# Huawei's chip law looks less like Moore and more like marketing

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/systems/2026/05/26/huaweis-chip-law-looks-less-like-moore-and-more-like-marketing/5246387>
> Published: 2026-05-26 15:27:27+00:00

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