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Huawei & Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

9 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 16, 2026

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Huawei: Huawei announced a new chip development principle, the Tau Scaling Law, and has mass-produced 381 chips based on this approach, aiming to overcome US sanctions and achieve advanced semiconductor capabilities.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is Huawei's manufacturing partner in China, and its shares rose following Huawei's announcement, indicating potential benefits from the new chipmaking advancements.
May 25, 2026 · 42 articles
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Huawei: Huawei is a customer of Sony's image sensors, and the venture may ensure a stable supply of advanced sensors for its products.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: TSMC invests 282 billion yen and provides manufacturing expertise, securing a new revenue stream and deepening its presence in Japan. The venture is expected to enhance its growth prospects.
Aug 10, 2026 · 36 articles
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Huawei: Huawei is mentioned in the context of a potential U.S. export control penalty for TSMC, but no direct action is taken in this event.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: TSMC is the central entity, committing an additional $100 billion to Arizona, raising total U.S. investment to $265 billion. It reported record Q2 profits and raised its 2026 revenue and capex forecasts, reflecting strong AI demand.
Jul 16, 2026 · 85 articles
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Huawei: Huawei backs SiCarrier, which is affiliated with Shanghai Yuliangsheng, linking it to the DUV development. Huawei's involvement highlights the broader national effort to overcome technology restrictions.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: SMIC is expected to receive the first homegrown DUV machines later this year, providing an alternative source of lithography equipment amid export restrictions. This could enhance its ability to produce advanced chips, though yields remain a concern.
Jul 27, 2026 · 22 articles
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Huawei: As a major customer, Huawei benefits from CXMT's pricing power and supply, but also faces higher memory costs due to shortages.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: SMIC, China's leading foundry, sees CXMT's IPO as a positive for the semiconductor sector, but also faces competition for capital and attention.
Jul 14, 2026 · 113 articles
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Huawei: Huawei, a customer of CXMT, has faced price increases but benefits from a more self-sufficient domestic chip supply chain.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, a contract chipmaker in the same development zone, may benefit from increased local semiconductor ecosystem activity.
Aug 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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Huawei: Huawei>>> is on an export blacklist, and Taiwan>>> is considering restricting AI chip sales to all customers in China>>>, not just specific companies like Huawei>>>.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) was previously blacklisted by Taiwan, and new restrictions would further limit China's domestic chipmaking capabilities.
May 21, 2026 · 22 articles
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is accused by the United States of sending chipmaking tools to Iran's military, potentially violating US sanctions and increasing tensions between the United States and China.
Mar 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 28, 2026 · 9 articles
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