SMIC Expects Record Revenue as Chip Shortages and Local Demand Keep Fabs Running at Full Capacity

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

SMIC Achieves Breakthrough in 7 nm Node

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

Semiconductor Sovereignty: China Activates $60B National Chip Support Fund

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

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

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

China’s 3nm Chip Breakthrough: SMIC Defies U.S. Sanctions

China’s semiconductor industry has reached a defining milestone. In 2025, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) achieved a successful mass production of 3-nanometer chips technological leap that many Western analysts once deemed impossible under U.S. export restrictions. This achievement marks not just a victory

SMIC’s Breakthrough: The First Chinese-Made 5 nm Chip Enters Production

In 2025, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) achieved what was once considered nearly impossible under heavy U.S. export restrictions the successful production of China’s first domestically manufactured 5-nanometer (nm) chip. This milestone marks a turning point in China’s semiconductor strategy, symbolizing the country’s

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

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’s Chip Race: SMIC’s Breakthrough Beyond 5 nm

China’s semiconductor industry is entering a new phase marked by technological resilience and strategic determination. Despite facing export restrictions and limited access to advanced equipment, Chinese chipmakers have accelerated domestic innovation. The Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s largest foundry, has achieved a