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
Semiconductors have become a central focus of global technology and security, and China is at the forefront of this strategic battle. Modern electronics, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and military systems, depend on advanced chips. Recognizing this, China has made semiconductor
China’s semiconductor industry is in the midst of a fab revolution, transforming the country from a chip importer into a global manufacturing powerhouse. At the heart of this transformation are the fabrication plants commonly called fabs, where raw silicon is turned into the
China’s semiconductor industry is undergoing one of the most ambitious expansions in global technology history. With the world increasingly dependent on advanced chips for everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and defense systems, China’s effort to scale chip manufacturing carries
China’s leading contract chipmakers are accelerating a new wave of consolidation as Beijing pushes harder for technological self sufficiency in the face of ongoing strategic pressure from the United States. This week, Hua Hong Semiconductor, the country’s second largest contract chip manufacturer, announced
Huawei Technologies’ newest flagship smartphones are drawing attention not only for their design but also for what is inside them. According to a recent industry report, the Mate 80 series is powered by an upgraded in house processor that reflects continued progress in
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, better known as SMIC, sits at the heart of China’s drive to strengthen its domestic chip making capabilities. As the country’s largest contract chip manufacturer, SMIC plays a central role in supporting industries ranging from consumer electronics to telecommunications
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s largest chip foundry, said on Friday that it is on track to post record full-year revenue exceeding US$9 billion. The company’s strong performance comes as global chip shortages persist and China’s push for supply-chain localization intensifies, keeping
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation has achieved a breakthrough in producing chips based on the seven-nanometer node, marking a major step forward for China’s semiconductor independence. Industry reports confirm that SMIC’s latest manufacturing process now rivals early-generation seven-nanometer technologies developed by global leaders, showing
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
