China's DUV machines threaten ASML's chip monopoly

A Chinese state-backed manufacturer has reportedly begun mass-producing immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography tools, challenging Dutch giant ASML's dominance. The move creates a domestic alternative for mature and mid-range chip production, a direct response to Western export controls and a significant step toward China's chip self-sufficiency.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 22 sources have reported it between 27 Jul 2026 and 6 Aug 2026.