China’s top chip foundries move to consolidate as Beijing pushes semiconductor self-sufficiency — SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor deals pave the path to unified power
Published: (January 5, 2026 at 01:10 PM EST)
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Source: Tom's Hardware
Source: Tom’s Hardware
China’s Chip Foundry Consolidation
China’s two largest pure‑play foundries, SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor, are in the middle of significant consolidation efforts that demonstrate how industrial policy is reshaping the country’s chip sector.