Huawei, one of China’s foremost technology giants, has recently announced significant breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, signaling a pivotal moment for the global tech ecosystem. The company’s advancements in chip design, fabrication processes, and supply chain resilience underscore its commitment to technological self-reliance while
The struggle to innovate amid global supply chain restrictions. Introduction China’s semiconductor sector has long been dominated by state-backed giants like SMIC and Huawei, but an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle lies with startups. In 2025, smaller firms are at the frontlines of
Universities and state programs struggle to fill the demand for chip specialists. As China accelerates its push for semiconductor self-reliance, one challenge has proven harder to solve than equipment shortages: the lack of skilled engineers. By 2025, industry insiders estimate a shortfall of
China dominates rare earths and lithium, but geopolitics threatens supply security. The Resource Foundation of Tech Semiconductors, EVs, and renewable energy, the three pillars of China’s future economy, all rely on one thing: critical minerals. From lithium and cobalt for batteries to rare
How Beijing is adapting to chip restrictions with local innovation and supply chain redesign. The Sanctions Shock In 2019, U.S. sanctions cut Chinese firms off from advanced chips and the equipment needed to make them. The move was designed to choke China’s technological
