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China AI Chips Hit HBM Bottleneck; Samsung and SK Hynix Gain Supplier Leverage

Chinese AI chip companies are facing growth bottlenecks due to limited HBM (high-bandwidth memory) supply, highlighting the dominant position of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in the global HBM market. Analysts believe that Chinese firms' urgent demand for HBM will strengthen the bargaining power of Korean suppliers, helping them maintain high prices and margins. This news could boost shares of Samsung and SK Hynix.

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China AI Chips Hit HBM Bottleneck; Samsung, SK Seen Gaining Supplier Leverage

China's AI chip ambitions are being constrained by an HBM supply bottleneck, highlighting the bargaining power of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as major global HBM suppliers. With HBM supply expected to stay tight, SK Hynix's lead in HBM3E and next-generation products could sustain pricing power and earnings upside, a supportive factor for the stock.