Is China breaking through a key chipmaking bottleneck?
The U.S. has blocked China from getting the world’s most advanced lithography tools, but reports now suggest the country has made advances in making its own. How close is it getting?
A staff member examines a semiconductor wafer at HT-Tech Nanjing Co., Ltd. in Pukou Economic Development Zone of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, March 9, 2023. Credit: Ji Chunpeng/Xinhua via Getty Images
Hemmed in by U.S. export controls, China has been making huge efforts to develop its own chipmaking industry. Recent alarming — or alarmist, depending on your point of view — reports suggest it could be about to clear one of the biggest hurdles still standing in its way.
ASML’s TWINSCAN NXE:3400B EUV lithography machine.
But just how close is China to a breakthrough in lithography, one of the most intricate and critical steps along the entire semiconductor manufacturing value c
Exclusive longform investigative journalism, Q&As, news and analysis, and data on Chinese business elites and corporations. We publish China scoops you won't find anywhere else.
A weekly curated reading list on China from Andrew Peaple.
A daily roundup of China finance, business and economics headlines.
We offer discounts for groups, institutions and students. Go to our Subscriptions page for details.
China needs land for crops and solar energy installations. Rather than compete against each other, farmers and green energy companies are realizing that they can cooperate by using one piece of land for both purposes. They are also now exporting their newfound dual land-use expertise around the world.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
