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Chinese companies, notably Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), have been striving to advance their chip production technologies. SMIC reportedly produces 7-nanometer chips, putting it just behind TSMC and Samsung, which manufacture 5-nanometer chips. If the U.S. succeeds in extending its restrictions to the DUV technology as well, it would pose a significant challenge to China's ambitions in semiconductor manufacturing.
The Future of China's Microchip Production
Analysts believe that if China attempts to become self-reliant in lithography equipment, it may take a decade to achieve a comparable capability to ASML. Peter Wennink, CEO of ASML, acknowledges the difficulty but does not rule out the potential for success, emphasizing the universal nature of physics.