SynopsisApple held early ​talks with CXMT, which is China's largest chipmaker by market ​value, about supplying ⁠components with ‌the goal of using ​them in ​some devices sold ⁠in China, the report said, citing people ​familiar with the matter.ReutersView of an Apple logo at an Apple store in Paris, France, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul SaboorApple has been testing memory chips from China's CXMT across product lines including iPhones and MacBooks, to mitigate ‌a ⁠component shortage fueled ⁠by the AI boom, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.Apple held early ​talks with CXMT, which is China's largest chipmaker by market ​value, about supplying ⁠components with ‌the goal of using ​them in ​some devices sold ⁠in China, the report said, citing people ​familiar with the matter.Reuters could ​not immediately verify the report. Apple and CXMT did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Reuters had earlier ‌exclusively reported that CXMT was considering building a second memory-chip ​plant ​in Beijing ⁠to boost production.Laptop makers HP and Acer have started using CXMT memory chips in devices sold outside the U.S. to ease supply shortages, the newspaper said. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now