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Semiconductors are the cornerstone technology of the information age. These tiny electronic devices, usually smaller than a postage stamp, power the modern economy by acting as data-processing brains for products, from smartphones to cars and spacecraft.
- Taiwan’s role in the world economy largely existed below the radar, until it came to recent prominence as the car industry suffered shortfalls in chips
- By dominating the outsourcing of chip production, Taiwan is potentially ‘the most critical single point of failure in the entire semiconductor value chain’
SEMI global lobby group said the prior US administration’s unilateral rules had unnecessarily hurt American industry.
SEMI global lobby group said the prior US administration’s unilateral rules had unnecessarily hurt American industry.
SMIC vice-chairman Chiang sees advanced chip packaging as a way to drive development as the number of clients needing advanced nanometre nodes shrinks.
SMIC vice-chairman Chiang sees advanced chip packaging as a way to drive development as the number of clients needing advanced nanometre nodes shrinks.
The company is also investigating reports that financially sensitive information was stolen by a hacker before the release of its quarterly earnings.
The company is also investigating reports that financially sensitive information was stolen by a hacker before the release of its quarterly earnings.
City wants to attract more global talent by offering better work conditions, and opening up its research facilities, according to new five-year plan.
City wants to attract more global talent by offering better work conditions, and opening up its research facilities, according to new five-year plan.
Mounting debts and poor investments have raised questions about state-backed Tsinghua Unigroup’s long-term stability in China’s semiconductor industry.
Mounting debts and poor investments have raised questions about state-backed Tsinghua Unigroup’s long-term stability in China’s semiconductor industry.
The quagmire reveals the risks for carmakers from Ford Motor to Volkswagen as vehicles become smarter and technologically more complex. Carmakers with more software and chip expertise are set to face a smoother ride, while those whose traditional strength is metal-bending are potentially more prone to supply hiccups.
The quagmire reveals the risks for carmakers from Ford Motor to Volkswagen as vehicles become smarter and technologically more complex. Carmakers with more software and chip expertise are set to face a smoother ride, while those whose traditional strength is metal-bending are potentially more prone to supply hiccups.
Taiwan contract chip maker TSMC will begin ‘risk production’ of its 3-nanometre process this year, a technology advance that will deliver higher performance and longer battery life for 5G smartphones and other high-end electronics products.
Taiwan contract chip maker TSMC will begin ‘risk production’ of its 3-nanometre process this year, a technology advance that will deliver higher performance and longer battery life for 5G smartphones and other high-end electronics products.
Report highlights concerns in the west that foreign semiconductor technology transfers could be used by Beijing to improve military systems amid ongoing territorial disputes with neighbours.
Report highlights concerns in the west that foreign semiconductor technology transfers could be used by Beijing to improve military systems amid ongoing territorial disputes with neighbours.
Lockdowns and travel restrictions are prompting housebound shoppers to snap up more phones, game consoles, smart TVs and laptops, which in turn has fuelled demand for the chips used in those devices.
Lockdowns and travel restrictions are prompting housebound shoppers to snap up more phones, game consoles, smart TVs and laptops, which in turn has fuelled demand for the chips used in those devices.
New CEO will face some tough challenges, such as how to deal with Qualcomm’s heavy reliance on intellectual property from Arm for its processor chips.
New CEO will face some tough challenges, such as how to deal with Qualcomm’s heavy reliance on intellectual property from Arm for its processor chips.
Third Point is pushing Intel to explore strategic alternatives including whether it should keep chip design and production under one roof.
Third Point is pushing Intel to explore strategic alternatives including whether it should keep chip design and production under one roof.
Many overseas trained and educated Chinese nationals have returned to China to establish start-ups in the semiconductor field, ranging from IC design to chipmaking tools. Here are 10 of them.
Many overseas trained and educated Chinese nationals have returned to China to establish start-ups in the semiconductor field, ranging from IC design to chipmaking tools. Here are 10 of them.
Chinese foundry SMIC may have to focus on mature technologies after it said new US sanctions will undermine its pursuit of processing nodes smaller than 10nm.
