SMIC Achieves 5nm Breakthrough Without U.S. Technology Imports

SMIC Achieves 5nm Breakthrough Without U.S. Technology Imports

  • October 28, 2025

China’s top chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), has achieved a landmark milestone by producing 5-nanometer (nm) chips entirely through domestically sourced technologies. This achievement marks a significant step toward semiconductor self-sufficiency and underscores China’s resilience amid prolonged U.S. export restrictions on advanced

Beyond Chips: How China’s SMIC Broke the 5nm Barrier

Beyond Chips: How China’s SMIC Broke the 5nm Barrier

  • October 20, 2025

China’s semiconductor industry reached a milestone in 2025 when Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) announced successful production of 5-nanometer chips using domestically developed lithography techniques. The breakthrough came despite years of U.S. export restrictions, sanctions, and technology bans that aimed to limit China’s