EXCLUSIVE-China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say
China has mandated that chipmakers use at least 50% domestically made equipment for new capacity, aiming for self-sufficiency in semiconductor production. This rule, not publicly documented, is a response to U.S. export restrictions and is pushing Chinese manufacturers to rely on local suppliers. The initiative is part of a broader effort led by President Xi Jinping to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain. The policy has already shown results, with domestic companies like Naura Technology advancing rapidly in chip manufacturing technologies.
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