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Musk's China RAM Warning Pressures Samsung, SK Hynix

Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that China could restrict RAM exports as a retaliatory measure, which would hit Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both heavily reliant on the Chinese market. The remarks heighten concerns over memory chip supply chain risks, potentially triggering short-term selling, though the long-term impact depends on actual policy implementation.

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