China’s long-standing challenge in advanced chip manufacturing has always centered on lithography, the crucial process that defines how small and powerful semiconductors can become. With access to ASML’s most advanced machines cut off by US export rules, China has been searching for domestic
China is rapidly restructuring its semiconductor landscape through the establishment of new design hubs across multiple regions. These hubs are intended to strengthen domestic chip development, reduce reliance on foreign technology, and support an ecosystem capable of producing next generation processors. As global
hina has launched a state level automotive semiconductor testing platform in Shenzhen marking a significant step in the country efforts to strengthen domestic capabilities in high end car chips. The arrival of the new facility comes at a sensitive moment as the ongoing
China’s semiconductor sector is entering a renewed phase of recovery as policymakers and industry leaders work to strengthen domestic capabilities. Semiconductors are essential for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. China’s ambition is to build an independent and
Semiconductors have become a central focus of China’s industrial strategy as the country works to secure technological independence. These microchips power everything from smartphones to supercomputers making them vital to national competitiveness. For Beijing achieving semiconductor self-sufficiency is not merely an economic goal
China has entered a critical phase in its pursuit of semiconductor sovereignty, officially activating a $60 billion state support fund to accelerate domestic chip production and reduce dependence on U.S. and allied technology suppliers. This initiative, part of the third phase of the
China’s semiconductor industry has reached a defining moment in 2025 as Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) successfully produces 3-nanometer (nm) chips domestically. This achievement signals China’s growing capability to overcome export restrictions and compete in the global chip race. By combining state support,
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
China continues to intensify its investment in domestic semiconductor capabilities, focusing on reducing dependency on foreign suppliers amid increasing geopolitical pressures. The government has allocated significant funding to support R&D, fabrication, and testing of high-end integrated circuits. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening
China has intensified its efforts to build a self-reliant semiconductor industry, aiming to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers amidst global geopolitical tensions. The government has allocated billions in funding for chip design, fabrication, and testing, emphasizing technological independence and innovation in advanced integrated
