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CXMT Eyes NAND Market, Raising Pressure on Korean Chipmakers

Published

18 September 2026

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opportunities

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Semiconductors

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China

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Chinese semiconductor maker CXMT is expanding into the NAND flash market with a new R&D and production line in Beijing, aiming to supply startups focused on AI and supercomputing. This move pressures South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix by potentially capturing market share through a low-price strategy despite lower performance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new competitor from China beating you on price in NAND flash. Startups building AI and supercomputing hardware will look your way if you don’t sharpen your cost and performance edge fast.

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