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PulseAugur coverage of Smic — every cluster mentioning Smic across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
10 day(s) with sentiment data
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China's LineShine CPU-only supercomputer tops TOP500 list, ending US reign
China's new LineShine supercomputer has claimed the top spot on the TOP500 list, achieving 2.198 exaflops using only CPUs and no GPUs. This marks a significant return for China to the number one position, which it last …
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China ships H100/H200-class AI chips, challenging NVIDIA's market share
At least seven Chinese companies are now producing AI chips comparable to NVIDIA's H100 and H200, with many of these firms having recently gone public. These companies are categorized into "dragons" (large tech firms li…
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TSMC cuts 28nm production by 25% at Fab 15A, impacting semiconductor stocks
TSMC's Fab 15A, a key facility for its 28nm process, has reduced its monthly wafer input by over 25%, dropping from 200,000 to 150,000 wafers since the beginning of the year. This reduction is part of TSMC's strategy to…
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Hong Kong Semiconductor Stocks Surge, GigaDevice Hits Record High
Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks experienced a significant surge, with GigaDevice breaking the 1000 Hong Kong dollar mark and setting a new historical high. Other companies like Smic, Innosilicon, and Amlogic also …
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China's Chip Makers Expand into Semiconductor Equipment Production
Chinese chip manufacturers are increasingly moving into the production of semiconductor equipment. Companies like SAI Microelectronics, Jiaxin Semiconductor, and Biwin Storage are part of this trend, indicating a strate…
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ASML denies China shipment of EUV chip tools amid US concerns · 6 sources tracked
ASML Holding has vehemently denied reports that its advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines have been shipped to China, a move that would violate international export restrictions. The US government, thr…
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Bosch fined $36M for illicit sales to Huawei
Bosch has agreed to pay a $36 million penalty to the U.S. for selling over $72 million worth of goods and software, including MEMS sensors and automotive software, to Huawei. These items required an export license as th…
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US Congress proposes MATCH Act to lock in chip export controls
The proposed Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act aims to solidify existing U.S. export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and compel allies, specifically the Netherlands …
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SMIC's 7nm process beats Intel 18A pitch but lags density, teardown shows
SemiAnalysis has opened a new chip teardown lab and released its first analysis of Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 9030 processor. The teardown reveals that SMIC's 7nm process technology achieves a tighter local metal pitch th…
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SMIC N+3 Node Analysis: Metal Pitch Compared to Intel 18A and TSMC N6
SemiAnalysis has released a detailed analysis comparing SMIC's N+3 manufacturing process to Intel's 18A and TSMC's N6 nodes. The report focuses on the metal pitch size, a critical factor in semiconductor manufacturing e…
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China plans $295B AI data center grid using domestic chips
China is reportedly planning a massive $295 billion investment over five years to construct a national AI data center grid. The initiative aims for 80% of the technology, including AI chips, to be domestically sourced, …
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Taiwan Considers Criminal Ban on All AI Chip Exports to China
Taiwan is considering implementing a criminal ban on all AI chip exports to China, extending beyond previously blacklisted firms. This proposed measure, discussed in trade talks with the United States, would allow Taipe…
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STAR Market 50 Index Drops 5% Amidst AI Stock Correction
The STAR Market 50 Index experienced a significant downturn, falling by over 5% with prominent tech stocks leading the decline. This market correction follows a period of substantial gains, raising questions about the s…
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GlobalFoundries, UMC, SMIC Expand Mature Chip Node Capacity
GlobalFoundries, UMC, and SMIC, the three largest mature-node chip manufacturers, are investing billions to expand capacity at 22nm and above, diverging from TSMC and Samsung's focus on leading-edge processes. These com…
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SMIC attracts HK$4.17B from southbound capital
SMIC, a semiconductor manufacturer, saw significant investment from southbound capital, receiving HK$4.174 billion. This influx was part of a larger trend where southbound funds net-bought HK$7.609 billion in Hong Kong …
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Hong Kong stocks dip, tech index falls, but semiconductors rally
The Hang Seng Index has fallen below the 25,000-point mark, with the Hang Seng Tech Index also experiencing a decline. In contrast, the semiconductor sector is showing signs of recovery, with Hua Hong Semiconductor's st…
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Semiconductor stocks surge amid industry recovery; Xiaomi cuts AI prices
The semiconductor industry is experiencing a rapid recovery, with Hua Hong Semiconductor's stock price reaching a new all-time high after a more than 10% surge. Other companies like SMIC also saw gains, while broader ma…
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China Approves Nine Domestic AI Chips for Government Procurement
China has officially approved nine domestically developed AI processors for government and state-owned enterprise procurement, marking a significant step in its initiative to replace foreign technology. This move, part …
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China targets 76% waste resource use by 2030; Google admits coding lag
China aims to achieve a resource utilization rate of over 76% for urban domestic waste by the end of 2030, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. In financial news, major funds saw inflows int…
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Robotics force sensor firm Blue Dot Touch Control secures major funding
Blue Dot Touch Control, a leading provider of six-axis force sensors for robots, has secured hundreds of millions of RMB in its C++ funding round. The investment was led by SAIC Financial Holdings and Shangqi Capital, w…