Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been testing memory chips from Chinese manufacturer CXMT across multiple product lines, including iPhones and MacBooks, according to a Wall Street Journal report. CXMT is China’s largest chipmaker by market value, making it a significant potential partner for any company seeking to diversify its memory supply chain in the region. The Wall Street Journal cited people familiar with the matter in its reporting, and Reuters was unable to immediately verify the claims independently. The development signals that Apple is actively exploring domestic Chinese suppliers to reduce its exposure to global chip shortages, which have intensified alongside AI-related demand. The Wall Street Journal report underscores how the AI boom is reshaping procurement strategies across the consumer electronics industry, forcing companies to look beyond traditional chip supply networks.