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Xiaomi Invests $6.9B for Semiconductor Independence Amid Trade Tensions

5/21/2025

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Xiaomi is set to invest around $6.9 billion over the next ten years to create its own semiconductors, striving for self-sufficiency amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This week, the company will launch its groundbreaking 3-nanometer chip, the Xring O1, while continuing its partnership with Qualcomm, showcasing China's determination for technological independence.

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Xiaomi is set to invest around $6.9 billion over the next ten years to create its own semiconductors, striving for self-sufficiency amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This week, the company will launch its groundbreaking 3-nanometer chip, the Xring O1, while continuing its partnership with Qualcomm, showcasing China's determination for technological independence.