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Apple Lobbies Washington Over Blacklisted Chinese Chips and 5 More Business Stories

July 2, 2026

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From Apple's China chip gambit to Korea's AI startup spree, this week's business pulse runs deep.

Apple is reportedly pushing U.S. officials to let it buy memory chips from sanctioned Chinese firm CXMT, while Korean startups race to dominate physical AI and enterprise automation.

Apple Caught Lobbying for Blacklisted Chinese Memory Chips

FT reveals push to buy from sanctioned CXMT

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Rebellions Acquires AI Optimization Firm SqueezeBits

Korean AI chip startup expands its arsenal

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Business Closures Laid Bare as Chip Firms Push Into the US

Data exposes shutdown reality amid US wins

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Wantedlab Buys Back Shares While SMEs Get AI Agents

10B won buyback plus manufacturing AI pilot

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Korea Launches Physical AI Industry Council

KOSPO-led consortium eyes robotics future

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Sorento-Priced Japanese Car Leaves Buyers Fuming

Owners regret purchase, won't switch to Tesla

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