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Choi Tae-won Warns CXMT Catching Hynix; China Media Touts Cooperation

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won publicly warned that China's CXMT is rapidly catching up with SK Hynix, while Chinese media highlighted cooperation. The remarks underscore the rising threat from Chinese memory makers, potentially deepening investor concerns over a worsening competitive landscape and pressuring the stock in the near term.

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비즈니스포스트 · 10-13 09:54 KST
Choi Tae-won Warns of CXMT Catching SK Hynix; China Media Says Cooperation Is the Answer
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won voiced concern over China's CXMT closing in on SK Hynix, while Chinese state media argued cooperation is the way forward, highlighting rising memory competition and geopolitics. Faster Chinese breakthroughs could pressure SK Hynix's long-term share and pricing power.
비즈니스포스트 · 10-13 09:54 KST
Choi Tae-won Warns of CXMT Catching Hynix; China Media Touts Cooperation
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won voiced concern over China's CXMT catching up with SK Hynix, while Chinese state media argued cooperation with China is the way forward. The remarks highlight tightening memory competition; if read as a threat to share and pricing power, they could add near-term sentiment pressure on Hynix shares.