China’s chip bosses endorse semiconductor push in next 5-year plan

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Wency ChenMarch 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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China's semiconductor industry leaders are supporting the government's renewed focus on chip development within the upcoming 15th five-year plan. The plan, currently under review during China's annual "two sessions" political gathering, emphasizes strengthening mature-node technologies, advancing advanced processes, and accelerating the development of key chip equipment and materials. It specifically highlights wide-bandgap semiconductors and high-performance AI chips as key areas for advancement. The plan also calls for breakthroughs across the entire semiconductor value chain, along with enhanced academic programs and talent development. Semiconductor companies like Cambricon Technologies and Tongfu Microelectronics have expressed their commitment to supporting these national policy goals.

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