall SMIC

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Huawei’s new MateBook Fold uses a 7nm chip by SMIC, not the expected 5nm version, highlighting limits from US export curbs. TechInsights says SMIC still lags behind global foundries. The laptop runs Huawei’s Harmony OS and reflects its push for tech self-reliance amid chip restrictions.