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US Department of Commerce adds Moore Threads to Entity List, restricting access to advanced chip manufacturing

In October 2023, the US Bureau of Industry and Security added Moore Threads to the Entity List, restricting the company's access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes and foundries. CEO Zhang Jianzhong blamed the sanctions for subsequent staff layoffs and company restructuring into AI and metaverse divisions.

Occurred 2023-10-17 · Moore Threads

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  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore_Threads · 2023-10-18

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  • reviewed · 2026-08-25

    US Entity List addition confirmed via Wikipedia citing VOA Chinese

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In October 2023, the US Bureau of Industry and Security added Moore Threads to the Entity List, restricting the company's access to advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes and foundries. CEO Zhang Jianzhong blamed the sanctions for subsequent staff layoffs and company restructuring into AI and metaverse divisions.
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Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-25

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Last reviewed 2026-08-25

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