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China's semiconductor equipment sector advances in key areas, but gaps remain

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China's domestic semiconductor equipment industry is making significant strides, particularly in etching, deposition, and lithography technologies, as showcased at the CSEAC 2026 event in Wuxi. Despite these advancements, critical areas such as ion implanters and inspection/measurement tools continue to lag, with localization rates remaining below 15 percent. This push for self-sufficiency is occurring amidst ongoing technological competition with the United States, impacting companies like SMIC and ASML Holding. AI

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    China's Semiconductor Equipment Push Enters Deeper Water

    At Wuxi's CSEAC 2026 show, Chinese makers highlighted breakthroughs in etching, deposition and lithography—while ion implanters and inspection-and-measurement still lag, with localization rates under 15 percent.

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