https://wccftech.com/mediatek-license-huawei-chips/ > By restricting its access to semiconductors designed and fabricated through American-origin technology, the United States Department of Commerce has limited Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Inc's ability to manufacture the critical components by itself. Following the regulations, Huawei will be forced to acquire these products from third-party companies, with Taiwan-based MediaTek Inc reportedly being in the top spot to fulfill the company's needs. > On this front, MediaTek has applied to the Commerce Department for a license that allows the company to conduct business with Huawei. The need for a license arose following the Department's latest sanctions described above, should MediaTek not receive the waiver, then it will be unable to supply Huawei with the chips after mid-September.