China’s domestic chip equipment push is gaining momentum. According to Commercial Times, citing Jiemian News, data released in January by the China Semiconductor Industry Association show that the share of domestically manufactured semiconductor equipment used in China rose from 25% in 2024 to 35%...

Amid China’s push to consolidate its semiconductor industry and strengthen chip self-sufficiency, AMEC—the country’s leading domestic supplier of etching and thin-film deposition tools—announced on December 18 plans to acquire a controlling stake in Sizone Technology, according to chinastart...

China’s chip equipment makers are surging despite U.S. export curbs, with AMEC posting rapid growth. According to ijiwei, the company’s recently released third-quarter 2025 report shows strong results: revenue for the first three quarters reached 8.063 billion yuan, up 46.40% year on year. Notab...

One key aspect of China’s semiconductor sector is its massive investment drive. In 2025, TrendForce notes, national strategic priorities have focused on overcoming bottlenecks in advanced manufacturing processes and meeting the demands of high-volume production (HVM). According to industry sour...

According to ijiwei, Japan is China’s largest source of semiconductor equipment imports amid chip export curbs. Citing data from the General Administration of Customs, the report notes that in 2024, China imported a total of USD 47.066 billion in semiconductor equipment, with USD 14.3 billion comi...