National Liberation Army & Donald Trump

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army is the alleged recipient of connections from Yangtze Memory Technologies, which led to the latter's blacklisting by the Pentagon. These alleged ties are a central reason for the U.S. government's reluctance to approve Apple Inc.'s request.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the head of the U.S. administration, is the key decision-maker regarding Apple Inc.'s request to purchase memory chips from Yangtze Memory Technologies. His administration's stance on this issue will determine whether Apple Inc. can proceed with its plans, balancing national security concerns with economic pressures on U.S. tech companies.

National Liberation Army: The National Liberation Army is making progress on capabilities to capture Taiwan, though the United States intelligence report indicates no immediate invasion plan.