China Increases Silicon Wafer Targets in Global Chip Race

China increases silicon wafer targets in global chip race

China reportedly wants more than 70% of advanced silicon wafers in its semiconductor industry to be manufactured domestically, as the country looks to boost self-sufficiency amid a global chip race. China’s manufacturing capacity in the sector has increased steadily since the start of the decade, from a negligible share of global output to more than 25% last year. However, most advanced semiconductors still rely on foreign-made chips, Nikkei rep…

China's chip self-sufficiency push is real this time–but the target has been here before

China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency ambitions are tested by new silicon wafer target. Jensen Huang says Nvidia’s China market share has hit zero. Beijing moves to fill the gap. China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency drive has a new headline number. According to an exclusive report by Nikkei Asia published on May 5, China is targeting more than 70% of silicon wafers used by its chip-makers to be sourced domestically by the end of this year – o…

Inside China's 'Silicon Curtain': How Tech Barriers Are Reshaping Global Innovation

As global competition for technological dominance intensifies, China is increasingly drawing a digital divide that experts are dubbing the “Silicon Curtain.” This emerging barrier signals a strategic effort by Beijing to reshape the global tech landscape by controlling critical technologies and data flows, effectively creating a parallel internet ecosystem isolated from Western influence. In this opinion piece for The Washington Post, the implic…

China silicon wafers push boosts Eswin capacity

China is pressing its chipmakers to use more domestic silicon wafers, with a reported target for local suppliers to provide 70% of wafer demand in 2026. According to Nikkei Asia, the target has become an informal mandate among Chinese chipmakers, especially for 12-inch wafers used in logic, memory and image sensor production. China silicon wafers […] The post China silicon wafers push boosts Eswin capacity appeared first on eeNews Europe.

China pushes for 70% homegrown silicon wafer use as domestic firm ramps up 12-inch production — government seeking to localize critical chip supply chain amid AI boom and export restrictions

China is targeting 70% local wafer sourcing as firms like Eswin scale 12-inch production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and support growing AI chip demand.