Source: Tech – South China Morning PostSmartphone makers in China, most of whom currently rely on imported chips, are expected to see rising costs as major chip foundries, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics rush to raise wafer prices amid a semiconductor supply crunch, analysts said.Furthermore, leading Chinese smartphone brands such as Huawei Technologies Co, Xiaomi and Oppo may find it difficult to pass these rising production costs on to consumers due to weaker demand in global…Read More