The probe will hit US firms like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices on the mainland and give a boost to their Chinese rivals, analyst says.

Beijing also initiates anti-discrimination investigation over US handling of Chinese semiconductors, a day ahead of latest trade talks.

Beijing also initiates anti-discrimination investigation over semiconductor exports to US, a day ahead of latest trade talks.

The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Saturday that it’s opened an anti-dumping probe relating to certain American-made analog IC chips.

China launches probes into U.S. semiconductor sector ahead of trade talks in Spain, targeting chip imports and discrimination measures.

The probe will hit US firms like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices on the mainland and give a boost to their Chinese rivals, analyst says.

Analysts believe the investigation could force foreign firms to cede market share, triggering a wave of domestic sourcing.

Leading the rally was Beijing-based SG Micro whose shares on Shenzhen’s ChiNext board surge by the maximum 20 per cent limit on Monday.