China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports

China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, with deliveries expected to leading Chinese chipmakers this year. The machines lag on performance and reliability, but represent a strategic pivot toward chipmaking independence as US export restrictions tighten.

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