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Major PC manufacturers such as HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are considering sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies due to a global supply crunch affecting key components like DRAM and NAND flash memory. This ongoing shortage, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, has pressured tech firms to secure stable and cost-effective supply sources. Traditionally reliant on suppliers from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, PC makers may find alternative suppliers in China, which is expanding its semiconductor capabilities despite facing manufacturing restrictions.