Solidigm, SK Hynix's US unit, seeks approval to export chipmaking equipment to Dalian, China

Solidigm, the US unit of South Korea's SK Hynix, has asked Washington for approval to export US chipmaking equipment to its Dalian plant in China. The company ties the request to its plans to build a factory in the US.

• Solidigm is the US unit of SK Hynix
• Approval sought to export equipment to Dalian, China
• Request tied to building a US factory
• Goal is to boost production in China