- China established its third National Semiconductor Investment Fund with a registered capital of 344 billion yuan (US$4.75 billion).
- The investment demonstrates President Xi Jinping’s determination to promote China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency.
- The move takes on added urgency after the United States recently implemented export controls aimed at preventing China from using advanced chips to boost its military capabilities.
China recently established its third National Semiconductor Investment Fund with a registered capital of 344 billion yuan (approximately US$4.75 billion). This move aims to promote the development of China’s semiconductor industry and accelerate the realization of chip self-sufficiency. This huge investment demonstrates President Xi Jinping’s firm determination to achieve independent control in the semiconductor field, especially in the context of the United States’ implementation of a series of export control measures in recent years to restrict China’s access to advanced chip technology.
Fund establishment background
China recently established its third National Semiconductor Investment Fund with a registered capital of 344 billion yuan (approximately US$4.75 billion), which was disclosed through the registration documents of the government-run company. This fund aims to promote the development of China’s semiconductor industry and respond to the country’s demand for independent and controllable high-tech fields.
Promote semiconductor self-sufficiency
President Xi Jinping has been committed to achieving China’s self-sufficiency in the semiconductor field, and this investment action is an important manifestation of this goal. The huge investment of hundreds of billions of yuan demonstrates China’s determination and strength on the road to semiconductor independence and strives to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
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Coping with U.S. export controls
In recent years, the United States has implemented a series of export control measures against China, restricting the export of advanced chip technology, citing concerns that these technologies may be used by China for military purposes. Against this background, China has increased its investment in the semiconductor industry, aiming to improve domestic semiconductor technology levels and ensure technological and national defense security through independent research and development and production.
