Smic
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- 2026-08-20 funding SMIC reported a record $3 billion quarter with increased wafer prices and high utilization. source
- 2026-08-14 product_launch SMIC is considering expanding production capacity due to increased demand for AI-related chips. source
- 2026-08-13 product_launch SMIC and Hua Hong reported significant profit growth in the June quarter due to increased demand for AI chips. source
- 2026-05-28 funding SMIC received a net purchase of HK$4.174 billion from southbound capital. source
- 2026-05-21 funding SMIC received regulatory approval to issue shares to acquire a 49% stake in SMIC Northern. source
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Huawei launches all-Chinese desktop PC with Kirin X90 CPU and HarmonyOS
Huawei has launched its first desktop PCs featuring its own Kirin X90 processor and HarmonyOS operating system, aiming for a fully domestic supply chain. While core components like the CPU and memory are manufactured in…
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China advances chipmaking with DUV lithography, facing higher costs and lower yields
China is advancing its domestic chip manufacturing capabilities by leveraging deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography with multiple patterning techniques, despite being restricted from acquiring advanced extreme ultraviolet …
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Bay Area Semiconductor Expo Draws 156K Attendees, Showcases 3000+ New Products
The 2026 Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem Expo (WESEMiBAY) concluded in Shenzhen, attracting over 156,700 professional attendees to its nearly 80,000 square meter exhibition area. The event showcased over 3,000…
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Taiwan tightens AI server export controls to China, mirroring US policy
Taiwan is enacting stricter export controls on AI servers and advanced chips to align with U.S. trade policies aimed at limiting China's access to cutting-edge technology. Violators face up to five years in prison and s…
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China targets 4x AI compute growth by 2030 amid US chip restrictions
China aims to significantly expand its AI computing capacity by 2030, targeting a more than fourfold increase. This ambitious goal is complicated by US restrictions on advanced AI chip imports, necessitating domestic in…
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China's Biren Technology sees 2,000% revenue growth amid US export controls
Chinese AI accelerator supplier Biren Technology has experienced a significant surge in revenue, growing nearly 2,000% year-over-year in the first half of 2026. This growth is largely attributed to U.S. export controls …
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China's semiconductor equipment sector advances in key areas, but gaps remain
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 advancement…
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China builds domestic EUV metrology ecosystem amid US restrictions
China is developing its own ecosystem for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) metrology, crucial for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This initiative involves domestic teams working on EUV light-source and measurement techno…
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China's advanced chip supply to surge by 2035, Goldman Sachs predicts · 1 source tracked
Goldman Sachs predicts China's advanced chip supply, particularly at SMIC, will significantly increase by 2035, narrowing the domestic deficit. Despite aggressive capacity expansion, challenges in lithography equipment …
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SMIC posts record quarter amid sanctions-driven AI demand and price hikes
SMIC, China's leading foundry, has reported a record quarter with $3 billion in revenue, driven by a significant increase in wafer prices and high utilization rates. This surge is largely attributed to U.S. sanctions th…
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SMIC plans capacity expansion amid surging AI-related chip demand
SMIC, China's largest chip manufacturer, is considering expanding its production capacity due to a surge in demand for mature-node chips that support AI processors. The company's co-CEO, Zhao Haijun, noted that future w…
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Chinese chip foundries SMIC and Hua Hong report triple-digit profit growth amid AI demand
Chinese chip manufacturers SMIC and Hua Hong have reported significant profit growth in the June quarter, driven by surging demand for AI-related computing power. SMIC's net profit increased by 261.7% year-on-year, whil…
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China's CXMT aims for 30% DRAM market share by 2030 with new fab
China's Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is planning to significantly expand its dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) production capacity by building a sixth mega-fab. This expansion, supported by government funding, …
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China advances domestic DUV lithography tool production, faces component import challenges
China is reportedly making progress in developing its own lithography machines, with plans to produce around five immersion DUV (deep ultraviolet) systems this year and 20 by 2027. These machines, developed by Shanghai …
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India to sell insurer stake; AI firm DeepSeek tops call volume; HK stocks see mixed flows
India plans to sell up to 6.5% of its largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India, at a 10% discount to its current market price. This move aims to raise up to $3.3 billion to meet regulatory requirements.…
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China names Shanghai Aishengna as maker of first domestic DUV chip scanner
Shanghai Aishengna has been identified as the manufacturer of China's first domestic immersion DUV lithography scanner. This development is significant as it represents a step towards domestic production of advanced chi…
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China begins mass production of homegrown immersion DUV lithography machines · 2 sources tracked
China has reportedly begun mass production of its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a significant advancement in its domestic chipmaking capabilities. A Shanghai-based, state-backed company is e…
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China's CXMT surges 472% in largest-ever Star Market IPO
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a leading Chinese dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chip manufacturer, saw its shares surge 472% on its Shanghai debut, reaching a market capitalization of US$489 billion. This IPO…
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China eyes AI export controls, chip manufacturing restrictions
China is reportedly considering new export controls on AI technologies, including advanced models, training data, and overseas acquisitions. The government is also exploring restrictions that would prevent domestic AI f…
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SMIC's 7nm node advances without EUV, but lags in performance
SMIC's third-generation 7nm-class fabrication technology (N+3) has achieved a smaller metal pitch than Intel's 18A and a higher transistor density than TSMC's N6, notably without using EUV lithography. This represents a…