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Biren Technology added to US BIS Entity List, cutting off TSMC manufacturing

The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Biren Technology to the Entity List on October 17, 2023, restricting access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. TSMC subsequently halted production of Biren BR100 chips (7nm CoWoS process). The company was forced to explore SMIC as a domestic manufacturing alternative and pivot strategy amid US-China chip export controls.

Occurred 2023-10-17 · Biren BR100 · Biren Technology

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  1. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/17/2023-22958/entity-list · 2023-10-17

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What happened in Biren Technology added to US BIS Entity List, cutting off TSMC manufacturing?
The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Biren Technology to the Entity List on October 17, 2023, restricting access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. TSMC subsequently halted production of Biren BR100 chips (7nm CoWoS process). The company was forced to explore SMIC as a domestic manufacturing alternative and pivot strategy amid US-China chip export controls.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 17, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Biren Technology added to US BIS Entity List, cutting off TSMC manufacturing?
Biren BR100 by Biren Technology is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
Has anyone responded to Biren Technology added to US BIS Entity List, cutting off TSMC manufacturing?
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What is the current status of Biren Technology added to US BIS Entity List, cutting off TSMC manufacturing?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-25

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Last reviewed 2026-08-25

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