Chinese foundry SMIC may have to focus on mature technologies after it said new US sanctions will undermine its pursuit of processing nodes smaller than 10nm.
The US Commerce Department announced that about 60 Chinese companies, including SMIC and DJI, were added to the so-called entity list.
The US Commerce Department announced that about 60 Chinese companies, including SMIC and DJI, were added to the so-called entity list.
Appointment of former TSMC R&D chief as vice-chairman triggers possible resignation of SMIC’s co-CEO in further setback to company
Appointment of former TSMC R&D chief as vice-chairman triggers possible resignation of SMIC’s co-CEO in further setback to company
Worsening diplomatic relations with key tech partners and a shortage of core skills despite billions of dollars invested mean China’s goal of achieving self-reliance in chips will be challenging
Worsening diplomatic relations with key tech partners and a shortage of core skills despite billions of dollars invested mean China’s goal of achieving self-reliance in chips will be challenging
Not since 1991 has self-ruled Taiwan seen greater annual economic growth than that reported by the world’s current second-largest economy.
Not since 1991 has self-ruled Taiwan seen greater annual economic growth than that reported by the world’s current second-largest economy.
X-Epic, a rising star in China’s EDA industry, has raised an estimated US$60 million this year on bullish views about the company’s future amid rising tensions with the US.
X-Epic, a rising star in China’s EDA industry, has raised an estimated US$60 million this year on bullish views about the company’s future amid rising tensions with the US.
Taiwanese tech exports to mainland China and Hong Kong have seen strong growth in recent months, as Beijing looks to loosen its reliance on US technology.
Taiwanese tech exports to mainland China and Hong Kong have seen strong growth in recent months, as Beijing looks to loosen its reliance on US technology.
Qualcomm’s new AI-powered 5G chip won’t be available to Huawei under US sanctions but the chip maker might be able to work with Honor after it was sold
Qualcomm’s new AI-powered 5G chip won’t be available to Huawei under US sanctions but the chip maker might be able to work with Honor after it was sold
SMIC, which relies heavily on equipment from US suppliers, was already in Washington’s crosshairs.
SMIC, which relies heavily on equipment from US suppliers, was already in Washington’s crosshairs.
South Korean employee based in Chongqing confirmed with the virus on trip back to Seoul.
South Korean employee based in Chongqing confirmed with the virus on trip back to Seoul.
Friday’s talks expected to focus on issues such as 5G, semiconductors, investment screening and health security.
Friday’s talks expected to focus on issues such as 5G, semiconductors, investment screening and health security.
Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (HSMC) has been taken over by the Dongxihu district government in central province of Hubei.
Wuhan Hongxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (HSMC) has been taken over by the Dongxihu district government in central province of Hubei.
China’s state-backed funds may well spur private investment, even producing a few champions, but are unlikely to result in a self-sufficient Chinese chip industry any time soon
China’s state-backed funds may well spur private investment, even producing a few champions, but are unlikely to result in a self-sufficient Chinese chip industry any time soon
SMIC says US restrictions have delayed supply of some equipment, affecting investment and capacity plans.
SMIC says US restrictions have delayed supply of some equipment, affecting investment and capacity plans.
Beijing has changed strategic gears in its new blueprint for the country as it confronts roadblocks on technology, especially from the United States.
Beijing has changed strategic gears in its new blueprint for the country as it confronts roadblocks on technology, especially from the United States.
KPMG sees growth potential for China’s semiconductor industry on back of huge consumer market and applications in 5G, self-driving cars and AI.
KPMG sees growth potential for China’s semiconductor industry on back of huge consumer market and applications in 5G, self-driving cars and AI.
Tighter US restrictions do not target China specifically but could further hamper the country’s efforts to catch up in semiconductor manufacturing
Tighter US restrictions do not target China specifically but could further hamper the country’s efforts to catch up in semiconductor manufacturing
Decoupling has started but the signing of a phase-one US-China trade deal holds out hope that Washington is not ready to fully unfurl protectionism even as Beijing is unprepared for complete self-reliance.