China begins mass production of homegrown immersion chipmaking machines in major breakthrough, report claims — first DUV lithography units will be delivered this year to SMIC, Hua Hong, and CXMT

China begins mass production of homegrown immersion chipmaking machines in major breakthrough, report claims…

China launches immersion DUV production (5 units 2026, 20 in 2027) for SMIC, Hua Hong, CXMT, under U.S. export restrictions. ASML controls 98.7% market; domestic tools need qualification and lag performance, but signal China's accelerated self-sufficiency strategy amid sanctions.