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Zhejiang Province Boosts Chipmaking Amid US Competition

1/16/2026

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China's Zhejiang Province plans to bolster its chipmaking capabilities over the next five years by focusing on chip design and wafer manufacturing.
The move aligns with Beijing's strategy to boost indigenous technologies amid competition with the United States.
Zhejiang's plan targets advancements in 3- to 7-nanometer processing nodes for high-performance chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) said that 77% of its fourth-quarter 2025 revenue came from these advanced chips.

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China's Zhejiang Province plans to bolster its chipmaking capabilities over the next five years by focusing on chip design and wafer manufacturing.
The move aligns with Beijing's strategy to boost indigenous technologies amid competition with the United States.
Zhejiang's plan targets advancements in 3- to 7-nanometer processing nodes for high-performance chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) said that 77% of its fourth-quarter 2025 revenue came from these advanced chips.