China has begun mass-producing key equipment for chip manufacturing – Reuters

China has begun mass production of domestic DUV immersion lithography systems through state-owned Shanghai Aishengna, targeting 5 units in 2026 and 20 in 2027, as part of efforts to reduce Western technology dependence. The systems will supply SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor and CXMT, though current performance lags significantly behind ASML's technology.

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