Local chip leaders, led by Eswin, are expanding capacity in a push for self-sufficiency
Written by Nikkei Asia
Published on
9 May 2026
4 mins read
China is aiming for more than 70% of silicon wafers used by its chipmakers to be made domestically by this year, marking one of its most aggressive efforts to localize the critical chip supply chain, Nikkei Asia has learned.
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