China’s pursuit of semiconductor self-sufficiency has received a massive boost with a nearly $2 billion investment in Changxin Xinqiao, a promising memory chip company. Orchestrated through China’s state-backed chip investment fund, known as the “Big Fund”, this strategic move represents 33.15% of the company’s total registered capital, highlighting China’s commitment to strengthening its semiconductor industry.…
China is preparing to launch a substantial state-back investment fund, aiming to secure approximately $40 billion in funding for its semiconductor sector. This strategic move comes as China intensifies its efforts to narrow the technological gap with global competitors. This new fund is expected to surpass its predecessors, as it is set to be the…
Analog Devices logo. (Image source: Wiki Images) Analog Devices is celebrating a momentous achievement with a colossal investment of over $1 billion in expanding its cutting-edge semiconductor wafer fab located in Beaverton, Oregon. The Beaverton site, established back in 1978, proudly stands as ADI’s largest wafer fabrication consumer and healthcare. As part of this significant…
The British microchip industry is set to receive a significant boost as the UK government plans to inject one billion pounds into the sector. The announcement, made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, aims to reduce the country’s dependence on semiconductors from China and position the UK as a technological superpower. This move comes amid concerns over…
The Chinese government has reportedly provided substantial subsidies, totaling CNY12.1 billion (US$1.75 billion), to approximately 190 listed semiconductor companies within its territory. This move is part of China’s broader strategy to enhance its technological independence and reduce reliance on the Western world amidst geopolitical tensions. China has been actively investing in sectors critical to its…
The Netherlands has taken a significant step in limiting China’s access to high-performance semiconductors by announcing plans to restrict the export of key chip-making tools. This move is part of the US’s ongoing effort to curb China’s ability to develop advanced military technologies such as hypersonic missiles. The Financial Times reports that the deal, which…
Japan and the Netherlands recently joined forces with the United States in putting a ban on the use of technology produced by Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), a Chinese satellite company, in products manufactured in their countries. This move came after growing suspicions about SMIC’s relationship with China’s armed forces and information services. The ban…
The supply chain for Chinese semiconductors has been reported to be unreliable, and there are other reasons why the US military cannot rely on them. Stopping the US Military’s purchase of microprocessors from corporations that collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party is one of the highest priorities for national security (CCP). Sens. John Cornyn, RTX,…
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