According to CoinMeta, Apple is testing memory chips from Chinese manufacturer CXMT and plans to use them in products such as iPhone and MacBook. Reuters reports that Apple has engaged in preliminary discussions with CXMT, with a focus on devices sold in the Chinese market. At the same time, Apple is also seeking approval from the White House to use these chips in its products in the Chinese market. Against the backdrop of a global memory shortage, Apple's move faces political resistance. In July, senators from both parties in the United States wrote to Apple, urging it not to rely on Chinese chips. Analysts point out that the technology of CXMT lags behind industry leaders SK such as Hynix, Samsung, and Micron by about two to three generations. Apple is not the only company turning to CXMT; HP and Acer have also begun purchasing CXMT chips for non-U.S. markets. The memory shortage has forced Apple to raise product prices, and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced two months ago that due to soaring memory and storage costs, prices had become "sustainable." Cook described the current pricing environment as a "once-in-a-century flood" and stated that there is a need for memory prices and supply to return to reasonable levels.