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news Dw English 2026-04-20

US Chip Restrictions Fuel China's Semiconductor Growth

Restrictions imposed by the United States on advanced chips have accelerated China's focus on building its domestic semiconductor ecosystem. Although lagging in the most advanced areas, China's 'good-enough' technology is rapidly powering much of the global economy.


US curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China's "goodโ€‘enough" technology is fast powering much of the global economy.

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