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flag In 2025, three Chinese semiconductor firms entered the global top 20 by sales, reflecting progress in domestic chipmaking despite U.S. restrictions.

flag In 2025, three Chinese semiconductor equipment firms—Naura, AMEC, and Shanghai Micro Electronics—entered the global top 20 by sales, up from one in 2022, reflecting China’s growing self-reliance amid U.S. export controls. flag Naura reached fifth, AMEC placed 13th, and Shanghai Micro Electronics ranked 20th, showcasing progress in key areas like etching and lithography. flag Though advanced technologies like extreme ultraviolet lithography still lag, Chinese companies now supply equipment for nearly all chip manufacturing stages. flag Driven by massive domestic investment and market demand, firms aim to expand high-end capabilities, with AMEC targeting 60% coverage of critical equipment by 2035. flag Global semiconductor equipment sales hit a record $133 billion in 2025.

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