China Mandates Local Equipment Use to Speed Chip Self-Sufficiency

China is tightening its drive toward semiconductor self-sufficiency by requiring chipmakers to source at least half of their manufacturing equipment from domestic suppliers when building new plants or expanding capacity. The policy, communicated directly to companies seeking regulatory approval, is already reshaping procurement

Semiconductor Policy 2026: China Deepens Its Drive for Self-Sufficiency

China is entering a decisive stage in its semiconductor development strategy as it prepares to implement the Semiconductor Policy 2026, a blueprint that aims to secure technological self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on foreign chip suppliers. The new policy, jointly released by the Ministry