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 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 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
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
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 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
