The value of China’s annual chip imports has surpassed oil in recent years, surging to US$312 billion in 2018. Photo: REUTERS
The value of China’s annual chip imports has surpassed oil in recent years, surging to US$312 billion in 2018. Photo: REUTERS
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China completes second round of US$29 billion Big Fund aimed at investing in domestic chip industry

  • New investment is likely to lean towards applications in downstream supply chain, such as chip design, advanced materials and equipment areas

Sarah Dai
Sarah Dai

Updated: 10:53pm, 26 Jul, 2019

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The value of China’s annual chip imports has surpassed oil in recent years, surging to US$312 billion in 2018. Photo: REUTERS
The value of China’s annual chip imports has surpassed oil in recent years, surging to US$312 billion in 2018. Photo: REUTERS
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