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The ability of China to innovate within the semiconductor sector has been identified as a concern among industry leaders, particularly after they managed to produce a 7nm chip using DUV technology—albeit with significant power consumption and cost inefficiencies. The mere fact that they did this has raised alarm bells within the global semiconductor ecosystem.
The Coalition Against Chinese Tech Advances
The motivations behind TSMC's announcement signal a concerted global effort among allies—including Japan, South Korea, the U.S., and Taiwan—to establish a technological barrier against China. By preventing access to cutting-edge EUV technology, these nations aim to impede China’s aspirations to dominate in artificial intelligence and other tech advancements for the foreseeable future.